Walking Network Development Officer

Job Description

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We are recruiting for an individual to join our Walking Network Team, covering the north of Scotland. This is a temporary post to cover the postholder’s maternity leave. This post will be for 12 months starting in January 2027.

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At Walking Scotland, we believe in the power of everyday walking and wheeling to transform lives and strengthen communities. We’re looking for a proactive, forward-thinking Development Officers to join the team, providing support for Walking Network members, forming strategic partnerships and administering awards through the Walking Network Fund.

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You’ll use your skills and experience to deliver high-quality support to our Walking Network members who deliver walking and wheeling activities in their local areas, as well as supporting new membership and developing and promoting best practice resources and events.

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About us

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It’s an exciting time to join Walking Scotland. A year on from the launch of our new name and brand, and as we celebrate our 30th anniversary, we’re stepping confidently into a bold new chapter.

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Walking Scotland is a charity that helps make walking and wheeling a part of everyday life. We promote the benefits of walking and wheeling on our physical, social and mental health. Our programmes connect communities and inspire positive behaviour change. We also improve places and spaces to walk and wheel.

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We’re an advocate for making walking and wheeling inclusive. We work with partners and local communities to reduce barriers. This ensures everyone has the chance to walk and wheel everywhere they go. By focusing on walking and wheeling, we’re helping to solve some of Scotland’s biggest challenges, from health inequalities to the climate-nature emergency.

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About the role

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The Walking Network is a membership network of nearly 300 organisations and groups across Scotland, who deliver Health Walks and Strength and Balance sessions in their local areas. Members access high-quality training, resources, peer networking opportunities, funding and dedicated staff support through the Walking Network.

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As one of three Development Officers giving regional support to Walking Network members, you’ll ensure that members receive bespoke advice and guidance from Walking Scotland.

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You’ll develop new resources and good practice guides for members, and work closely with training colleagues on providing member access to high-quality courses. You’ll administer grant awards through the Walking Network Fund and strengthen the profile of the Walking Network through identifying case studies and stories, and attending partner events.

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In addition, you’ll play a key role in increasing opportunities for members to network and collaborate, by working as a team to plan and run member events, such as webinars and in-person gatherings.

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Ready to walk the talk?

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The application pack for this role and information on how to apply are available on our website at the link above.

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If you would like to discuss this role further, please contact Laura White, Walking Network Manager. Her contact details are in the information on our website.

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Please state clearly on your application, that you are applying for the temporary position. The closing date for applications is 9am Monday 16 November 2026.

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Interviews will be held in person in Stirling on Monday 30 November and the morning of Tuesday 1 December 2026.

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Walking Scotland is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy and maternity.

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