Representing and Championing
Scottish Governing Bodies of Sport

RYA Scotland is looking for a dynamic, creative relationship-builder to drive new partnerships, sponsorships and income streams that support the work to deliver our strategy of “People, Places and Communities”

Closing Date:Monday 25th August 2025

RYA Scotland is looking for a dynamic, creative relationship-builder to drive new partnerships, sponsorships and income streams that support the work to deliver our strategy of “People, Places and Communities”

RYA Scotland Mission
“RYA Scotland will inspire, nurture and support people, places and communities to develop themselves, positively influence others, celebrate successes and share a lifelong enjoyment of boating in Scotland.”

About You

• You will have a creative approach to your work and a talent for spotting opportunities others might miss.
• You are confident sharing compelling stories that connect with partners and bring to life the benefits of sailing and boating.
• You can build trusted relationships with ease - whether that’s with businesses, funders, individuals or community organisations.
• You bring a track record of developing successful partnerships or sponsorships, ideally in sport, community, or membership settings.
• You thrive in an environment where your ideas and initiative can create tangible impact.
• We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and experiences who can bring new ways of thinking into the organisation.

About the Role
This is a flexible, part-time opportunity to help shape the future of sailing and boating in Scotland to drive positive impact in our community. You’ll work closely with colleagues across RYA Scotland and the wider RYA:

• Grow our profile and value proposition among businesses, donors and supporters.
• Develop and deliver partnership packages that reflect our values—youth engagement, sustainability, inclusion.
• Promote our sport’s positive impact on health, community, and the marine environment.

Remuneration and Benefits

• Home-based working
• Salary £30–40,000 (pro-rata) dependant on experience (up to 21 hours/week)
• 10% pension, life insurance, free RYA Membership and discounts
• 26 days annual leave (pro rata) plus public holidays

Please note, above remuneration and benefits would differ for freelance / external contractors.

Applications will close on Monday 25th August 2025

We anticipate interviews being held during week beginning 8th September 2025

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK already in place.

For more information about this role, please have a look at the full recruitment pack, containing the full job description and person specification available via our website.

Please also feel free to Contact the CEO, Finlo Cottier, should you have any specific questions about the role - finlo.cottier@ryascotland.org.uk

RYA Scotland is committed to equality of opportunity.

We are passionate about equality and inclusion and welcome applications from all.

We are proud to have been the first in Scotland to achieve the Sport Councils Advanced Equality Standard. Our strategy People, Places and Communities has a clear EDI foundation with a focus on breaking down financial and socio-economic barriers, disability being no barrier to participation, supporting women in the marine sector, and actively changing the way we young people can influence our thinking and decisions. So when we say we welcome applications from all, we mean it.

RYA Scotland is one of the foremost Sport Governing Bodies in Scotland. We protect and promote the interests of the 76,000 strong boating community and the 20,000 people in 136 RYA Affiliated Clubs, Class Associations and Training Centres across Scotland.