Job Description: Head of Development Purpose To provide strategic leadership for the development team within the Royal Caledonian Curling Club (RCCC). Relationships Working with other RCCC staff, volunteers, coaches, committees, relevant partners including sportscotland and reporting to the CEO. The Head of Development will be line manager for staff within the development team: Competitions Development, Youth/Adult Development, Workforce Development, Performance Development. Planning Establish a programme of research that will that will produce evidence to inform planning and decision making Lead on the creation of a development plan for existing and new programmes and projects Working at senior level with key partners and potential partners to create new initiatives, ensuring new ideas are developed, tested and implemented to help the growth of the sport Encouraging innovation and promoting team work for new concepts From planning stages to delivery, support others so that high standards are maintained in all areas of curling development work Management Lead, manage and inspire colleagues in the development team Manage the finance and other resources to best effect Manage relationships with curling performance programme and staff delivering and administration teams Collaborate closely with the headquarters staff to ensure effective administration of all programmes and activities Maintain accurate membership and participation data Communication Proactive communication is effective with members, staff, volunteers and a wide range of partners including: clubs, development groups, ice rinks, local authorities, sportscotland and the World Curling Federation. Contribute to the dissemination of information and use of the website Share examples of good practice with members and the community Monitor and evaluate all work and provide reports to relevant staff, committees, officers and partners as requested Provide the directors and partners with quarterly reports on progress against the business plan and annual reports on progress against the long term strategy. Candidate Specification: Head of Development Factor Essential Desirable Qualifications and Attainments  Educated to degree level or a professional qualification in sport or management related subject or relevant experience. Driving Licence and access to a car  Managing people, budgets and projects Proven experience of innovation and converting ideas into reality Writing, developing and evaluating strategies, plans and reports Proven experience of managing change and making things happen  Leadership and management skills and evidence of leading groups/teams Track record of building effective relationships with internal and external partners Evidence of research, analytical and decision making skills Demonstrable interpersonal and communication skills Sound organisational and planning skills Competent IT skills   Work and Other Experiences (in an employed or voluntary capacity)     Skills      Disposition and Personal Qualities     Special Aptitudes        Coaching or officiating qualification in curling or another sport Professional management qualification Knowledge of contemporary issues within sports development in Scotland or the UK Working with committees and volunteers Planning/organising events Demonstrable negotiating skills Sound business principles that can be applied to the development of products and programmes An ability to interface with professional and volunteer staff An ability to work with others, motivate, provide direction and influence Versatility and creativity An ability to demonstrate confidence, empathy, enthusiasm and initiative A strategic leader with vision and drive to achieve corporate objectives. The ability to undertake flexible working hours, including some evenings and weekends  Proven knowledge of roles and responsibilities of a sport’s governing body