Advertised from 14 July 2025

Role

Mountaineering Scotland has been working on behalf of hill walkers, climbers and ski tourers in Scotland for over 50 years. With more people than ever before exploring Scotland’s mountains and indoor climbing venues, we are seeking an enthusiastic, knowledgeable and influential Access & Environment Officer with relevant skills and experience to join our team and take forward our priorities in this area.

Mountaineering Scotland has been working on behalf of hill walkers, climbers and ski tourers in Scotland for over 50 years. With more people than ever before exploring Scotland’s mountains and indoor climbing venues, we are seeking an enthusiastic, knowledgeable and influential Access & Environment Officer with relevant skills and experience to join our team and take forward our priorities in this area.

The post holder will be responsible for supporting the delivery of Mountaineering Scotland’s membership and club development targets, leading on membership engagement opportunities, and contributing to our communications content through a variety of media.

This is a new position which is entirely supported by sportscotland investment, with the specific aims of:

• Supporting the delivery of our membership strategy to grow individual and club membership and develop a diverse and inclusive community of members.
• Working closely with our network of affiliated clubs and club huts, supporting their development needs, and ability to engage and attract new members for continued growth.
• Playing a lead role in the implementation of the sportscotland ‘Moving to Inclusion’ initiative and coordination of the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion network.
• Develop our presence in the mountaineering community through new and existing engagement opportunities and through the development of our membership offering.

Application notes

Mountaineering Scotland is committed to being an employer that recognises and encourages equal opportunities, diversity, inclusion and respect in the workforce, with employment conditions and practices that ensure all staff and volunteers are treated equitably. We particularly welcome applications from those who are significantly underrepresented in our sector, such as women, people with disabilities (including hidden disabilities) and individuals from Black and Minority ethnic communities.

Role description and application details

Please completed the online application and equalities monitoring forms and submit your application by 10am Monday 4 August 2025.

Interviews will take place in person at the Mountaineering Scotland head office in Perth on Tuesday 12 August 2025.

Closing Date: 10am, Monday 4 August 2025