Advertised from 12 June 2026

Role

The Site Development & Facilities Lead will play a key role in overseeing the development, improvement and long-term management of WATIF’s buildings and facilities. The postholder will take responsibility for progressing projects that bring buildings and spaces into active community use, managing work from planning through to completion and ensuring facilities remain safe, compliant, sustainable and fit for purpose.

Working closely with staff, contractors, trustees and external partners, the postholder will help shape the future development of WATIF’s sites and support the organisation’s wider vision for community benefit.

You will take a leading role in transforming spaces into valuable community assets, helping turn ideas and plans into practical, usable facilities that support local people and future opportunities. The role combines strategic planning with practical delivery

This is a varied role suited to someone who enjoys problem-solving, project management and seeing projects move from concept to reality.

About WATIF

WATIF is a development trust supporting the rural villages of Woolfords, Auchengray and Tarbrax and the surrounding area. We work to strengthen and develop our communities by leading and supporting projects that respond to local needs and opportunities. Working alongside volunteers, residents and partners, we aim to create positive change and improve quality of life across this rural area.

Our team, based at Loanhead Farm which the Trust purchased in 2023, delivers our Community Action Plan and works closely with local groups, businesses and partner organisations to ensure our activities reflect community priorities.

Find out more about our work and our area at https://www.watif.org.uk/

Application notes

Please send a copy of your CV and cover letter to contact@watif.scot

If you wish to discuss the role informally before applying, please contact Adele Prendergast (Operational Manager) on 01501 785067 or email adele@watif.scot

Closing date Midday on 23rd June 2026

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