Advertised from 23 June 2026

Role

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 Officer to join the team, supporting the development and delivery of training for our Walking Network membership.

You’ll use your skills and experience to create high-quality training content, deliver engaging courses, and develop evaluation and accreditation processes, while supporting a community of practice for our network of member trainers. 

About us

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

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.

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.

About the role

The Walking Network is a membership network of over 270 organisations and groups across Scotland, who deliver walking and wheeling activities in their local areas. Members access high-quality training, resources, peer networking opportunities, funding and dedicated staff support through the Walking Network.

As one of two Development Officers for Walking Network Training, you’ll shape the training programme available to members of the Walking Network. 

You’ll develop training content and work closely with a passionate team on high-quality evaluation and accreditation of the programme. You’ll deliver Walk Leader and Walking with Strength and Balance courses, both in-person and online, and coordinate delivery of All Ability Health Walk training.

In addition, you’ll play a key role in supporting the training and professional development of a network of 50 Cascade trainers within Walking Network member organisations, delivering Walking Scotland training in their areas. 

Alongside the Walking Network team, you’ll support peer-networking events for members and gather examples of best practice and positive stories to share learning.

Application notes

Ready to walk the talk?

The application pack for this role and information on how to apply are available at https://walkingscotland.org.uk/about-us/careers/

If you would like to discuss this role further, please contact Laura White, Walking Network Manager, by email at laura.white@walkingscotland.org.uk  

The closing date for applications is 9am Monday 6 July 2026 with interviews to be held in person in Stirling on Wednesday 15 July 2026.

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.