Experience

sportscotland

• United Kingdom
• Spectator Sports
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Partnership Manager

  • Aug 2023 - Present



Scottish Rugby

• United Kingdom
• Spectator Sports
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Regional Manager

  • Nov 2021 - Aug 2023



Scottish Golf

• United Kingdom
• Spectator Sports
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Participation Officer

  • Sep 2015 - Nov 2021

  Direct support and advice to golf clubs across a wide range of participation development services Implement National Junior Framework across six core pillars to increase participation Work with club committees to put infrastructure and operational business plans in place Build strong collaborative relationships with colleagues, partners, golf clubs, schools, coaches and community groups Engage with Local Authorities, Active Schools and Community Sports Hubs to deliver and support the pathway and transition from school to club Develop a delivery plan in line with national strategy, scorecard, and work plans Complete regular monitoring and reporting on set objectives and targets aligned to personal work plan and overall strategy Plan, implement and deliver seminars and workshops to key stakeholders and partners Develop innovative, new initiatives and engagement campaigns to engage participants in golf Educate, advise, and support clubs to ensure their safeguarding and PVG requirements are in place Play a key role within a team, creating quality resources and educational opportunities for all club volunteers and employees engaged in supporting participation programmes Support clubs with funding and facility development ensuring they fulfil criteria Share research findings and best practice; challenge and support clubs to adapt to the changing landscape Lead the development of growth in junior golf, Get into Golf and Girls’ Golf Hubs nationally Show less



ClubGolf Scotland Ltd

• Regional Manager

  • Jul 2012 - Sep 2015

  Lead the development of growth of ClubGolf and Get into Golf in the East of Scotland Coordinate the relationship between Clubs, Local Authorities, Schools and ClubGolf Develop the delivery plan for my region in line with national strategy, scorecard and work plans Work closely with local authorities to develop implementation plans for ClubGolf in primary schools, on time and on budget within the overall ClubGolf strategy Play a key role within a team of other Regional Managers, including input into programme improvements, coaching resources, events, volunteer and PGA coach education Work closely with the Development Officer in my region to ensure a joined up approach to club business development Support other members of the ClubGolf and Scottish Golf team to develop marketing, PR, communications and best practice case studies both nationally and locally Assist golf clubs, volunteers and PGA pros with the delivery of their ClubGolf programmes locally Support clubs with funding applications, facility development and Roving Pro programme Show less



East Lothian Council

• United Kingdom
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Active Schools Co-ordinator

  • Jan 2005 - Jul 2012

  Increasing participation levels within sport and physical activity in targeted cluster area Managing, recruiting, supporting and monitoring coaches and volunteers Annual strategic and developmental planning, monitoring and evaluating programmes Partnership working and integration at local, regional and national level Influencing and negotiating with internal and external partners Financial management of own budget Delivery of training courses for teachers, coaches, parents and volunteers Create, manage and facilitate the Active Schools East Lothian “Fit To Coach” Training Programme Support and communicate effectively with local clubs to allow a pathway of progression for participants Monitor and track participation levels for data analysis Show less



Ladies European Tour

• United Kingdom
• Spectator Sports
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Tour Professional

  • Aug 2000 - Aug 2005

  Touring professional on the Ladies European Tour across several countries Touring professional on Futures Tour (USA) across several states Also included participating in golf clinics and support the Tour sponsors in Pro-Ams Touring professional on the Ladies European Tour across several countries Touring professional on Futures Tour (USA) across several states Also included participating in golf clinics and support the Tour sponsors in Pro-Ams