Regional Development Officer, Scotland

Reporting to and under the direction of the National Development Officer (NDO), the Regional Development Officer (RDO) will be responsible for: • Management and development of RoR activity within their designated region in line with current RoR policy. • Leading RoR educational events, including speaking at colleges, hosting Racing Insight Days and other professional CPD events. • Continuing the development and promotion of a mutually supporting RoR community in their respective regions. • Working as an integral part of the RDO team to the benefit of former racehorses and the support of their current or potential owners/carers. • Communicating regularly with members in a professional and timely manner. • Recruiting and managing RoR volunteers within their region. • Forging links with local equestrian professionals and establishments within their region, particularly training establishments and equine event venues. • Overseeing and adhering to accurate, transparent, invoice‐based accounting for regional expenditure. • Producing regular reports for the NDO and CEO on regional development and progress against key performance indicators. • The collection and input of appropriate data into the Horse Monkey platform as directed. • Promotion of RoR educational events via social media and other channels. • Forwarding event data to the NDO weekly. • The organisation and support of both regional and national RoR fund‐raising initiatives. • The development of a social programme across the region to promote engagement with and between RoR members. • Passing on feedback from the region’s members to the NDO. Personal attributes Key personal attributes will include: • Excellent initiative, dynamism, leadership and people‐management skills. • Ability to work independently, forge relationships, drive initiatives and influence outcomes through diplomacy, tenacity and personality. • Ability to gain the confidence of and communicate with, key local equine practitioners. • Possession of professional integrity and the ability to deal with confidential and sensitive information. • Calm and focused under pressure. • Able to work from home and travel within the region. • Able to travel nationally for quarterly education team meetings. • Supportive of the racing industry and the values, vision and objectives of RoR. Person specification Qualifications Essential: Full driving license Desirable: • Equestrian coaching qualifications. • Other relevant equine qualifications backed up by experience. Experience Essential: • Knowledge of the GB horseracing industry and wider equestrian disciplines. • Ability to demonstrate leadership skills. • Computer literate – MS Office. Desirable: • Social media marketing. • Previous experience with volunteer programmes. Location: Scotland, with some national travel required Contractual hours: Two days per week Salary: Competitive How to apply To apply for this role, please send your CV and a covering letter outlining why you are suitable for the position. Closing date: 5pm Friday 17 April