Job Vacancy – Business and Operations Administrator

Scottish Hockey is recruiting for a Business and Operations Administrator to be part of the administration team that supports the wider business. These roles will act as a first point of contact with clubs and stakeholders, ensuring that enquiries and information from clubs, members, partners, and colleagues are handled clearly, consistently, and in a timely manner. Postholders will provide administrative and operational support across development, communication, and finance. This role offers an excellent opportunity for those at the start of their career to gain insight into multiple areas of sport while contributing to Scottish Hockey’s growth, compliance, and organisational effectiveness.

 

Key Responsibilities – please refer to job specification found HERE

 

Contract: Fixed Term (until 31st March 2027 – subject to resources and performance.  There may be potential for extension).

Location: (Hybrid) Based at Glasgow National Hockey Centre and Home

Reports to: Senior Finance Officer

Salary circa £25,000 (37.5 Hours a week) Job Level 1

 

Essential

Qualifications & Experience

  • Administration experience gained through employment, volunteering, or study
  • Confidence using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and willingness to learn new systems.
  • Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and professionally, both in writing and verbally

Skills & Abilities

  • Ability to communicate effectively on own without intervention of technology.
  • Willingness to learn and develop skills in a wide spectrum of the business.
  • Numeracy skills.
  • Focus on tasks in hand.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks with support and guidance.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well in a team.
  • Accuracy and reliability in completing tasks.
  • Ability to handle information sensitively and maintain confidentiality.
  • Experience supporting projects, events, or meetings (e.g. taking notes, preparing simple documents).

Personal Attributes

  • Proactive, flexible, and willing to take on new tasks.
  • Committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion.
  • Interest in sport, particularly hockey, and enthusiasm to provide high quality support to clubs and communities.

Desirable Qualifications & Experience

  • Experience in using finance software (Sage or similar accounting software)
  • Experience working or volunteering in a sports organisation, third sector, or membership-based setting.

 

To Apply

Submit your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role to [email protected] by 3rd April 2026. For a confidential conversation, please contact Lloyd Sammeroff on 0141 550 5999 or [email protected]

 

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At Scottish Hockey, we strive to ensure inclusion in all that we do. If you have the skills for the role, we want to hear from you. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief, race, caring responsibilities, care experience, or social background.

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