This is an exciting new post, with substantial opportunities to develop and implement a new and diverse range of community-based sporting, leisure and recreational projects, intiatives activities, and events. The post is part time, but EDC manager will work with the successful candidate to seek funds to increase these hours as the programme is developed.

The new post holder will be given the opportunity to assist and support Fauldhouse and Breich Valley Community Development Trust (F&BV CDT) as it seeks to develop and implement a wide range of new community-based projects and initiatives.

The post holder will be based at the Eastfield Development Centre (EDC) The EDC is a community facility that F&BV CDT began leasing from West Lothian Council in May 2017. The process of transferring ownership of the building from West Lothian Council to F&BV CDT is well underway and is expected to be completed by Autumn 2021.

The Sport, Leisure and Recreational Development Worker will work closely with the EDC Manager, the EDC Management Group, the F&BV CDT Board of Trustees, the Staff Team and local volunteers (among others) to develop a diverse programme of activities, projects, initiatives and events aimed at meeting the Sport, Leisure and Recreational needs of local people, families and the wider communities.

To assist in the efficient and effective day-to-day operation of Eastfield Development Centre (EDC) and to assist in ensuring that EDC provides welcoming, clean, and safe facilities for the public.

A full job description is attached below