Wanted: SOA President & Director of Communications & Marketing

Are you keen to help the Scottish Orienteering Association drive forward by becoming the next SOA President, or new Director of Marketing & Communications? We’re looking for two people to fill these key roles.

Working together with SOA staff and volunteers, these are two important positions and ones where you can help be part of the future of orienteering in Scotland.

The President is responsible for the overseeing of the Chief Operating Officer and the operations of Scottish Orienteering. They will have a crucial role to play in the delivery of the organisation strategic plan as well as maintain effective partnership with key stakeholders. The President will work closely with the Chair to ensure the Board and the staff deliver the agreed strategic plan for the organisation within the resources available whilst upholding its agreed values.

SOA President Role Description:

This Director of Communications & Marketing is responsible for the development, delivery and oversight of the marketing of SOA activities within and outwith the SOA. Also, the development, delivery and oversight of communications within and outwith the SOA.

Director of Communications & Marketing Role Description:

Both roles are voluntary positions, with expenses covered for attendance of meetings.

If you’re interested in either role you can apply by emailing a note of interest and outlining your relevant skills and experience for the given role to Scottish Orienteering’s Chief Operating Officer, Fiona Keir, on fiona@scottish-orienteering.org. If you would like to know more about the roles, please email Fiona with any questions you may have, or to arrange a chat.

Please ensure any applications are submitted by Sunday 11 August.

Everyone at the SOA would like to thank Richard Oxlade and Nick Barr for their contributions to the association, as they stand down as President and Director of Communications and Marketing respectively.