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British Equestrian JOB APPLICANT PRIVACY NOTICE
The BEF is looking to recruit a new Head of Development and Inclusion into our team. The position is a pivotal leadership role, primarily responsible for working with our member bodies and other key stakeholders to drive our continued ambitions to support sustainable growth at all levels, ensuring a thriving, accessible, diverse and inclusive sport.
Key priorities will therefore be ensuring the delivery of our strategic projects aimed at:
This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of equestrianism. You’ll work closely with member bodies and key national stakeholders to champion inclusive growth, build strong strategic partnerships, and ensure equestrian sport remains relevant, resilient and reflective of wider society
As the strategic lead of the BEF’s development, insight and inclusion objectives, the successful candidate will have a passion for and commitment to championing inclusive growth and engagement. This will be underpinned by significant experience in sports and community development, a strong understanding of Sport England’s investment approach and excellent communication skills to ensure effective working relationships with a range of stakeholders.
If you think this is a role you’d be passionate about, please apply through Be Applied.
Head of Development and Inclusion advert
Closing date for applications will be Tuesday 26 August at 12 noon. Interviews to be held 8 September. Second interviews to be held 15 September.
If you would like to discuss the role in further detail, please contact melissa.kinrade@bef.co.uk
The BEF positively seeks to achieve diversity in our workforce and applications from all candidates regardless of age, race, gender, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, disability or nationality are welcomed and encouraged.
Hybrid role with extensive travel throughout Scotland, Stirling Hub two days/week.
The BHS Home Team within the Society is made up of professionals who bring together a variety of experiences, backgrounds and perspectives. We celebrate the diversity of our people and place a high value on creating an environment where everyone can bring their whole self to work. Many of our Home Team members work flexibly; we believe in giving our employees autonomy to decide where, when and how they work within a set of principles agreed within the team.
The BHS are looking for:
An independent, strategic self-starter with a passion for all things equestrian to lead our work and team in Scotland. You will build a strong BHS community and presence, delivering impactful programmes in participation, education, welfare, access, and safety, while managing the Stirling Hub and supporting national campaigns and events.
As the first point of contact for many, you’ll be the face of BHS in Scotland building strong relationships with BHS members, political representatives, public sector stakeholders, members of the public, volunteers, show organisers, instructors and trainers, and other organisations whose work impacts on the objectives of BHS. You will ensure that the needs and views of the equestrian community are represented in relevant policy developments and provide nation-specific guidance and direction to colleagues.
Starting Salary Circa: £45,000
Full Time - 35 hours per week
How to apply: To apply for this role, follow this link to complete your application.
Closing date: Friday 05 September 2025