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At Lothian Disability Sport, we’re passionate about creating inclusive opportunities for participation and excellence in sport. We’re currently looking for two enthusiastic volunteers to join our committee and help shape the future of disability sport across Edinburgh and the Lothians — we’d love to hear from you.

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Current Vacancies

We have two voluntary committee roles open. Both are unpaid, with reasonable travel and out-of-pocket expenses reimbursed, and the time commitment is flexible to suit you.

Closing date: Sunday 22 November 2026

Committee role · Voluntary

Chairperson

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a passionate and enthusiastic individual to help achieve the vision and aims of Lothian Disability Sport by leading the organisation as committee chair.

The Chair will lead the LDS Committee to help shape the strategic future of LDS, providing clear direction and making sure the charity fulfils its core objectives. You’ll be well organised, confident facilitating meetings, and passionate about guiding a dedicated team.

In return, you’ll meet new people, develop your leadership skills, volunteer within a sports context and learn about the inspiring world of disability sport.

Main duties

  • Lead LDS in fulfilling its governance responsibilities, ensuring it acts in accordance with its constitution and manages its activities well.
  • Ensure LDS maintains the SDS Minimum Operating Requirements, with support from SDS.
  • Build strong relationships between LDS and its member clubs and volunteers.
  • Take responsibility for managing the committee and the affairs of the branch.
  • Oversee and guide all decisions taken by the committee and sub-committees.
  • Prepare and present the annual report and annual OSCR report, together with the Secretary and Treasurer.
  • Agree the agenda for each meeting with the Secretary and approve minutes before they are circulated.
  • Work with the Treasurer to ensure funds are spent properly and in the best interests of the branch.
  • If unable to attend a committee meeting, send a written report and brief the Vice Chair on the agenda.

At a glance

  • Responsible to
    Lothian Disability Sport Committee
  • Location
    Edinburgh, Midlothian, East Lothian and West Lothian
  • Status
    Voluntary (unpaid) — reasonable travel and out-of-pocket expenses reimbursed
  • Term
    2 years, with the option to extend
  • Commitment
    Branch meetings 10 times a year, plus sub-group meetings and other branch events as available. Flexible to suit your current commitments.
  • Closing date
    Sunday 22 November 2026

What we’re looking for

  • Enthusiastic and well organised
  • Able to make a regular time commitment
  • Confident keeping order during meetings
  • Prepared to make quick decisions when necessary
  • Willing to become a PVG Scheme member through LDS
Apply now
Committee role · Voluntary

Treasurer

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a passionate and enthusiastic individual to help achieve the vision and aims of Lothian Disability Sport by supporting the organisation as committee Treasurer.

The Treasurer supports the LDS Committee to help shape the financial future of LDS by making sure accurate records are kept of the charity’s finances. You’ll be well organised and confident handling financial information and producing reports for the committee.

In return, you’ll meet new people, gain new skills, volunteer within a sports context and learn about the inspiring world of disability sport.

Main duties

  • Support the committee to keep efficient, effective bookkeeping records of all financial transactions.
  • Attend committee meetings and present the budget report.
  • Prepare the end-of-year accounts for the auditors.
  • Plan the annual budget in agreement with the committee, and monitor it throughout the year.
  • Help secure funding to continue LDS activities.
  • Complete the trustee’s declaration.
  • Become familiar with the LDS constitution, committee procedures, rules and regulations.
  • Vote on LDS matters when asked and attend EGM and AGM meetings.
  • Help ensure the SDS Minimum Operating Standards are kept up to date and complete.
  • Join committee sub-groups when required (e.g. funding and events calendar).
  • Support the Chairperson in the work of LDS.

At a glance

  • Responsible to
    Lothian Disability Sport Committee
  • Location
    Edinburgh, Midlothian, East Lothian and West Lothian
  • Status
    Voluntary (unpaid) — reasonable travel and out-of-pocket expenses reimbursed
  • Term
    2 years, with the option to extend
  • Commitment
    Branch meetings 10 times a year, plus sub-group meetings when appropriate. Flexible to suit your current commitments.
  • Closing date
    Sunday 22 November 2026

What we’re looking for

  • Well organised and able to keep accurate records
  • Confident handling finances
  • Experience of managing a budget
  • Enthusiastic and motivated
  • Able to make a regular time commitment
  • Prepared to make decisions when necessary
Apply now

How to apply

Send a short note of interest to Sarah Murphy, current Chair of LDS, telling us why you’re interested and any relevant skills and experience for the role you’re applying for.

Got a question or want to find out more first? Sarah will be happy to help. Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Closing date: Sunday 22 November 2026

Email Sarah