Development Manager Job Description - RYA Scotland

Job Description
Job Title
Development Manager (Maternity Leave Cover),
RYA Scotland (RYAS)
Reporting to
Chief Executive Officer, RYA Scotland
Date June 2013
Purpose
To lead and manage the Development department of RYA(S) and drive the implementation
of the strategic plan (2013-17). Providing impetus to development priorities, leading a team
of Regional Development Officers (3) and maximising the benefits to boating of partnerships
at national, regional and local level.
Context
3 members of staff and 10 key volunteers
Network of >140 Clubs, >210 training centres, 10 sailing development groups
(SDG), 3 yacht club associations and 32 local authorities.
Participation Committee and Powerboat Committee
Responsibilities:
1. Management and Leadership
Lead and manage the development function of RYA(S).
To lead and manage three Regional Development Officers (1 F/T, 2 P/T), ensuring
work priorities and impact are aligned directly to the development plan.
Responsible for a team of 10 key volunteers including SDG coordinators and the
RYA Sailability Regional Organiser.
Contribute to broader RYA(S) management as part of the Senior Management Team
(SMT).
Lead on RYA(S) Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) policies and activity.
Lead on implementation of RYA(S) Facilities Strategy.
2. Development
Operate development department activity in accordance with policies and guidelines
agreed by RYA(S) Council, notably PVG, Equality, HASAW and Information
Management.
Engage with and support Participation and Powerboat Committees.

Job Description
Review, develop and agree with stakeholders the Development Plan on an annual
basis in alignment with RYA(S) Strategic plan.
Develop and deliver work plan to achieve targets and objectives set within
development, operational and strategic plans.
Working with the Marketing Officer, provide articles and encourage others to write
development focused articles for RYA(S) channels including web, social media and
written press.
Proactively develop and implement effective PR and communication tools for all
development related activity.
Support the development and implementation of the RYA(S) Coaching Plan.
3. Budget and Financial
Operate, authorise and track department spending within agreed parameters and
policies including personal expense and equipment accounts.
Engage with partners to secure new and maintain current investment in development
activity.
4. Monitoring
Ensure a robust recording mechanism of all development activity is in place.
Embed appropriate and proportional equality monitoring within development activity.
Provide timely (monthly, six monthly and annual) monitoring and evaluation reports to
an agreed format for SMT, Management Committee and Council.
5. Integration with RYA
Ensure RYA(S) strategies and development plans compliment those of the RYA and
the other home countries.
Attend relevant RYA meetings and delegate members of the team to contribute to
relevant RYA committees and work groups.
Liaise and develop strong joint working relationship with RYA Sports Development
Manager and development leads in Welsh Yachting Association and RYA Northern
Ireland.
6. Professional Development
Pursue an agreed programme of professional development in order to keep practices
current.
Network with equivalent staff in other sports to share best practice and learn from
others.

Job Description
7. General
Provide expert advice to staff, volunteers and stakeholders on boating development.
Carry out other appropriate tasks as agreed with the Chief Executive Officer.