Come work for us! Now recruiting Scottish Borders Trail Co-ordinator

This new fixed-term post will work across the Scottish Borders, supporting communities to become active custodians of their local trail networks while creating new opportunities for young people to learn, volunteer and develop practical skills.

Working with schools, community organisations and volunteers, the successful candidate will deliver a programme that links education with community action—helping young people move from participation to leadership while supporting the long-term sustainability of local trails.

The role will combine community engagement, project management, partnership working and practical outdoor delivery, making every week different.

• Delivering extra-curricular trail development and maintenance programmes within secondary schools.
• Supporting teachers to develop the confidence and skills to continue programmes beyond the project.
• Working with young people to build confidence, leadership, teamwork and practical outdoor skills.
• Establishing and mentoring new Trail Associations in communities including Selkirk and Newcastleton.
• Supporting volunteers to organise and deliver trail maintenance sessions.
• Building positive relationships with land managers including Forestry and Land Scotland, community trusts and private estates.
• Supporting the delivery of DIRTT Volunteer Trail Dig Leader training.
• Supporting the implementation of sustainable trail management plans across the Tweed Valley.
• Developing partnerships with schools, community organisations, local authorities and outdoor recreation partners.
• Monitoring project outcomes and celebrating success through communications and community engagement.

We're looking for someone who is passionate about people as much as mountain biking.

You'll enjoy bringing communities together, working with young people and volunteers, and building strong relationships that create lasting change.

You may have experience in community development, youth work, outdoor education, countryside management, volunteer management, trail development or project delivery. Equally important is your enthusiasm, initiative and ability to inspire others.

You'll be highly organised, self-motivated and equally comfortable facilitating a community meeting, delivering a school session or spending the day outdoors working alongside volunteers. Scottish Cycling/DMBinS is committed to selecting staff solely based on their ability to do the job for which they are being recruited and welcomes application from all sections of the community.

This is far more than a trail development role.

You'll help create new opportunities for young people, strengthen local communities, develop future volunteer leaders and leave a lasting legacy across the Scottish Borders.

Contract

• Fixed-term contract until the end of February 2027 (further funding will be sought to continue the role)
• 0.8 Full-Time Equivalent (FTE)
• Based across the Scottish Borders with flexible and home working arrangements.
• Significant outdoor working throughout the year.
• Occasional evening and weekend working will be required.

Salary

Competitive salary of £33-35k per year pro-rata dependent upon experience.

Timescales

Deadline for applications: Monday 27th July 2026 – 12noon

Request to interview: Friday 31st July 2026

Interviews: 6th August 2026

Predicted start date: 1st September 2026

This project is funded by Scottish Ministers in conjunction with Scottish Borders Council, as the Lead Partner for the Local Action Group and represents an exciting opportunity to build on the successful partnerships established through previous investment while creating a sustainable legacy for communities across the Scottish Borders. It builds on earlier trail development programmes delivered by DMBinS, which demonstrated the value of dedicated local coordination in strengthening volunteering, improving trail stewardship and connecting young people with their local environment.