OD advertising for new CDO
We recently gave a grant to Octavian Droobers to support a new Club Development Officer. They have now opened applications for the ideal candidate!
They are looking to engage someone as soon as possible and hope to have someone in the role in time for the Spring season, ideally before.
A full description of the CDO role is on the OD website. However, in summary, the CDO’s main focus will be to increase membership, offer a wider range of events and activities to attract existing and potential members and to modernise the club’s use of social media and communications. The target demographic is active adults, active families. A significant element of the role will be to become the friendly welcoming face of OD to newcomers and beginners plus the reinvigoration of social activities within the club. Consequently, the person taking the position will need to have strong inter-personal and social skills.
There is a requirement for the CDO to attend activities and events in OD’s area from time-to-time although many other aspects can be done remotely at any convenient time for them. It The ideal candidate would have some orienteering background and experience although the club would consider appointing someone from outside the sport who is otherwise perfect for the role.
The annual rate for the CDO position is £7500 on a self-employed basis. Weekly commitment will vary according to activities and programme over the year. It is likely to be higher in the weeks that the CDO is leading activities aimed at newcomers but lower in other weeks. After allowing for holiday periods, gaps at Easter for the JK and for the Summer multi-day events, etc., we think it will average out at between 10-11 hours per week. The CDO does need to be within reach of our area in order to lead or support the new initiatives, particularly those aimed at potential newcomers to the club.
If it may be of interest to you or to discuss the possibility a little further, please contact email hidden; JavaScript is required.