Salary: Up to £140,000 to 160,000, depending on experience Location: Scottish Gas Murrayfield Level: Specialist Skills Deadline: 23/05/2025 17:00 Hours: 37.50 Benefits: Competitive Benefits Job Type: Permanent 4k5h3l
Fixed term contract: 2-4 years
Are you ready to lead at the forefront of elite rugby performance? Scottish Rugby is seeking a visionary Head of Athletic Performance & Sports Science to drive a world-class, player-centred approach to athletic development across our national and professional teams. This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of Scottish rugby from the ground up, working with some of the best talent in the game.
What you will be doing: 202w1d
- Lead the development and delivery of an integrated Athletic Development & Sports Science Strategy in partnership with the Performance Director.
- Oversee the national Rugby Athletic Performance Programme (Men & Women), aligning systems across all levels-from youth to pro and national teams.
- Ensure a unified, evidence-led performance framework that s player development, welfare, and readiness for the demands of elite rugby.
- Build and lead a high-performing APSS team, promoting collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and continuous professional development.
- Establish research partnerships with academic institutions to drive innovation and world-class practice.
What we're looking for: 6e351d
- An experienced, visionary leader with a ion for sports science
- A strong track record in elite sport, ideally rugby or a similarly high-performance environment.
- A ion for building integrated, evidence-based systems that put the athlete at the centre.
- The ability to unite diverse teams and stakeholders behind a shared vision for performance excellence.
Further information and applications
Ready to make the next step in your career? Apply now and help us build the future of Scottish Rugby.
If you are excited about this opportunity and believe you have what it takes to excel in this role, complete the application form. Included in this, we'd like you to share the skills and experience you would bring to this role and why you'd love to work at Scottish Rugby.
Scottish Rugby is an equal opportunities employer and we encourage applications from all qualified candidates.
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