Edinburgh Rugby Head of Athletic Performance

Salary: circa £80,000

Location: Scottish Gas Murrayfield, Edinburgh, EH12 5PJ

We are seeking an experienced Head of Athletic Performance to lead the design, delivery and continual evolution of our athletic performance programme across senior and academy environments.

This is a strategic and operational role at the heart of our rugby environment. You will shape the physical identity of our players, drive elite performance standards across the club, and build an environment where athletes and colleagues push the boundaries. Working closely with Edinburgh Rugby and Scottish Rugby colleagues, you will ensure our players are prepared to meet the demands of rugby at the highest level.

What you will be doing:

  • Leading the athletic performance strategy at Edinburgh Rugby, aligned with national performance frameworks

  • Oversee individual athletic performance plans for senior and academy players

  • Lead profiling, testing, monitoring, and workload-management systems, using data and player-tracking technologies to guide performance planning

  • Lead and develop a team of Athletic Performance Coaches

What we’re looking for someone who:

  • Leads with expertise and credibility

  • Thinks strategically and uses data to win

  • Develops great people and great environments

  • Understands the demands and commitments of elite sport

Further information and applications

Date published: 12 March 2026
Date updated: 12 March 2026

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