Head of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation

Salary: Up to £130,000 - £140,000, depending on experience
Location: Scottish Gas Murrayfield
Level: Specialist Skills
Deadline: 23/05/2025 17:00
Hours: 40.00
Benefits: Competitive Benefits
Job Type: Fixed Term

Fixed term contract: 2-4 years

Join Scottish Rugby as Head of Rehabilitation and Physiotherapy - Shape the Future of Elite Performance

Are you a visionary leader in physiotherapy and rehabilitation with a passion for high performance sport? We are searching for an exceptional individual to take the lead in redefining recovery, resilience, and readiness across our national performance pathway.

This is more than a leadership role - it's a chance to influence the strategic direction of player care and development for generations to come.

What you will be doing:

  • Lead the strategy for physiotherapy and rehabilitation across all high performance programmes.
  • Inspire and oversee a national network of physiotherapists and performance staff.
  • Drive innovation, research and best practice in rehabilitation, clinical care, and injury management.
  • Build integrated development programmes that support athletes from the Performance Pathway to the National Teams.
  • Represent Scottish Rugby at the forefront of global best practice in sports physiotherapy.

What we're looking for:

  • Proven leadership in elite physiotherapy or rehabilitation settings.
  • Exceptional communication, emotional intelligence, and a collaborative mindset.
  • A track record of problem-solving in high-stakes, dynamic environments.
  • A passion for developing people and systems that drive sustainable performance.

You'll lead with purpose, collaborate with some of the best minds in sport science and medicine, and influence how we prepare Scotland's top rugby players to thrive at the highest levels.

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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Date published: 12 May 2025
Date updated: 12 May 2025

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