Performance Psychology Lead

sportscotland is the national agency for sport in Scotland. Our vision is an active Scotland where everyone benefits from sport.  Our goal is to be inclusive by design.

At the sportscotland institute of sport, we are seeking a Performance Psychology Lead to oversee and manage the day-to-day deployment, delivery, and impact of applied performance psychology support to performance invested sports. You will work collaboratively with internal teams and external partners at both national and regional levels to ensure athletes and coaches receive world class psychological support.

As a member of the Athletic Performance Management Team, you will contribute to the development and operational delivery of cross functional support for performance invested sports. This includes balancing direct delivery to individual athletes with strategic support to sports as they develop their performance pathways and performance development environments.

To be considered for this role, you must hold a PhD or master’s degree with a major focus in sports psychology, have high‑performance sport accreditation (or equivalent), and be registered with the HCPC. You will also be expected to demonstrate experience in leading, supervising, or managing psychology practitioners working within multidisciplinary support teams, ensuring high-quality, evidence-based practice across all service delivery.

This vacancy is full-time with the day-to-day workload focused within the Scottish performance system therefore delivery will be a blend of home working and travel. A full driving licence is essential, as is the ability to travel independently between sportscotland sites. 

* New employees start at the entry point of the salary scale, with incremental progression applied through annual pay awards.

How to apply

Please apply online and attach your CV and covering letter detailing why you meet the requirements, by the closing date of 12 March 2026.

We anticipate interviews will take place 26 / 27 March 2026.

Employee benefits

In return for the above, we offer employee benefits such as flexible working, generous holidays, Cycle2Work, fantastic discounts, a great pension scheme, support with your professional development and much more. 

Disability Confident Employer

We are a Disability Confident employer. If you have any difficulties with your application because of a disability, please contact hr.recruitment@sportscotland.org.uk and we will discuss how we can help you.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At sportscotland inclusion underpins everything we do.  If you've got the right skills for the job, we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from the right candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief, race, caring responsibilities, care experience or social background.

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