Regional Pathways Manager: Scottish Rugby

Salary: £38,000 to £40,000
Location: Region Specific (Ravenscraig, Scottish Gas Murrayfield, Midlands)

This is a Permanent, vacancy.

We’re looking for three Regional Pathways Managers to lead and grow player and coach development. across our Glasgow North, Edinburgh & Caledonia Midlands regions.

This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who is proactive, organised and passionate about rugby. You’ll play a key role in creating high-quality environments where male and female players and coaches can thrive – from grassroots through to regional talent pathways.

What you will be doing:

You’ll lead the planning and delivery of programmes that support both player pathways and coach development across your region. No two days will be the same, but you’ll:

  • Lead and coordinate regional player pathway programmes (U15–U18)

  • Drive coach development, including courses, workshops and ongoing support

  • Work closely with clubs and schools to improve talent development environments

  • Manage and organise programmes involving a wide range of partners and contributors

  • Build strong relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders

  • Ensure programmes are well planned, organised and delivered to a high standard

  • Act as the key contact for your region, bringing people together and keeping activity aligned

This role works with a wide network including clubs, schools, coaches, players, national colleagues and local partners, so clear communication and collaboration are essential to being successful in the role.

What we’re looking for:

  • We’re looking for people who are self starters – you’ll be trusted to take ownership and make things happen.

You’ll bring:

  • A genuine passion for developing coaches and player pathways

  • Strong organisation skills and attention to detail

Experience in sports development or a performance environment is important, along with an understanding of how players and coaches progress over

  • The ability to plan and deliver programmes involving multiple stakeholders

  • Confidence building relationships and working with a range of people

  • Experience supporting or delivering coach development and/or talent programmes

  • A proactive, solutions-focused mindset

Why join us?

This is a chance to:

  • Make a real impact on player and coach development

  • Work across a varied and dynamic sporting environment

  • Build meaningful relationships across the game

  • Shape how regional pathways are delivered, including inter-district and pro-alignment programmes

Ready to make the next step in your career? 

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. Please indicate which regions you are interested in. 

Scottish Rugby is an equal opportunities employer and we encourage applications from all qualified candidates.

Further information and applications

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Date published: 11 June 2026
Date updated: 11 June 2026

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