Location Scottish Gas Murrayfield, Edinburgh, EH12 5PJ
We’re looking for a hands‑on Internal Communications Lead to keep our people informed, engaged and connected. You’ll work with every department across Scottish Rugby, helping to bring our strategy to life and sharing the important stories our people need to hear.
This is a true partnership role. You’ll be a trusted adviser to senior leaders, a champion for colleagues, and a storyteller who can make our strategy feel real to everyone. We’re looking for someone collaborative and proactive,and ready to roll their sleeves up.
What you will be doing:
- Leading our internal communications strategy: developing and delivering the plan, and working closely with the Peopleand Engagement team to align it with our People & Culture strategy
- Creating content people want to engage with: from written pieces to video, you’ll produce innovative content and plan regular events that bring a hybrid workforce together.
- Owning our channels: managing the content calendar, the intranet (including day-to-day administration and working with stakeholders to keep content fresh, consistent and relevant) and the Internal Comms inbox.
- Advising and connecting leaders: guiding leaders on the best ways to share updates with their teams, and supporting the Leadership Team and Boards to communicate regularly with all employees and business leaders.
What we’re looking for:
- A strategic communicator: demonstrable experience developing internal communications strategies that drive engagement, plus up-to-date knowledge of emerging trends and best practice in colleague communication.
- A natural storyteller: you are curious by nature, can build engaging narratives and craft content for different channels and audiences, with practical knowledge of digital communications.
- A confident partner to senior colleagues: you can build trust quickly, ask good questions and give clear advice and solutions, with strong stakeholder management, emotional intelligence and confidentiality.
- Organised and unflappable: proven planning and project management skills, with the ability to juggle several projects at once, keep people and tasks on track, and stay calm under pressure.
Scottish Rugby is an equal opportunities employer and we encourage applications from all qualified candidates.
The Company
At Scottish Rugby, we believe in the power of people coming together to make a difference. Just listen to our voices fill a stadium as we sing the national anthem at an international!
We live and breathe rugby, and our passion shines through everything we do. We are exceptionally proud of our work and the people we do it for. Our goal is to create unforgettable moments – on and off the pitch - through inspirational winning teams, thriving rugby communities, passionate fans, and a vibrant national stadium.
We foster a culture where everyone feels valued and included and we encourage bold ideas and fearless innovation. With curiosity, enthusiasm, and a deep sense of purpose, we bring our best to work every day.
From grassroots to the international stage, together we drive positive change and leave a lasting impact on the game’s future.
Find out more about joining the team and playing your part in inspiring Scotland through rugby.
The Benefits
- Enhanced pension scheme
- Electric car salary sacrifice scheme
- Access to Tickets - rugby and concerts
- Scotland Women Clinical Lead Physiotherapist
"I love working in the dynamic field of women’s rugby at Scottish Rugby. My role gives me the opportunity to collaborate with inspiring athletes and dedicated colleagues to provide an environment for female rugby players, of all levels, to thrive and reach their full potential."
- Glasgow Warriors and Scotland Player
"I am incredibly proud to be part of the Scottish Rugby family. We put in the hard work, both on and off the pitch, fuelled by our deep national passion. At the heart of everything we do are our family and friends, and we make it a priority to recognise, appreciate, and celebrate every success along the way. Together, we are united and striving for greatness with every step."
- People Business Partner
"Rugby is a game for everyone – on and off the pitch. We take great pride in being somewhere that everyone feels they belong. We have a supportive culture that encourages people to be their best selves. I feel so proud to be part of the team at Scottish Rugby."
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Internal Communications Lead employer: Scottish Rugby Limited
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