Head of Performance Women's Rugby

Grade UE06: £34,610 to £39,906 per annum, pro rata if part time

Corporate Services Group / Sport & Exercise

Full Time: 35 hours per week

Open-ended: permanent

The Opportunity:

The University of Edinburgh is seeking a dynamic Head of Performance - Women's Rugby to lead our elite performance programme within the Edinburgh University Rugby Football Club (EURFC). This pivotal role involves developing and delivering a high‑performance rugby programme, with primary responsibility for leading technical sessions, squad selection, and support services to ensure optimal performance.

The successful candidate will collaborate with head coaches, support staff, and key partners, including Edinburgh Rugby, to create a world‑class training environment that fosters a culture of excellence and innovation. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of women's rugby at one of the UK's leading universities for performance sport.

Your skills and attributes for success:

• Educated to HND level or equivalent, with relevant experience in sports development.
• UKCC Level 2 Coaching award (Rugby) or equivalent.
• Demonstrable experience in designing, implementing, and reviewing sport development plans.
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written), including the ability to write simple reports and deliver presentations effectively.
• Ability to work independently, respond proactively to unforeseen situations, and network effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• In‑depth understanding of the organisation and structure of British and Scottish Universities sport, particularly rugby.
• Empathy with students, ability to work collaboratively as part of a team, and proficiency in IT tools (Excel, Word, email, web‑based software).
• Flexible, approachable, passionate about sport, and capable of independent and reasoned decision‑making.

This post is full‑time/part time (35 hours per week); however, we are open to considering part‑time or flexible working patterns. We are also open to considering requests for hybrid working (on a non‑contractual basis) that combines a mix of remote and regular on‑campus working.

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As a valued member of our team, you can expect:

• A competitive salary.
• An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
• To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community.
• Comprehensive Staff Benefits, including generous annual leave entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, a wide range of staff discounts, family‑friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page (opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the value of your pay and benefits.

Championing equality, diversity, and inclusion

The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education.We are members of the Race Equality Charter, and we are also a Stonewall Proud Employer, actively promoting LGBTQ+ equality.

Prior to any employment commencing with the University, you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages (opens new browser tab)

On this occasion the University will not consider applicants requiring sponsorship for this role. International workers will therefore only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.

Key dates to note

The closing date for applications is 16 September 2026.

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Interview dates to be confirmed.