Edinburgh Women Head Coach

Head Coach (Edinburgh Women)

Location:

Scottish Gas Murrayfield, Edinburgh, EH12 5PJ

Temporary, Full-time vacancy.

• Lead and shape the programme: Own the planning, culture, and operational delivery of a high-performance environment aligned to the national framework.
• Drive the game model: Direct coaching delivery, match preparation, and training design built around national playing principles.
• Develop every player: Oversee individual development plans, annual playing plans, and ongoing performance reviews that support each athlete's progression.
• Connect the system: Collaborate across the pathway, contribute to central and national academy delivery, and build strong relationships with clubs, universities, and national teams.

• Proven high-performance coaching experience: Minimum 5 years at national age-grade, professional, or equivalent elite level, ideally within women's rugby.
• Experience running performance programmes: Including IDP and APP processes, multidisciplinary team leadership, and ongoing player monitoring.
• The ability to balance development with results: You know how to compete and win while keeping long-term athlete progression at the centre of everything.
• Strong leadership and communication skills: With a track record of managing stakeholders, building trust, and holding a high-performance culture to clear standards.

• Enhanced pension scheme
• Electric car salary sacrifice scheme
• Access to tickets – rugby and concerts

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