Lead Manager (2 posts)

Organisation: sportscotland
Salary: £57,823 per annum
Location: Glasgow / Hybrid
Contract type: Permanent (Full time)
Closing date: 8 June 2026
Job Description: Lead Manager
Salary: £57,823 per annum
Full time, 2 roles available (see advert for details)
Based in Glasgow / Hybrid

sportscotland is the national agency for sport in Scotland. Our vision is an Active Scotland where everyone benefits from sport. We want to see an increase in the number and diversity of people participating, progressing and achieving in sport.

This is an exciting opportunity for you to join our Sports Directorate Team and play a significant role in delivering Sport for Life - the national strategy for sport. You will be responsible for leading, influencing and supporting a range of local and national partners to plan, develop and deliver sport in Scotland.

There are two full-time roles available: one permanent and one fixed-term position until 31 December 2027. Please note in your application what role(s) you would like to be considered for.

You will play a key role in planning and connecting partners across school and education, clubs and communities and performance sport, with people and places at the heart of the sporting system.

You will have great people skills, a passion for sport, and the ability to connect and communicate well. We want people who can work effectively with a wide range of local and national partners. You will have experience of leading and driving sport and sports development, including strengths in people management, planning, business management, and financial management.

You will demonstrate a strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion through your work. Above all, you will be a proactive team player with the drive and commitment to improve sport across Scotland.

The Sports Directorate team works flexibly, with team members contributing across a range of priority areas.

How to apply

Please apply online and attach your CV and covering letter detailing why you meet the requirements by the closing date of Monday 8th June 2026.

We anticipate interviews will take place week beginning Monday 22nd June 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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