Performance Psychology Lead Organisation sportscotland Salary £57,823 - £66,720 per annum pro-rata Location Based at sportscotland Institute of Sport (Glasgow, Stirling, or Edinburgh base) Contract type Fixed Term (Part time) Closing date 17 July 2026 Job Description Performance Psychology LeadSalary: £57,823 - £66,720 per annum pro-rataPart time (0.5 FTE – 17.5 hours per week)Fixed term for two yearsBased at sportscotland Institute of Sport (Glasgow, Stirling, or Edinburgh base)sportscotland is the national agency for sport in Scotland. Our vision is an active Scotland where everyone benefits from sport. Our goal is to be inclusive by design.At the sportscotland institute of sport, we are seeking a Performance Psychology Lead to oversee and manage the day-to-day deployment, delivery, and impact of applied performance psychology support to performance invested sports. You will work collaboratively with internal teams and external partners at both national and regional levels to ensure athletes and coaches receive world class psychological support.As a member of the Athletic Performance Management Team, you will contribute to the development and operational delivery of cross functional support for performance invested sports. This includes balancing direct delivery to individual athletes with strategic support to sports as they develop their performance pathways and performance development environments.To be considered for this role, you must hold a PhD or master’s degree with a major focus in sport psychology, be BPS/CASES accredited, have high-performance sport accreditation (or equivalent), and be registered with the HCP. You will also be expected to demonstrate experience in leading, supervising, or managing psychology practitioners working within multidisciplinary support teams, ensuring high-quality, evidence-based practice across all service delivery.This vacancy is part-time with the day-to-day workload focused within the Scottish performance system therefore delivery will be a blend of home working and travel. A full driving licence is essential, as is the ability to travel independently between sportscotland sites. You will be expected to maintain accurate, timely and secure athlete and service records in line with professional and industry standards, and to engage in targeted continuing professional development to support service delivery, athlete outcomes and system priorities.How to applyPlease apply online and attach your CV and covering letter detailing why you meet the requirements, by the closing date of Friday 17 July 2026.We anticipate interviews will take place W/C 27 July 2026.Employee benefitsWe offer a strong benefits package including hybrid working, 32 days annual leave plus 6.5 public holidays (38.5 days total) on entry, Cycle2Work, employee discounts, an Employee Assistance Programme, Local Government Pension Scheme and support for professional development.Disability Confident EmployerWe 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 InclusionAt 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.sportscotland – sport for life How to apply https://ce0160li.webitrent.com/ce0160li_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC107GF.open?VACANCY_ID%3d7440126Avf&WVID=68216006hu&LANG=USA Share X LinkedIn Email