VACANCY – Lead Manager for Performance

Help shape the future of international hockey in Scotland.

Scottish Hockey is entering an exciting new phase as we are in year one of a new strategic cycle. We’re looking for an experienced and driven leader to take our performance pathway to new heights. The right candidate will build on our recent international success and work across the senior national teams, athlete development and coaching. This is a chance to have a lasting impact on hockey across Scotland.

The role As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, you’ll lead the performance team. You’ll set the strategic direction and drive excellence across senior international, SDP/U21, pathway and coach development programmes. Vitally you will bring experience in collaborating, building alignment, programmes and resources to deliver the Strategy for Hockey in Scotland. The aim is a sustainable, high-performing system that develops talent and lets Scotland compete with confidence on the international stage.

Key details

  • Contract: Full-time, permanent
  • Location: Glasgow, with hybrid working. You’ll attend training centres and events as required.
  • Salary: Circa £46,000 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications
  • Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
  • Lead Manager – Performance Recruitment Pack Nov 2026

What you’ll bring

  • Experience leading multiple high-performance programmes, or a comparable complex environment
  • Strategy development, change leadership and financial management skills
  • An understanding of international high-performance sport, athlete preparation and talent development
  • Experience of leading senior coaches, programme leaders and multidisciplinary teams
  • Strong communication and partnership-working skills
  • Integrity, drive, enthusiasm and initiative

How to apply Send your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability to [email protected]. Use the subject line “Lead Manager – Performance” as a reference

For a confidential discussion about the role, contact Derek Keir, CEO, at [email protected].

Closing date: 9am, 25th November 2026

Interviews: provisionally planned in person on 2 December 2026

Job Description and Person specification can be found in the recruitment pack

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