Head of Physical Preparation

5 months ago


Edinburgh, United Kingdom University of Edinburgh Full time

**Grade UE07 - £39,347 - £46,974**
**Corporate Services Group, University Sport & Exercise**
**Full-time 35 hours per week**
**Open-ended: permanent
**The Opportunity**:
The University of Edinburgh is seeking a dynamic Head of Physical Preparation to lead our elite performance programme. This pivotal role involves developing and implementing innovative, evidence-based physical conditioning strategies to optimise performance for elite athletes. You will coach elite athletes on the programme, collaborate with head coaches and national partners, and lead the physical preparation team to create a world-class training environment that fosters a culture of excellence and innovation.

This post is full-time (35 hours per week).

**Your skills and attributes for success**:

- Degree in sports science or a related field; postgraduate degree desirable
- UK Strength and Conditioning Association Accreditation (or commitment to attain)
- Experience supporting international-level athletes
- Proven strategic planning and implementation skills in high-performance sports settings Experience in managing staff, leading teams, and fostering a performance culture

**Click to view a copy of the full **job description
**As a valued member of our team you can expect**:

- A competitive salary of **£39,347 - £46,974**:

- An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
- To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community
- Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, 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 total 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 Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT 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)

**Key dates to note**

Interviews will be held **week commencing 17 **th **June.



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