Are you passionate about sport and skilled in keeping world-class playing surfaces at their best? This is a brilliant opportunity to play a key part in rugby in Scotland. As Assistant Head Groundsperson at Scottish Rugby, you’ll help shape the quality and performance of our pitches, contribute to unforgettable matchday moments, and work at the heart of a team that takes pride in delivering excellence for players, colleagues and fans. We are looking for an experienced groundsperson to join our team, who has strong technical experience in delivering excellent sporting grounds. If you are passionate about the driving improvemnets and love the detail, thrive in a innovative environment, and have a desire to develop your skills, we want to hear from you. What you will be doing: Maintain high-quality rugby playing surfaces by delivering weekly, monthly and seasonal care and maintenance programmes. Coordinate pitch usage, training schedules and facility allocations to support smooth daily operations. Plan and oversee workloads within the grounds team, ensuring resources, budgets and equipment are used efficiently. Promote a safe working environment by applying Health & Safety standards, managing chemicals properly and carrying out risk assessments. What we’re looking for: A Level 3 qualification in a relevant field (such as NVQ, SVQ or GMA Technical Diploma) and at least five years of related experience. PA1 and PA6 certification for safe use of handheld applicators. Experience supervising or mentoring team members, with strong communication skills and a collaborative approach. A solid understanding of Health & Safety requirements, plus a valid driving licence. ? To view the full role profile and get some more information about the role, see the document available at the bottom of this page ? Ready to make the next step in your career? If you are excited about this opportunity and believe you have what it takes to excel in this role, complete the application form. Included in this, we’d like you to share the skills and experience you would bring to this role and why you’d love to work at Scottish Rugby. Scottish Rugby is an equal opportunities employer and we encourage applications from all qualified candidates. AsOne