Event Manager (Maternity Cover)

This role is responsible for delivering an exceptional VIP guest and hospitality experience across matchdays, concerts and special events. It combines end-to-end guest liaison, event operations and stakeholder management, ensuring high-profile guests, partners and official parties receive a seamless and memorable journey. The role also oversees third-party and charity event delivery, manages hospitality hosts, and works collaboratively across internal teams and external partners to maintain high standards of service and event execution.

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What You Will Be Doing

• Lead VIP guest liaison and hospitality operations, managing end-to-end guest journeys, communications, seating, ticketing and official party arrangements for matchday and hospitality events.
• Deliver exceptional event experiences, overseeing third-party, charity and special events, while supporting VIP fan experiences during the concert season.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships and lead hospitality hosts, working collaboratively across internal teams and external partners to ensure seamless delivery and high service standards.
  
  

What We’re Looking For Someone Who Is

• Highly organised and proactive, with strong planning skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities, anticipate challenges, and deliver to deadline.
• A confident relationship builder, able to work collaboratively with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders while managing expectations effectively.
• Customer-focused and people-oriented, with the ability to lead and inspire front-facing hospitality teams to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Creative and adaptable, bringing curiosity, fresh ideas, and a continuous improvement mindset to enhance VIP hospitality and event delivery.
  
  

⬇ 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

The Company

At Scottish Rugby, we believe in the power of people coming together to make a difference. Just listen to our voices fill a stadium as we sing the national anthem at an international!

We live and breathe rugby, and our passion shines through everything we do. We are exceptionally proud of our work and the people we do it for. Our goal is to create unforgettable moments – on and off the pitch - through inspirational winning teams, thriving rugby communities, passionate fans, and a vibrant national stadium.

We foster a culture where everyone feels valued and included and we encourage bold ideas and fearless innovation. With curiosity, enthusiasm, and a deep sense of purpose, we bring our best to work every day.

From grassroots to the international stage, together we drive positive change and leave a lasting impact on the game’s future.

Find out more about joining the team and playing your part in inspiring Scotland through rugby.

The Benefits

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The Values

• Innovation
  
  

We are creative and fearless in our work.

• Accountability
  
  

We take ownership of our work and lead from the front.

• Teamwork
  
  

We collaborate widely and build supportive environments.

Enhanced pension scheme

Hybrid working

Electric car salary sacrifice scheme

Access to Tickets - rugby and concerts

Employee discounts

Wellbeing

Placeholder Title?

• Alex Williamson
• CEO
  
  

"Every player that represents Scottish Rugby, from our grassroots game through the pathways to our professional, age grade and national teams, is not only a manifestation of their own talent, commitment and purpose, but also that of every single member of the team working AS ONE. On and off the pitch, our people are driven by values that support a sense of belonging to something to be proud of. Scottish Rugby is a great place to work."

• Sione Tuipulotu
• Glasgow Warriors and Scotland Player
  
  

"I am incredibly proud to be part of the Scottish Rugby family. We put in the hard work, both on and off the pitch, fuelled by our deep national passion. At the heart of everything we do are our family and friends, and we make it a priority to recognise, appreciate, and celebrate every success along the way. Together, we are united and striving for greatness with every step."

• Catriona Fett
• People Business Partner
  
  

"Rugby is a game for everyone – on and off the pitch. We take great pride in being somewhere that everyone feels they belong. We have a supportive culture that encourages people to be their best selves. I feel so proud to be part of the team at Scottish Rugby."

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