Event Manager (Maternity Cover)

Location: Scottish Gas Murrayfield, Edinburgh, EH12 5PJ

Temporary, Full Time vacancy.

Role Overview

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.

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

• 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.

The Benefits

• Enhanced pension scheme
• Electric car salary sacrifice scheme
• Access to Tickets - rugby and concerts

Equal Opportunity Statement

Scottish Rugby is an equal opportunities employer and we encourage applications from all qualified candidates.