Head of Stadium
The Scottish FA is looking for a Head of Stadium to oversee the maintenance and development of Hampden Park Stadium and optimise its operational and commercial success. The stadium hosts domestic and international football matches as well as major concerts and events and will also be one of the stadium hosts for UEFA EURO 2028, therefore the Head of Stadium will also lead on the delivery of events at Hampden Park providing first class experiences for our fans and customers, and ensuring the professional, efficient and safe operation of the stadium at all times.
The ideal candidate will have demonstrable experience in stadium or large estate management, proven leadership in delivering large-scale projects and events, strong budget management and stakeholder engagement skills, knowledge of health & safety, compliance, and risk management. Mostly though we are looking for a people leader who can be strategic in approach, with excellent problem-solving abilities.
This is an exciting time for an experienced and commercially focused leader to join the Scottish FA in a key role delivering against our strategic plan.
Key Responsibilities
• Provide leadership, direction and support to the stadium departments of the Scottish FA including Event Operations, Ticketing and Membership Operations, Pitch Maintenance, Safety, Security, Stadium Infrastructure and Facilities Management, ensuring a unified culture where people can succeed.
• Lead the planning and organisation (including stakeholder compliance) of all assigned matches and events within the stadium including domestic and international matches, tournaments, concerts and other events as required.
• Collaborate with the catering and hospitality contractor (Sodexo) and be the conduit to effective collaboration throughout the business to optimise profits for both parties
• Collaborate with colleagues to maximise the periods available for stadium events and improve the commercial return of the stadium
• Support the Head of Special Projects and UEFA to be stadium-ready for EURO 2028, support bids for future major events and ensure successful operational delivery.
• Continually review stadium operational activities and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of Scottish FA delivery, and the quality of fans/guests experiences
• Work with experts to review, develop and recommend stadium capital expenditure plans, giving consideration to environmental improvements, and deliver approved projects on time and on budget.
• Lead and deliver against the stadium’s social and environmental sustainability plan
• Maintain the stadium risk register and ensure that risk assessments are conducted where required and scrutinise and collate risk assessments in respect of all works carried out by external contractors.
• Ensure for all events that the Stadium is operational and in compliance with all requirements of the Safety Certificate, insurer demands, licencing and any other relevant legal/compliance requirements
• Support the events team in delivering matches for international teams in Scotland and at alternative venues
• Liaise with the stadium tenants (SPFL, SPFL Trust, Affiliated National Associations, Hampden Sports Clinic and Museum Trust) on operational matters: stadium protocols, tenancy agreement, access, matches and events, contractor/maintenance issues.
• Set and maintain the stadium operations budget, making sure cost controls are implemented as needed to achieve positive financial results
• Carry out any other reasonable duties as requested from time to time
• Lead the planning and organisation (including stakeholder compliance) of all assigned matches and events within the stadium including domestic and international matches, tournaments, concerts and other events as required.
• Collaborate with the catering and hospitality contractor (Sodexo) and be the conduit to effective collaboration throughout the business to optimise profits for both parties
• Collaborate with colleagues to maximise the periods available for stadium events and improve the commercial return of the stadium
• Support the Head of Special Projects and UEFA to be stadium-ready for EURO 2028, support bids for future major events and ensure successful operational delivery.
• Continually review stadium operational activities and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of Scottish FA delivery, and the quality of fans/guests experiences
• Work with experts to review, develop and recommend stadium capital expenditure plans, giving consideration to environmental improvements, and deliver approved projects on time and on budget.
• Lead and deliver against the stadium’s social and environmental sustainability plan
• Maintain the stadium risk register and ensure that risk assessments are conducted where required and scrutinise and collate risk assessments in respect of all works carried out by external contractors.
• Ensure for all events that the Stadium is operational and in compliance with all requirements of the Safety Certificate, insurer demands, licencing and any other relevant legal/compliance requirements
• Support the events team in delivering matches for international teams in Scotland and at alternative venues
• Liaise with the stadium tenants (SPFL, SPFL Trust, Affiliated National Associations, Hampden Sports Clinic and Museum Trust) on operational matters: stadium protocols, tenancy agreement, access, matches and events, contractor/maintenance issues.
• Set and maintain the stadium operations budget, making sure cost controls are implemented as needed to achieve positive financial results
• Carry out any other reasonable duties as requested from time to time
About Scottish Football Association
The Scottish Football Association (also known as the Scottish FA) is the governing body of football in Scotland. Members of the Scottish FA include clubs in Scotland, affiliated national and local associations. It was formed in 1873, making it the second oldest national football association in the world.
Our vision is to harness the power of football to inspire the nation, transform lives and build a united and successful game. Through our Strategy our commitment is to build on the successes of our men’s and women’s national teams, our manifesto to encourage future generations to play freely and safely, whilst showcasing the many ways in which football can improve everyday health, education and wellbeing in Scotland.
Our vision is to harness the power of football to inspire the nation, transform lives and build a united and successful game. Through our Strategy our commitment is to build on the successes of our men’s and women’s national teams, our manifesto to encourage future generations to play freely and safely, whilst showcasing the many ways in which football can improve everyday health, education and wellbeing in Scotland.
