ClimbScotland - Head Setter (Part-time)

ClimbScotland recognises that athletes need to be able to train and compete on the relevant terrain (routes/blocks) and to do this, we need to develop our setting workforce, working in partnership with climbing facilities. Therefore, we are looking to recruit Head Setter to lead on the organisation of route setting to deliver our domestic competition and squad academy programmes, as well as to lead on the development of our route setting workforce. 

  • Role: Head Setter
  • Hours: 0.5 FTE Contract (18.5hr/week)
  • Salary scale: £25,918 - £30,237 pro rata (depending on experience)
  • Location: Remote/hybrid working with occasional attendance at our Head Office in Perth

Main Duties and Responsibilities

  • Organisation of the setting for our domestic competition programme and Squad programmes, in collaboration with the Talent and Pathways Officer.
  • Developing our route setting workforce to support our programmes.
  • Building positive working relationships with host venues for our competitions and academies.
  • Work in collaboration with GB Climbing and ABC in relation to the development of a route setting pathway and opportunities.

How to apply

For full details, download the job description below:

2026 Head Setter Job Description  

Applications should be submitted through the online form below.

Application deadline: 9am Monday 2 November 2026

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