Club Developer

Nature and Scope:

The focus of this role will be on supporting rugby clubs to operate sustainably and to be fit for the future. Through the provision of high quality personal, group and virtual support you will build strong relationships with a network of clubs and facilitate opportunities for those clubs to create effective club management structures, diversify and grow revenues, grow and develop the volunteer base and enhance their facilities. They will have a strong focus on diversity and inclusion, championing the RFU commitment to increasing participation in all aspects of our sport and bringing more diversity to rugby union.

Some key responsibilities include:

• Provide first (via the club support centre) and second (via personal contact) line support on a range of rugby related issues to a group of clubs
• Connect clubs seeking to develop and/or those experiencing specific challenge with other clubs who have strengths/experiences in those areas and support these partnerships to cement and operate
• Support clubs in improving management and volunteer structures with a particular focus on improving diversity among club leaders and managers
• Act as an ambassador for, and promote the best interests of the RFU, including the promotion of the RFU core values and culture.
• Coordination and delivery of core projects to engage with new audiences, with a focus on the recruitment of women and girls into rugby clubs.
• Develop local clusters, bringing groups of clubs together to share knowledge and facilitate the development of creative solutions to common challenges or potential opportunities
• Facilitate opportunities for clubs to build relationships with educational establishments, community organisations, local authorities and Active Partnerships to build membership and diversify revenue

Your approach to Life (your behaviours):

• You're able to work collaboratively.
• You are process driven and able to work well under pressure.
• You're able to inspire confidence and create trust.
• You possess sound judgement and the ability to think creatively to reach desired goals.
• Proactive, flexible customer orientated approach
• Proven time management and prioritisation skills
• Stamina, perseverance and flexibility to cope with unsociable hours including evening & weekend working

What you Know:

Essential:

• Experience of working in sports development or an associated and relevant field
• Strong facilitation skills and able to adapt communication style to suit different audiences
• Excellent relationship building skills, preferably with experience of bringing groups of volunteers together to work collectively
• Ability to develop and maintain partnerships internally and externally with the ability to influence upwards and with peers

Desired:

• Mentoring qualification and/or sports development qualification
• Practical understanding of the local sporting landscape in England, with knowledge of funding and revenue generation opportunities for community organisations.

Additional Information:

• We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential. If there is anything we could do to support you through your application or to provide the best environment for your interviews, including assistance or adjustment, please reach out to [email protected].
• During your application, we will ask questions about your identity. This information is considered highly confidential and will not be seen by hiring managers. You can find out more about why we ask these questions here.
• If you are a trans candidate applying for a job that requires a DBS check, please reach out to [email protected] or directly to our safeguarding team ([email protected]) to use the confidential sensitive application route.This will provide applicants with the choice not to have any gender or name information disclosed on their DBS certificate.
• This role will require a DBS check.

How to Apply

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