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League Operations Executive - Champ Rugby
England Rugby
The Rugby Football Union is the national governing body for grassroots and elite rugby in England. Its purpose is to encourage rugby, and its values, to flourish across England.
Job Posted- 21 Oct 2026
Status- Full Time
- Permanent
Location- England
Closing date- 30 Oct 2026
England Rugby (the RFU) is looking for a League Operations Executive to join its Rugby Events & Competitions team, dedicated to Champ Rugby, the second tier of the men’s domestic game in England, relaunched in 2025.
The Role
A hands-on role working closely with Champ Rugby clubs, overseeing the Minimum Operating Standards (MOS) that underpin the league and supporting its integrity, relationships, growth and profile.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee the auditing of club delivery against the Minimum Operating Standards, including risk and management of non-compliance
- Build relationships with key club stakeholders to drive improvements in rugby operations
- Co-ordinate the Rugby & Operations Sub-Committee of the Champ Rugby Board and report to relevant sub-committees
- Work with RFU Medical Services, contractors and clubs on the Head Injury Assessment process
- Act as a link between broadcast production partners and clubs to support live match coverage
- Support the end-of-season play-offs and showcase Final, and league events such as summits and dinners
- Join the weekend on-call rota and attend fixtures on a rota to support matchday delivery
- Co-ordinate financial administration of operational matters for Champ Rugby
About You
- Understanding of rugby union in England and its participation pathways and competition structures
- Relationship management experience, preferably in a rugby environment
- Experience of dealing with multiple stakeholders in a customer service environment
- Confident communicator with experience of influencing senior stakeholders
- Self-motivated, with strong attention to detail in data management and administration
Key Details
- Location: Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, with some flexibility to work from home
- Contract: Permanent, full time (35 hours per week)
- Closing date: 30 October 2026, 12:00
How to Apply
Apply online through the England Rugby careers site with an anonymised CV; no cover letter is needed.