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Rugby Events & Development Manager
Sale Sharks Foundation
Sale Sharks Foundation is the charity partner of Sale Sharks, delivering programmes across health, education, inclusion, and grassroots rugby. Our mission is to promote physical and mental wellbeing in children and adults across the North West using the power of sport.
Job Posted- 25 Oct 2026
Status- Full Time
- Permanent
Location- England
Closing date- 13 Nov 2026
Sale Sharks Foundation, the official charity of Sale Sharks Rugby Club, is looking for an enthusiastic and highly organised Rugby Events & Development Manager to lead the planning, coordination and growth of its events and participant experiences across the North West.
The Role
You will oversee a diverse range of activity including matchday experiences, holiday camps, residential programmes, term-time school delivery, school tours and community rugby initiatives. Working closely with colleagues across the Foundation and the club, you will create outstanding participant experiences, manage event operations and logistics, support income generation and build strong relationships with schools, community organisations and rugby clubs, in line with the Foundation’s Levelling the Field strategy.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop and manage Rugby Development programmes and events, including grassroots rugby, school tours, development and residential camps and match days
- Develop and deliver a vision for community rugby at the Foundation
- Plan and coordinate events at Sale Sharks men’s and women’s home matches, managing bookings and payments with the club’s commercial team
- Build relationships with schools, colleges, Sale Sharks, England Rugby and community partners
- Identify opportunities to reach new participants and support funding and partnership growth
- Line manage direct reports and support their development
- Ensure programmes comply with health and safety, safeguarding and GDPR policies
- Monitor, evaluate and report on programme impact, and track income and expenditure
About You
- An England Rugby coaching award or equivalent
- Experience planning and delivering sport, coaching or community sessions and events
- Experience managing programmes against a range of KPIs
- A strong understanding of all forms of rugby union
- Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and to ongoing professional development
- Able to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends and match days
Key Details
- Location: Sale Sharks Training Centre, Carrington, with regular travel across Greater Manchester and the North West
- Contract: Permanent, full time
- Salary: £30,160
- Closing date: 13 November 2026
- Interview date: 23 November 2026
How to Apply
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