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Commercial Operations Coordinator (Women's RWC England 2025 LOC)
World Rugby
World Rugby is the world governing and law-making body for the sport of Rugby Union based in Dublin. In addition to its governance functions World Rugby organises a number of international tournaments and events.
Job Posted- 9 Jan 2025
Status- Contract - Fixed Term
Location- England
Closing date- 29 Jan 2025
Women’s Rugby World Cup England 2025 (Women’s RWC 2025) will be the 10th edition of the women's tournament. World Rugby, in partnership with the Rugby Football Union (RFU) and UK Sport, have formed a Local Operating Company to plan and deliver the event.
Ambitions for the tournament are at an all-time high as women’s rugby is one of the fastest growing team sports in the world. Women’s RWC 2025 will be the ultimate stage for the best players, teams and coaches from 16 nations across the globe and is set to be the biggest and most widely watched women's rugby event ever. If you are interested in being a part of a tournament that will celebrate a generational moment for global rugby, apply today!
We are looking to appoint a Commercial Operations Coordinator who will sit in the Venue Operations team within the LOC and report into the Commercial Operations Manager. A key focus of the role will be ensuring the Commercial Rights of the various RWC stakeholders are delivered at the selected RWC venues (to include Official RWC Fan Activation locations). This role will support in the delivery of the commercial programme at all venues in the lead up to the Tournament and will then become Commercial Venue Manager at one or more venues during the Event. They will form part of a broader delivery team responsible for managing the commercial rights and contracts for the RWC 2025 Commercial Partners.
What you’ll be doing:
- Work closely with the Commercial Operations Manager within World Rugby to understand the deliverables of all partners, and support the RWC 2025 Commercial Operations Manager at the LOC in their delivery
- Work alongside the Image and Look manager and supplier to review all commercial branding items to ensure they reflect commercial agreements.
- Support in the exclusive category rights delivery of commercial partners eg. retail, pourage and payment systems.
- Support in the successful planning and delivery of Commercial Partner Unique Promotions during the tournament both in venues and in our official host locations.
- With support from the RWC 2025 Commercial Operations manager, to coordinate accreditation requests for all commercial partners throughout tournament time.
- Help in the planning and logistics of the Commercial Venue Managers and Coordinators who will work across the venues at tournament time.
- Be part of the venues and tournament operations team and take on other responsibilities as reasonably required during planning and delivery.
- Coordinate commercial partner requirements at matches to include parking / catering.
Experience & knowledge you’ll need:
- Proven experience within commercial operations, involving planning and delivering venue and event operations
- A Strong understanding and delivery of quality client service
- Ability to build strong and authentic working relationships
- Solutions focused
- IT literate, with a good knowledge of Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook
Nice to Haves:
- Experience managing relationships with a range of stakeholders and varied teams on complex projects
- Ability to operate in a dynamic working environment, handling multiple tasks within a multicultural environment
- Persuasive and articulate with good communication and presentation skills
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:
- A passion for sport and to contribute to the further growth of the women’s game.
- Role-models World Rugby’s values of Discipline, Respect, Integrity, Passion, and Solidarity.
- A positive, ‘can-do’ attitude; someone who is resilient, flexible, curious, and delivery focused.
- Adept at working under pressure in a fast-paced environment, delivering work to deadlines and honouring commitments.
- A collaborative team player, who builds strong relationships with colleagues and a diverse range of stakeholders.
- Excellent planning and organisational skills, managing multiple workstreams at once; meticulous attention to detail.
- Can navigate ambiguity and cut through complexity, taking a logical and creative approach to problem-solving.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:
Women’s RWC 2025 LOC is committed to building a diverse workforce and therefore strongly encourages applications from underrepresented groups. We are committed to equality and inclusion and welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of their background. We strive to be a diverse and inclusive workplace, which reflects the global sport we want to be and where everyone can be themselves and feel they belong.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:
Women’s RWC 2025 LOC is committed to building a diverse workforce and therefore strongly encourages applications from underrepresented groups. We are committed to equality and inclusion and welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of their background. We strive to be a diverse and inclusive workplace, which reflects the global sport we want to be and where everyone can be themselves and feel they belong.
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