Job Description
Working within a close knit team running Aviva Premiership Rugby, the applicant will work with the Community & Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Director to develop partnerships, programmes and funding streams to grow Premiership Rugby’s award winning “Play” community campaign.

This is a wonderful opportunity for an experienced community development professional to work as part of a multi-award winning team, heading up Premiership Rugby’s work to grow the breadth and depth of the game and helping shape the future offering of Premiership Rugby and its member clubs in this space.

The successful candidate will be responsible for creating programmes that support participation growth and development opportunities within the game of rugby union under our high profile Play campaign that was launched in 2013 and will be able to demonstrate their proven track record in the following areas;

• Partnership Development – the ability to secure and maintain high level partnerships with a broad range of public, private, 3rd sector organisations, NGO’s and government departments

• Securing Funding – experience and in depth knowledge of external funding issues with a successful track record of securing funding from corporate, public and 3rd sector organisations. You will be able to demonstrate your experience in bid/proposal writing and lobbying with a wide range of organisations from various sectors

• Project Design – an innovative approach to constructing programmes that support increases in participation and development opportunities for those already involved in the game

The successful applicant will provide strong leadership and strategic direction of Premiership Rugby’s work to grow the breadth and depth of the game, be a self-starter, pro-active, take ownership of tasks and show initiative to get things done, s/he will show great attention to detail and be highly organised. Good IT skills and excellent written and presentation skills are essential.

The Development Manager will be able to communicate confidently at all levels, handle confidential information with discretion and manage a busy workload calmly and efficiently.

    You will also be able to demonstrate your experience in the following areas;

• management of relationships with key stakeholders

• solutions management preferably in a sports development environment.

• working in / with a range of consumers to grow breadth and depth.

• working with national and regional agencies preferably in sport.

• strong practical understanding of the sporting & rugby landscape in England.

• developing strategy on a national scale.

Knowledge of the sport of Rugby Union is beneficial but not essential.

This role may involve some weekend and evening working

How to apply
In writing with a current CV and covering letter outlining your suitability and details of current remuneration by e-mail to Clare Glover at:recruitment@premiershiprugby.com