Job Description
The RFU is currently recruiting for a Match Official Development Officer who will contribute to the improvement in standards of officiating on the National Panel and Divisional Groups. They will be responsible for the recruitment, deployment, training, development and progression of high quality match officials and volunteer workforces in support of league rugby at Levels 5 and or its equivalent.
The role holder will act as a subject matter expert on all match official development topics, providing guidance to others and ensuring solutions and products are of the highest quality
Other Key Accountabilities Include:
• In conjunction with the Match Official and Panel Development Managers contribute to the design, planning, implementation and delivery of RFU match official development programmes
• Develop, maintain and succession plan a volunteer workforce to ensure the efficient deployment, monitoring, support and quality assurance of match officials
• In conjunction with regionally based match official organisations manage the appointment and deployment of match officials to Level 5 (or equivalent)
• Manage the identification of training needs and the delivery of training programmes for talent identified match officials and volunteers aspiring to and operating at Level 5
• Develop appropriate liaison & feedback systems between Directors of Rugby, Coaches, Match Officials and support staff to continually improve the quality of match officiating
• Liaise with the Regional Co-ordinators and Panel Development Managers to identify talented match officials to be nominated to the National Panel
• Work closely with Regional match official development teams, referee societies, CBs and clubs to identify, recruit and develop match officials
• Support the return of match officials from Levels 3, 4 and 5 to ensure their involvement in officiating is retained
• Actively keep up to date with changes in the industry and develop subject matter knowledge through participating in relavant networks and other such forums
• Produce succinct, relevant & agreed reports on progress against all key objectives in the job holder’s area of responsibility
• Undertake such other duties as maybe required from time to time as are consistent with the responsibilities of the post and the needs of the RFU
The successful candidate will have previous experience of the strategic development and operational workings of club rugby. They will have a Rugby Union Referee qualification and a qualification in Tutoring & Assessing sport and will have recent and relevant experience as a Trainer or Educator in coaching or referee development. You will have strong evidence of building relationships with volunteers and will have strong previous experience of developing & delivering training programmes at a national or regional level. You will also have previous experience of developing match officials and or coaches at a regional or national level. Previous practical experience of being in a leadership role, positively contributing to cross functional teams to ensure solutions are consistent and integrated, is essential. You will be educated to degree standard or equivalent and have a current valid driver’s license.
To succeed in the role you will be a strong leader with the ability to articulate an overall function strategy to others and translate into working practices. You will be Highly self-motivated and able to work under own direction. You will have the ability to analyse complex problems but have a proactive, flexible customer orientated approach. You will have excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to engage and influence at all levels. Strong communication, administration and organizational skills are also required.
To apply please send your CV and cover letter to recruitment@therfu.com. Salary for the role is circa £33,000 pa.
All applications should be received by midnight on 10th June 2015, interviews for the role will be held on either the 18th or 19th June 2015.