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League Operations Executive – Champ Rugby

England Rugby
GBR
Full-time
Mid
Onsite
GBP 33000-35000 / year
Discovered 1 weeks ago

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Responsibilities:

  • Day-to-day responsibilities will include:
  • Oversee the auditing of club delivery against the Minimum Operating Standards (MOS) (non-medical) facilitating all parties involved to ensure a transparent, timely and effective process, including the associated risks and management of non-compliance.
  • Build proactive relationships with key Champ Rugby Club stakeholders to review, challenge, drive and maintain the development of the MOS improvements and other rugby operations areas, which could include trials and innovations as part of the leagues ‘Proving Ground’ tagline. Communicate developments or changes to all relevant stakeholders in a timely manner to ensure implementation and compliance.
  • Develop a range of viable solutions to challenges, and to self-select the most appropriate solution, often in a pressured situation, without advice directly at hand and knowing when to present solutions to other parties for validation and escalation.
  • Co-ordinate the Rugby & Operations Sub-Committee of the Champ Rugby Board; and be a member of other Sub-Committees as required, including the Commercial, Marketing and Community Sub-Committee. Provide reports to relevant Sub-Committees and the Champ Rugby Board as required.
  • Work closely with the RFU Medical Services team, third party contractors and the Champ Rugby clubs on co-ordination of the operational elements of the Head Injury Assessment process.
  • Be a conduit between broadcast production partners and Champ Rugby clubs to support the smooth running and output of live match coverage and ensure that other essential operational requirements are captured and delivered in conjunction with the broadcast production partners and associated stakeholders.
  • Support the Champ Rugby team in delivering the end of season play-offs and showcase Final, with a focus on event and match day operations. Plus, other events that may be developed as part of the leagues ongoing growth.
  • Support the delivery of non-rugby events including Champ Rugby League Summits, pre-season meetings, dinners.
  • Work closely with the Club Office to support existing and prospective Champ Rugby clubs’ readiness in exiting and entering the league, and build relationships with aspirant clubs to support viability and potential transition.
  • In-season, be a member of the weekend ‘on call’ team rota provided by Rugby Events & Competitions team which responds to challenges that arise in competition delivery and attend Champ Rugby fixtures on a rota with the Champ Rugby team to support matchday delivery and club relationships.
  • Co-ordinate financial administration of operational matters for Champ Rugby and report updates to budget holders and finance controllers.
  • Work closely with other RFU teams engaged with Champ Rugby which includes but not limited to Professional Game Match Official Team (PGMOT); Medical Services; Disciplinary; Legal & Governance; Rugby systems; Technical Performance; Finance and Procurement ensuring that teams are engaged as relevant and timelines are maintained to meet internal and wider governance approval processes.
  • On occasion, support the Rugby Events and Competitions team in the delivery of international, representative and placement rugby fixtures, and competition administration.
  • Actively collaborate with colleagues to contribute to the development and delivery of the current strategic, business and operational plans.
  • Act as an ambassador for, and promote the best interests of the RFU, including the promotion of our culture and core values – This Rose Means Everyone: Put The Team First, Shape The Future, Respect Each Other.
  • Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
  • The skills and attributes outlined in this description are not exhaustive and we welcome candidates who can bring different relevant experiences to the role.
  • Understanding (or working knowledge) of rugby union in England and the global eco system.
  • Understanding of rugby union participation pathways and competition structures.
  • Relationship management experience, preferably in a rugby environment. Strong interpersonal skills required to develop and maintain relationships internally and externally.
  • Experience of dealing with multiple stakeholders in a customer service environment, with the ability to deal with conflicts and disputes in a calm and professional manner.
  • Confident communicator with experience influencing senior stakeholders.
  • Highly self-motivated and able to work under your own direction, and able to input and influence team and league strategy.
  • Attention to detail with data management and complex administration.
  • Committed to embodying the ethos our culture by using our three core values – Put The Team First, Shape The Future, Respect Each Other – to guide your day-to-day decisions, actions and interactions.
  • Committed to actively contributing and building an inclusive culture in your role and day to day behaviours.
  • Experience working with or within a National Governing Body or sports league.
  • Experience of working on the scope and implementation of Minimum Operating Standards (MOS) and/or other forms of participation in a sporting environment.
  • Event and/or project management experience.
  • UK driving license holder.
  • World Rugby Match Commissioner qualified or equivalent.
  • All role holders must maintain an appropriate standard of confidentiality. Any disclosures of confidential information (including personal information kept on computer or other media) made unlawfully outside the proper course of duty will be treated as a serious disciplinary offence.
  • We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential. If there is anything we could do to support you through your application or to provide the best environment for your interviews, including assistance or adjustment, please reach out to [email protected].
  • During your application, we will ask questions about your identity. This information is considered highly confidential and will not be seen by hiring managers. You can find out more about why we ask these questions here.

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