Operations Manager

Market Harborough Rugby Union Football Club; Market Harborough; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a thriving rugby club as a Club Operations Manager, where you'll play a vital role in the day-to-day management of facilities and events. This part-time position offers a unique opportunity to create a welcoming atmosphere for members and guests while ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Ideal for someone with a background in bar management or the food and beverage industry, this role requires strong communication skills and the ability to work independently. Enjoy a flexible schedule with evening and weekend hours during the playing season, along with benefits like a company pension and bonus scheme.

Benefits

Company pension

Bonus scheme

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Experience managing a bar or sports club preferred.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with a team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day running of the Club, facilities, and grounds.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Handle customer complaints effectively.

Skills

Managing a bar

Customer service

Communication skills

Team supervision

Financial reporting

Job description

Market Harborough Rugby Club is a successful rugby club with 4 senior mens and womens teams and a thriving mini and junior section. We all work together to ensure that all our members, customers and players are well looked after and have a great experience every year.

About The Role

We are looking to recruit an exceptional Club Operations Manager to join our team to manage the day to day running of the club house, facilities and grounds.

Reporting to the Chairperson, you will have overall responsibility for the bar, bar staff, facilities and the marketing and managing events.

Previous experience of working or managing a bar or club is preferred however training will be given to the right candidate.

Hours of work will be mainly evenings and weekends during the playing season (September – May) and will vary outside the playing season.

It is most important to have a flexible approach to work with a positive attitude.

An immediate start is available for the right applicant.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Oversee the day to day running of the Club, facilities and grounds.

• Creating a welcoming atmosphere for all members and guests.

• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of Club facilities.

• Marketing and promotion to grow membership and hiring of Club for events.

• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulation within the club premises

• Ensure compliance with licencing laws and regulations

• Managing budgets and financial reporting.

• Handling customer complaints.

Pay:

• Circa £22,000

• Part time role

• Approximately 25hrs week

• 6 day week including weekends

Benefits:

• Company pension

• Bonus scheme

• On-site parking

Work Schedule:

• Day shift

• Bank holidays

• Late night shift.

• Weekends

Experience:

• Managing a bar or sports club (preferred)

• Working in the food and beverage industry (preferred)

• Strong communication skills and ability to supervise and work with a team.

• Be able to work independently and under pressure

• Driving Licence (essential)

Applications

To apply for the role please submit your CV to [e-mail] by Friday 9th May 2025, if you would like an informal conversation before you apply please contact MHRUFC at [e-mail]