Player Development Manager

The Rugby Players’ Association (RPA); Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Rugby Players’ Association (RPA) is seeking a Player Development Manager to drive the Gain Line programme across PREM clubs Harlequins and Saracens. You will support players from the Senior Academy through retirement, working closely with players, club staff and the RPA Player Development team.

You’ll focus on wellbeing, education, career, finance and transition, helping players identify goals and take steps to thrive during and after their rugby careers.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting individuals with personal development, career, education or employability.
• Excellent communicator with ability to build trusted relationships with players, club officials and external organisations.
• Proactive, resourceful and adaptable; comfortable working independently.
• Passionate about personal development and wellbeing and helping players navigate life beyond rugby.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of the Gain Line personal development and wellbeing programme across PREM clubs Harlequins and Saracens.
• Provide trusted, individual support from the Senior Academy through retirement.
• Collaborate with players, club staff and the RPA Player Development team to tailor support across five pillars: wellbeing, education, career, finance and transition.

Job description

The RPA is looking to appoint a Player Development Manager (PDM) to work with PREM rugby clubs Harlequins and Saracens.

As a Player Development Manager (PDM), you’ll play an important role in helping elite rugby players get the most from their careers — both on and beyond the pitch.

You’ll lead the delivery of Gain Line, the RPA’s national personal development and wellbeing programme, across PREM rugby clubs Harlequins and Saracens. Working closely with players, club staff and the wider RPA Player Development team, you’ll provide trusted, individual support from the Senior Academy through to retirement.

Your work will be shaped around our five pillars: Wellbeing, Education, Career, Finance and Transition. You’ll get to know the people behind the players, understand their ambitions and challenges, and help them develop the skills, confidence and opportunities they need to thrive throughout their careers and beyond the game.

About you

You’ll have experience supporting individuals with their personal development, career, education or employability, and be confident in helping people identify their goals, explore opportunities and take positive steps towards their future.

You’ll be an excellent communicator who can build trusted relationships quickly with players, club officials and external organisations. Proactive, resourceful and adaptable, you’ll be comfortable working independently while responding to the different needs of players and club environments.

Above all, you’ll be passionate about personal development and wellbeing, and motivated by the opportunity to make a meaningful difference to players during their rugby careers and as they prepare for life beyond the game.

Full details of the role can be found in our Job Advert https://therpa.co.uk/news/2026... full details of the role in our Job Advert https://therpa.co.uk/news/2026...