Rugby Events & Development Lead

Sale Sharks Foundation

Carrington

On-site

GBP 42,000 - 52,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave pro-rata

3% Pension contribution

2 free tickets per game

Kit provided

Staff shop discount

Health insurance (Vitality)

Gym access after 4pm

Staff training & CPD opportunities

Job summary

Sale Sharks Foundation is seeking an enthusiastic Rugby Events & Development Manager to lead planning, coordination and growth of events and participant experiences across the North West. You will oversee matchday experiences, camps, school delivery and community rugby initiatives, delivering high-quality events for thousands of participants.

You will manage budgets, coordinate logistics, build partnerships with schools and clubs, and ensure safeguarding and reporting requirements are met.

Qualifications

Experience planning and delivering sport, coaching or community sessions.
Proven ability to manage programmes with KPIs.
Strong Rugby Union knowledge and engagement across abilities.
Confident communicator with team management experience.
Experience liaising with schools/partners for delivery.

Responsibilities

Lead planning, coordination and growth of events and participant experiences.
Oversee matchday experiences, camps, residentials and school delivery.
Manage operations, logistics and budgets for rugby development activities.
Build partnerships with schools, rugby clubs and community organisations.
Monitor progress, report to senior management and ensure safeguarding compliance.
Provide line management and development for staff and project teams.