School Rugby Manager

Queen Mary’s College of Basingstoke; Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

England Rugby network membership

Professional development & support

Job summary

Queen Mary's College, in partnership with England Rugby and Hampshire RFU, seeks a School Rugby Manager (North Hampshire). This part-time role develops rugby across schools, coordinates activity with Heads of PE, rugby staff, clubs and volunteers, and builds sustainable participation.

You will enable teachers and young leaders, expanding opportunities and reinforcing pathways between schools and community rugby. The role supports county-wide events and strategic growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in education, sports development, coaching or community sport is advantageous.
• Able to build positive relationships with schools, clubs and partner organisations.
• Can plan, organise and deliver high-quality sporting opportunities.
• Effective communicator across a wide range of stakeholders.
• Works independently while contributing to wider team objectives.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and facilitate rugby activity across schools and communities.
• Develop teachers and young leaders to sustain participation.
• Increase participation and create stronger pathways between schools and community rugby.
• Coordinate county-wide competitions and festivals with Hampshire RFU and England Rugby.
• Strengthen communication with member schools and key stakeholders.

Skills

Relationship building

Planning

Communication

Independence

Team collaboration

Job description

## School Rugby Manager### We never stand still and our best keeps getting better thanks to the dedication and enthusiasm of our team.* School Rugby Manager# School Rugby ManagerEmployerLocation: Basingstoke, HampshireContract Type: Fixed term contractHours: Part TimeContract Length: 3 yearsSalary: £16,750 per annumPosted: 1st September 2026Start Date: As Soon As PossibleExpires: 18th September 2026 11:59 PMContract Type: Fixed term contractStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1571771Start Date: As Soon As Possible* Contract Type:Fixed term contract* Contract Length: 3 years* Job ID: 1571771* Share :School Rugby Manager(Part time, Fixed term contract for 3 years)Queen Mary's College, in partnership with **England Rugby** and **Hampshire RFU**, is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join us as **School Rugby Manager (North Hampshire).**This is an exciting opportunity to play a leading role in developing rugby across schools in North Hampshire whilst contributing to the wider strategic development of schools rugby across the county. Working as part of England Rugby's national School Rugby Manager network, you will help create more opportunities for young people to experience rugby, support teachers and schools, strengthen links with local clubs and build sustainable participation for the future.This is a **part-time role (18.5 hours per week / 2.5 days) with flexible working arrangements,** recognising that the successful candidate will be working across schools, community settings and occasional evening or weekend events.**About the Role**The School Rugby Manager will work across a network of primary and secondary schools, supporting the introduction, development and sustainability of rugby within education.Working closely with Heads of PE, Senior Leadership Teams, England Rugby staff, local clubs and volunteers, you will coordinate and facilitate rugby activity, develop teachers and young leaders, increase participation and create stronger pathways between schools and community rugby.In addition, through the partnership with Hampshire RFU, the role will support the strategic development of schools rugby across Hampshire. This includes coordinating county-wide competitions and festivals, strengthening communication with member schools, developing partnerships with key stakeholders and helping shape a sustainable future for schools rugby across the county.**About You**We are looking for someone who:- Is passionate about developing young people through sport.- Has the ability to build positive relationships with schools, clubs and partner organisations.- Can confidently plan, organise and deliver high-quality sporting opportunities.- Is an effective communicator, able to engage a wide range of stakeholders.- Works independently, managing their own workload while contributing positively to wider team objectives.- Enjoys collaborating with others to develop innovative and sustainable programmes.Experience within education, sports development, coaching or community sport would be advantageous, together with a good understanding of the role schools and clubs play in developing lifelong participation in sport.**What We Offer**- The opportunity to make a lasting impact on young people's participation in sport.- A unique role combining local delivery with county-wide strategic development.- Membership of England Rugby's national School Rugby Manager network.- Professional support and development through Queen Mary's College, England Rugby and Hampshire RFU.- Flexible working arrangements that support a healthy work-life balance.- The opportunity to work alongside passionate colleagues across education and community rugby.**Join Us**This role offers the opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of young people while helping shape the future of rugby across North Hampshire and Hampshire.Whether introducing rugby to a school for the first time, supporting teachers to develop confidence, coordinating county festivals or strengthening partnerships between schools and clubs, you will play an important role in creating positive experiences and sustainable opportunities for the next generation of players, volunteers and supporters.If you are passionate about education, community sport and creating opportunities for young people, we look forward to receiving your application.Salary: £16,750 per annumIf you would like to discuss the role before applying, informal conversations are welcomed with: Andrew Fields, Director of LearningPlease see attached job description for further details.Closing Date: Friday 18th September### Attachments### Safeguarding Statement:Queen Mary's College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.### Queen Mary's College