Rugby Development Intern

hackajob is collaborating with The University of Manchester to connect them with exceptional professionals for this role.

The University of Manchester (UoM) is working in partnership with the Rugby Football Union (RFU), to grow Rugby and recreational sport at the University of Manchester.

UoM Sport is looking to appoint a University graduate as a Rugby Development Intern to organise Rugby programmes targeted at those players outside of the BUCS representative level, both internally and across the region.

The successful candidate will coordinate and develop relationships with partners across the institution as well as the RFU, internal schools and departments, local community rugby clubs and the University Rugby teams. They will co-ordinate the effective administration of these relationships to ensure that both the RFU and UoM Sport targets are met in regards to participation and retention. The candidate will also support the development and organisation of UoMs wider recreational sport programmes.

We are therefore looking for an enthusiastic and engaging individual with knowledge of the Higher Education sector, specifically within Rugby and ideally with a good understanding of the wider sports environment.

The successful candidate will get access to a range of personal development to meet their future career aspirations including support towards sports coaching and officiating as well as the opportunity work and link with a major National Governing Body in the RFU.

What You Will Get In Return

• Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
• Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers
  
  

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here

Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to recruitmentservices.people@manchester.ac.uk

Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

Please note this role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route of the Points Based System. Candidates will need to be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK in order to be eligible to take up the post.

Enquiries About The Vacancy, Shortlisting And Interviews

Name: Ed Baker

Email: Ed.Baker@manchester.ac.uk

General Enquiries

Email: recruitmentservices.people@manchester.ac.uk

Technical Support

https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home

This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.

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