L'entreprise
The company.
Rugby Europe is the European governing body responsible for the promotion, development, administration and management of international competitions for the 47 member unions across the continent. The association organises more than 130 international XV’s matches and 15 rugby Sevens tournaments each year, including the Men’s European XV’s Championships (Championship, Trophy, Conference 1 & 2, Development), the U20 and U18 European XV’s Championships, and all the Rugby 7s Competitions for the European Nations Men and Women, European Championships and regional qualifications for the Olympic Games. Founded in 1934, Rugby Europe plays a pivotal role in the development of Rugby across the European continent. Rugby Europe is one of the six Regional Associations across the globe, members of World Rugby, the international rugby federation.
Profil attendu
Expected profile.
Profile
👉🏼Expertise in rugby development strategies, including participation growth and grassroots program implementation (e.g., Get Into Rugby, Rugby Rising Play).
👉🏼Solid understanding of governance models within sports organizations.
👉🏼Multilingual: Fluency in English required; French is an asset; a third language is a plus.
Skills
👉🏼Strong capabilities in programme and project management, including planning, execution, and evaluation.
👉🏼Ability to interpret and advise on financial data (budgets, forecasts, cash flows, balance sheets) on both public and private funding strategies to support rugby development.
👉🏼Excellent interpersonal communication skills and cultural sensitivity for liaising with Unions, regional bodies, and global partners.
Missions
Rugby Europe has enjoyed significant growth in the last couple years and is now looking to recruit a Development Officer who will be at the heart or rugby growth, working with Rugby Unions across the continent.
The 47 national Rugby Unions are categorized in 5 categories, reflecting the maturity and stage of development of each Union:
- High Performance (6 Unions)
- Performance (5 Unions)
- Development (3 Unions)
- Growth (3 Unions)
- Membership (30 Unions)
1. Deliver Services to Unions as per Rugby Europe Strategic Plan :
- Administration, strategy and governance
- Establishes and enforces bylaws and governance frameworks.
- Develops and implements strategic plans and annual budgets.
- Manages human resources and membership strategy.
- Oversees stadium operations, including artificial pitches.
- Plans and executes events and competitions.
- Sporting
- Coordinates volunteers and manages competition structures.
- Implements development plans for players, coaches, and clubs.
- Provides equipment and ensures disciplinary standards.
- Trains and assigns match officials.
- Promotes and monitors player safety.
- Funding
- Secures and manages public funding.
- Attracts and negotiates private funding and partnerships.
- Diversifies revenue sources to ensure sustainability.
2. Inspire growth in the game and increase participation in Rugby :
- Listen to the needs of Member Unions to support the development of rugby in their countries.
- Advise on strategies and processes to grow the game in collaboration with the Regional Association and the World Rugby Regional Partnership Manager (RPM).
- Drive growth by increasing rugby participation—registered and non-registered players, teams, and programs—with a focus on Unions in membership and growth categories.
- Oversee the delivery of Get Into Rugby and Rugby Rising Play programs by the Unions.
- Ensure Unions have up-to-date development plans and provide guidance on strategic, operational, and rugby development planning, including facilitating the creation of such plans when needed.
- Coordinate closely with the World Rugby RPM, Rugby Europe CEO and staff, and the Rugby Europe Development Committee on policies and activities to grow the game.
- Report Union feedback to Rugby Europe and World Rugby to inform policy-making and development programs.
3. Provide strategic support to Unions :
- Completes Union Visits/Reviews in the Region with a specific focus on (but not limited to) unions in membership and growth categories
- Stimulate, encourage and organize regional cooperation between neighbouring countries
- Provide support to Unions in their relationship with local government authorities and meet government officials as appropriate
- Advises and guides Unions on securing and processes Olympic solidarity investment
- Works with World Rugby RPM, Rugby Europe Regional Training Manager and WR Technical Services to ensure there is growth in accredited personnel
- Provide support and guidance to Unions on their public and private funding strategies, including commercial and marketing strategies
- Negotiates with Unions whose Governance structures do not meet the required standards and facilitates improved Governance structures
Informations complémentaires
Location, date of arrival & compensation.
Where ? Paris 8th, on site at RE office for the first couple months, can be flexible later on.
When ? Permanent contract, date of entry to be agreed
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