England Rugby (the RFU) is looking for a Club Operations & Investment Manager to join its Rugby Development team on a maternity cover contract.
The Role
Reporting to the Club and Communities Operations Manager, you will lead the development and delivery of club and Constituent Body (CB)-facing data, reporting and investment operations across the community game.
You will oversee the Club Portal as the primary data source for club and CB insight, and provide financial and operational oversight of investment funding streams, including loan programmes and CB funding.
Key Responsibilities
- Own and develop the Club Portal and its data architecture, reporting frameworks and governance standards
- Shape reporting outputs, including Tableau dashboards, with Data & Insights colleagues
- Lead financial governance of club and CB investment, including capital, revenue, grant and loan programmes
- Oversee capital and venue funding processes and coordinate the legal and security processes for facility loans
- Own the reporting frameworks behind CB funding, including audits and outcome-based reporting
- Provide insight to senior leaders and act as the link between Facilities, Finance, Data & Insights and delivery teams
About You
- Advanced Smartsheet expertise (system design, automation and reporting)
- Strong understanding of data governance and operational process design
- Experience managing grant or investment processes end to end
- Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and stakeholder management
- A deep understanding of the community rugby landscape
- Desirable: experience of capital or facilities programmes, BI tools such as Tableau, PMO or governance environments, and audit processes
Key Details
- Location: Home based, with some travel to Allianz Stadium
- Contract: Fixed term – initial 6-month maternity cover from November 2026, with the possibility of extension up to 12 months; full time (35 hours per week)
- Salary: c. £47,000
- Applications: An anonymised CV (no cover letter needed)
- First-round interviews: w/c 16 November 2026
- Closing date: 10 November 2026 (12 noon); the RFU may close the vacancy early
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Club Operations & Investment Manager (Maternity Cover) employer: England Rugby
The Rugby Football Union (RFU) is an exceptional employer, dedicated to fostering a vibrant work culture that champions inclusivity and community engagement. With a strong commitment to employee growth and development, the RFU offers unique opportunities for individuals passionate about rugby to make a meaningful impact in the sport while enjoying the flexibility of remote work at the Allianz Stadium in Twickenham. Join us in enriching lives through rugby and be part of a team that values integrity, collaboration, and the future of the game.
