Club Business Development Officer at The Welsh Rugby Union

Cardiff CF10 1NS, , United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Oct, 25

Salary

31000.0

Posted On

11 Jul, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Stakeholder Management, Risk, Relationship Building, Welsh, Large Groups, Financial Planning, Decision Making

Industry

Information Technology/IT

Description

Club Business Development Officer
To provide clubs with support with business planning, risk planning, governance issues and culture using knowledge, best practice, thematic expertise. Working closely with committees within the rugby clubs, to understand what matters to them and where Club Development support can make the biggest difference.
Closing Date: 31stJuly 2025
Salary: £31,000 per annum
Location: Hybrid working with an expectation that you will work in an agreed WRU office/location at least three days per week.
Hours of work: 35 hrs per week across a 7/7 pattern
Responsible to: Club Business Development Lead
Contractual status: Full time, permanent

WRU REQUIREMENTS

Valid UK driving licence is desirable as a business needs vehicle is allocated to the role
This role is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and reviewed regularly in line with regulated activity and policy requirements
Exceptional passion and motivation to develop innovative approaches to increasing income for Community Club.
An understanding and commitment to equality, diversity and anti-discriminatory practices in employment and sport
Work in accordance with all group policies and procedures, including GDPR and sustainable development
An understanding of individual responsibility in complying with health and safety policies and arrangements.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities, tasks & actions:

Supporting clubs to ensure that they are resilient, sustainable and thriving environments.
Providing best practice education and examples of how a community rugby club should be run.
Ensuring clubs are funding ready and have all required information to be able to accept multiple income streams in line with the One Wales WRU Strategy
Ensure that clubs have strong club development plans / club improvement plans to enable them to grow through the club investment model
Ensure that clubs have all the supportive solutions required to meet their required standard as part of the new club investment model
Liaising with Key Stakeholders to identify opportunities for rugby clubs
Supporting clubs to ensure that they are compliant with relevant regulations and policies

Key Relationships:

WRU Community Director
Head of Club Development
Club Development Team
WRU National Leads Teams
Community Club officials and Volunteers