Rugby Development Officer Sussex

Organisation: Harlequin Football Club Ltd
Salary: £27,000
Location: Twickenham Stoop
Contract type: Permanent (Full time)
Closing date: 6 August 2026
Interview date: 13 August 2026
Job Description: Purpose:
To grow and develop rugby across Harlequins' designated region by increasing participation, strengthening relationships with schools, clubs and community partners, and delivering high-quality rugby programmes that support the Harlequins Community Vision and commercial objectives.

The Details:

● Based at: Twickenham Stoop
● Reports to: Community Manager
● Supported By: Community Schools Manager, Community Camps Coordinator, Data & Engagement Officer & Community Partnerships Executive.

The Responsibilities:
● Develop and deliver a regional rugby development plan aligned with Harlequins Community objectives.
● Develop and implement a strategic development plan for rugby within their designated region, in line with Community Department’s guidelines and objectives.
● Increase participation in rugby through high-quality coaching programmes, school engagement, club support and community initiatives.
● Build and maintain strong relationships with affiliate clubs, schools, Constituent Bodies (Counties) and community stakeholders to strengthen local rugby networks
● Deliver high-quality coaching across schools, clubs, camps and community programmes for participants from U7 to adult.
● Identify and develop new school partnerships, including introducing rugby into schools without existing programmes and expanding paid delivery opportunities.
● Raise coaching standards by mentoring coaches, sharing best practice and supporting coach education initiatives.
● Support the Community Partnership Executive on affiliate club engagement programmes including (but not limited to) match day experiences e.g. Big Game and home fixture block ticket sales.
● Support the delivery of Community match day activations, including coaching clinics, festivals, tournaments and on-pitch experiences.
● Promote Harlequins programmes, drive ticket sales and support commercial and community engagement objectives.
● Continually identify opportunities to grow the Harlequins brand, increase audience engagement and enhance the impact of Community programmes.

Qualifications / Experience:

England Rugby Coaching Award (Level 2) - Essential
England Rugby Advanced Coaching Award (Level 3) - Desirable
A Level or equivalent education standard - Essential
Valid driving license - Essential
Previous community coaching experience in school/camp setting - Essential
RFU DBS certificate - Desirable
First Aid certificate - Desirable
Sports related degree qualification - Desirable

Personal and Technical Skills:
● Good knowledge and understanding of the RFU age grade rugby regulations.
● Outstanding communication and organisational skills.
● Good working knowledge of Excel, Word and PowerPoint software packages.
● Energetic, enthusiastic, and inspiring coach with the ability to deliver high quality sessions to a wide range of participants – both male and female.
● Organised, reliable and professional to ensure that the Harlequins brand is constantly upheld.

The Culture and Behaviours we look for:
● Tempo – Can act with pace when needed and has the ability to quickly adapt plans according to the environment and requirements of both Club and Clients without compromising quality and detail.
● Relate – demonstrates the ability to work with a diverse group of individuals at all levels both internally and externally to drive excellent outcomes. Is passionate about making rugby inclusive for all and builds long term relationships understanding the importance of these to deliver excellence.
● Unconventional - Able to approach and solve problems with fresh thinking and an open mind which reflects the courageous and innovative nature of the Club. Thinks creatively to remove roadblocks and drive things forward.
● Enjoyment – Creates interactions with the Community that excite and inspire supporting the growth of the game and our Community’s connection to Quins.
How to apply: Please send a CV and Cover letter to jobs@quins.co.uk to apply. Harlequins is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

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Rugby Development Officer Sussex