Venue Photo Manager (Women's RWC England 2025 LOC)

Organisation: World Rugby
Salary: Competitive
Location: England
Contract type: Fixed Term (Full time)
Closing date: 28 May 2025
Job Description: Venue Photo Manager (Women’s RWC England 2025 LOC)
CONTRACT: specific days between 13 August and 28 September
LOCATION: Various

****APPLICATION DEADLINE IS THURSDAY 29TH MAY****

Women’s Rugby World Cup England 2025 (Women’s RWC 2025) will be the 10th edition of the women's tournament. World Rugby, in partnership with the Rugby Football Union (RFU) and UK Sport, have formed a Local Operating Company to plan and deliver the event.

Ambitions for the tournament are at an all-time high as women’s rugby is one of the fastest growing team sports in the world. Women’s RWC 2025 will be the ultimate stage for the best players, teams and coaches from 16 nations across the globe and is set to be the biggest and most widely watched women's rugby event ever. If you are interested in being a part of a tournament that will celebrate a generational moment for global rugby, apply today!

As a key member of the Media Operations team, the Photo Manager is responsible for the management of photographers during media activities in match venues.

Key Dates:
This tournament time role starts with onboarding sessions in London between 13-15 August then the Venue Photo Managers will travel to a range of venues and matches. The schedule will include some set up days ahead of key fixtures. There will also be some non-working days in between the matches.

What you’ll be doing:
Manage photo operations within the venue on nominated days, including set up periods, stadium runs and match days
Ensure photo positions are set up and ready ahead of matches
Implement agreed photographer guidelines and policies
Prepare and deliver match day briefings to photographers and manage the assignment of photo positions using agreed World Rugby priority orders
Support the World Rugby’s Match Media Officer with the management of official and team photographers
Provide support and guidance to Venue Media Managers who are managing photographers in other venues
Work closely with Match Management and Broadcast on anything relating to pitch side photo positions
Submit daily reports during operational periods and prepare a final report at the end of the tournament

Experience & knowledge you’ll need:
Previous experience in managing photographers at international sports events
Understanding of the media landscape, particularly within women’s sport
Strong leadership
Good technical knowledge
Ability and desire to provide a superior level of customer service
Experience in dealing with international clients and stakeholders
Experience managing volunteer staff
Sound knowledge of wider media operations at sports events, including broadcast
All applicants must have a current and valid right to work in the UK

Personal Attributes:
A passion for sport and to contribute to the further growth of the women’s game.
Role-models World Rugby’s values of Discipline, Respect, Integrity, Passion, and Solidarity.
A positive, ‘can-do’ attitude; someone who is resilient, flexible, curious, and delivery focused.
Adept at working under pressure in a fast-paced environment, delivering work to deadlines and honouring commitments.
A collaborative team player, who builds strong relationships with colleagues and a diverse range of stakeholders.
Excellent planning and organisational skills, managing multiple workstreams at once; meticulous attention to detail.
Can navigate ambiguity and cut through complexity, taking a logical and creative approach to problem-solving.

Please note that RWC25 will carry out the sourcing, interviewing, selection and offer stages of this recruitment process. Should you be successful for the role, please note that onboarding, engaging and payrolling will be handled by a third party. Accordingly, if you are successful for the role, you will need to enter into a contract for services as a PAYE worker (or limited company contractor) with this third party.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:
Women’s RWC 2025 LOC is committed to building a diverse workforce and therefore strongly encourages applications from underrepresented groups. We are committed to equality and inclusion and welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of their background. We strive to be a diverse and inclusive workplace, which reflects the global sport we want to be and where everyone can be themselves and feel they belong.
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