The RFL, the national governing body for the sport of Rugby League, is aiming high, to deliver our strategic aims and take our sport forward. We require a number of key players and talented individuals to join our exciting team of dedicated professionals. We need people who display drive and determination and who genuinely want to make a positive difference to our sport. If you have knowledge of the sport and the skills and qualifications we seek we would welcome your application for any of the following roles:

These are all fixed-term opportunities, due to funding being provided by Sports England until March 2013. Employment will be subject to this funding.

REGIONAL TALENT & COACH MANAGERS

1 x North West - £24,800

1 x London - £24,800 + London Allowance of £3,000

Reporting to the Regional Manager, you will lead the implementation of national coach and coach education programmes within the region. You will establish and manage a talent development pathway that meets agreed national standards. You will develop and implement coaching workforce plans based upon the long term coach development model. You will manage the delivery and development of world leading coach development systems within professional and semi professional clubs and sub regional structures, through expert advice, analysis and guidance.

An experienced Project Manager, you will be able to demonstrate the ability to manage and prioritise multiple projects and work successfully with multiple stakeholders.  You will translate the national programmes within the regions, working closely with the regional manager and talent coaches. A senior coach, with UKCC level 3 coaching, IAPS, CTS, you will be an experienced manager of people, programmes and projects, an excellent communicator, both written and verbal, with strong organisational skills and you will have the ability to lead and develop others.

In return for your efforts we offer a competitive salary, a 35 hour week, 23 days holiday, stakeholder pension scheme, health insurance and a chance to be part of this exciting and growing business.

Appointments will be made subject to an enhanced CRB check.

To find out more about us or for an application pack please visit our website at www.therfl.co.uk or call 0844 477 7113 (Option 7, Option 2) and ask for Lyndsey Spencer or Linda Wilton.

Closing date for receipt of applications: Friday 6 November 2009.

If you are an applicant with disability who meets the essential requirements of the job we will interview you.  We would be pleased to receive applications in alternative formats.

The RFL is committed to equality through diversity.