Richmond Rugby aims to provide a welcoming and inspiring environment for all to enjoy positive experiences through sport. After a highly successful season, Richmond have been promoted as National League 1 Winners to the Championship Rugby division for the 25/26 season. It is also one of the highest ranked community rugby clubs in the country.
Based at the Richmond Athletic Ground, ambitious plans are in place to grow and develop their home ground to become a multi-sport and events destination. The Club therefore requires a dynamic and engaging leader to work across all areas of the Club operations and elevate the venue to reach its full potential.
Job Specification
The Managing Director will be responsible for the day-to-day management of all operational, financial and commercial aspects of the Club and for the delivery and implementation of the business plan. The role holder will be very financially literate, commercially focused, hands-on and highly visible leader, able to engage seamlessly with all key internal and external stakeholders.
Applications are invited from Candidates who can demonstrate the following:
* A commercially driven business leader with significant P&L responsibility, ideally gained within a sporting club or venue, event management or member-based organisation.
* A high level of financial literacy and obsession with financial performance.
* Strong track record of commercial growth across multiple revenue streams in particular; venue programming and hire, events, hospitality, commercial partnerships and membership.
* An engaging personality to lead and build a high performing and cohesive team, encouraging a culture of collaboration, innovation and support.
* A natural willingness to be hands-on to manage the day-to-day operations of a multi-functional organisation.
* High levels of emotional intelligence, political astuteness and resilience.
* Experience of raising external capital is highly desirable.
To Apply:
Please send a covering letter, CV and details of remuneration to richmondrugby@psdgroup.com
Closing Date: Friday 09 May 2025
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Sales, Finance, and Management
Industries
Sports Teams and Clubs
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