Organisation Rugby Football League Salary Competitive Location Manchester Contract type Permanent (Part time) Closing date 9 August 2024 Job Description The Rugby Football League (RFL) is the governing body for the Sport of Rugby League in the United Kingdom.
We believe that Rugby League is more than a sport. It is a cultural identity, a passion, a way of life, and a practical force for good in communities. Its history is one of determination to succeed against the odds, to fight discrimination and intolerance, and to be an honest and authentic sport, which cares enough to make a difference to its fans, their families, and our communities. Since 1895, we have delivered a sport that delights fans across the country. We are proud of who we are, the value we add to sport and society, and the difference we make, together.
Rugby League has at the start of 2023, agreed a new corporate strategy and undergone a significant governance restructure, which includes the creation of a new entity, RL Commercial. The realignment enables the focus of the RFL to be on developing and growing the grassroots game, driving participation, performance of the England teams, and independently regulating the sport. Whilst working closely alongside RL Commercial, the RFL is dedicated to continuing to be a high performing national governing body. In addition, in 2022, Rugby League announced a long-term strategic partnership with a global leader in the sports and entertainment industry, IMG-Endeavour Group, the sport is now poised to take advantage of an array of exciting opportunities.
The RFL recognises the enhanced creativity, performance, and legitimacy of an organisation that embraces and celebrates diversity, and we are actively striving to realise these benefits at executive level and beyond. We recognise that to fully deliver on our mission and be true to our guiding principles, we must be representative of the communities which we serve. We have committed to achieving gender parity and greater diversity within the RFL, and strongly encourage applications from suitably qualified candidates from under-represented sections of the community, whether based on sex, gender, race, disability, sexuality, lower socio-economic groups, or other characteristics. We would be pleased to discuss our culture and commitments with any interested individuals.
An exciting opportunity has arisen at the RFL, the national governing body for Rugby League in the UK. We are seeking to appoint an Administrative Assistant to the Executive Team based at our office in Manchester. The post holder will offer administrative support to the Executive and Non-Executive team, including tasks such as managing diaries, arranging meetings (including travel planning), and ensuring the Executive team’s office operates efficiently, with a customer-focused approach.
This role is based five days a week in the Rugby Football League Headquarters in Manchester.
Principal duties will include:
•Offer comprehensive administrative support, including diary management, maintaining an up-to-date filing system via Sharepoint, and drafting reports on behalf of the CEO and directors.
•Ensure meticulous maintenance of files, minutes, and reports.
•Provide necessary documentation for the Executive team for their meetings.
•Take professional and accurate minutes of all board meetings and sub-committees.
•Take charge of organising meetings for the CEO, Chair, and Board, including agenda issuance, room booking, and arrangements for hospitality and catering. Also, ensure relevant documentation is available and circulated as needed.
•Coordinate UK and overseas travel within RFL guidelines.
•Deliver a friendly and helpful answering service for individuals trying to contact the CEO, Chair, Executive, and Non-Executive Board Members.
•Demonstrate initiative by performing additional duties consistent with the responsibilities of the role and the needs of the RFL.
To be considered for this role, you must:
•Have strong administrational skills including taking professional and accurate meeting notes.
•Have a positive attitude to Information Technology in carrying out the responsibilities of the post with comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Email.
•Act in a professional manner. Displaying a high level of professionalism, integrity and confidentiality.
•Have experience of drafting reports to a high standard.
The RFL recognises the enhanced creativity, performance, and legitimacy of an organisation that embraces and celebrates diversity and are actively striving to realise these benefits at Board and beyond. We recognise that to fully deliver on our mission and be true to our guiding principles, we must be representative of the communities which we serve.
We have committed to achieving gender parity and greater diversity on our Board and related sub-committees, and strongly encourage applications from suitably qualified candidates from under-represented sections of the community, whether based on sex, gender, race, disability, sexuality, lower socio-economic groups, or other characteristics. We would be pleased to discuss our culture and commitments with any interested individuals. If you are an applicant with a disability who meets the essential requirements of the job, we will interview you. Please declare this in your cover letter. We would be pleased to receive applications in alternative formats.
To apply for this role, please send your CV and a covering letter to by 9th August 2024. If you would like an informal discussion about the role, please contact .