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The League Managers Association is the collective, representative voice of all managers, past and present, from the Premier League, Sky Bet Championship, Sky Bet League One, Sky Bet League Two, Barclays WSL and Barclays WSL 2.

Tracing its history back to 1919 and the first iteration of the Managers and Secretaries Association, the modern LMA has established itself as a leading stakeholder in football, guided by and delivering to its members. It has become an internationally recognised and respected organisation, priding itself on the positive impact it has on the careers of its members and on the game.

Internal Role Title: Partnerships and Business Development Manager

Reports To: Commercial Director

Role Purpose:

The Partnerships and Business Development Manager will lead strategic partner relationships, deliver outstanding partnership activations and events, drive the growth of the LMA's 1919 Club, support new business development and contribute to the ongoing growth and success of the LMA's commercial strategy

Location: Office based at St George’s Park, Newborough Road, Needwood, Burton on Trent, DE13 9PD

Hours: Full time: 9-5.30 Monday to Friday, plus additional hours as required

Salary: Up to £45,000 (dependent on experience)

Benefits:

Private healthcare

Pension

20 days holiday (increasing by 1 day for each complete year of service up to a max of 25 days), plus bank holidays

Subsidised lunches at St George’s Park

Free access to gym facilities at St George’s Park

Role Requirements:

No1: Partnership Management & Delivery

• To lead on selected LMA commercial relationships, including direct account management.

• To support the Commercial Director with selected renewals, contracts and invoicing.

• To track, monitor and report on the performance of each selected partner account.

• To identify and explore new commercial opportunities aligned to the LMA's strategic objectives.

• To develop and strengthen relationships across partner organisations, identifying opportunities to enhance partnerships, increase engagement and support long-term retention and growth.

• To support the Commercial Director in the preparation of partner invoices, maintaining accurate financial records and assisting with commercial reporting.

No2: Partnerships Delivery

• To co-ordinate the delivery of partnership rights and bespoke activations, ensuring contractual obligations are delivered to the highest standard, including:

o Institute corporate events

o Football tournaments

o Corporate hospitality

o Golf events

o Private dinners

o LMA Member and Ambassador appearances

o Coaching days

o Other bespoke partnership activations

• To plan and manage the delivery of partnership activations, ensuring each activity is aligned to partner objectives and delivers maximum value.

• To work collaboratively with the Events Manager and wider LMA team to ensure the successful planning and delivery of partnership events and experiences.

• To co-ordinate all operational aspects of partnership delivery, including guest management, talent liaison, suppliers, production, communications and event logistics where required.

• To represent the LMA at partner events and activations, ensuring an exceptional experience for partners, Members, ambassadors and guests.

• To complete all partnership administration, including event documentation, partner reporting, evaluations and internal debriefs, ensuring accurate records are maintained.

.No3: Business Development

• To support the Commercial Director in achieving annual commercial revenue targets through proactive business development activity.

• To identify, research and develop new commercial partnership opportunities aligned to the LMA's strategic objectives.

• To generate, manage and maintain a healthy pipeline of prospective partners across agreed target sectors.

• To prepare high-quality proposals, presentations and commercial pitches that effectively communicate the LMA's value proposition. To support the Commercial Director with commercial negotiations, contract preparation and the successful conversion of new business opportunities.

• To develop and maintain strong relationships with senior decision-makers, maximise opportunities and explore new revenue opportunities.

No4: 1919 Club

• To lead the operational delivery and ongoing development of the LMA 1919 Club, ensuring an exceptional experience for all Members.

• To develop and maintain strong relationships with 1919 Club Members, delivering outstanding levels of service and engagement.

• To plan and co-ordinate the annual programme of member benefits, networking events and exclusive experiences.

• To identify and implement new initiatives that enhance member engagement, satisfaction and long-term retention.

• To support the promotion, acquisition, renewal and growth of 1919 Club Memberships, contributing to annual commercial targets.

• To monitor Membership performance, evaluate member feedback and provide recommendations to support the continued growth and commercial success of the 1919 Club.

No5: LMA Team

• To develop strong working relationships with the Commercial and wider LMA Team.

• To contribute to the team environment and open communication culture.

• To meet internal deadlines.

• To demonstrate creativity and take risks.

• To develop strong working relationships with LMA Members and ambassadors.

WRU's ambition is to establish Welsh Rugby as a world-leading high performance system across both the men’s and women’s game. This role is central to creating and embedding a unified Welsh DNA for high performance culture, leadership, team effectiveness and psychological development, ensuring alignment, clarity and competitive advantage across all national teams and pathways. The role will lead a progressive, system-wide programme of learning, development and support that builds the psycho-social capability of players, coaches and staff to create and thrive in winning Welsh teams - both on and off the field.

Salary: Competitive

Closing Date: 5pm 31 July 2026

The role

To lead the strategic and operational delivery of high performance culture, leadership, team effectiveness and psychological development across the men’s and women’s game. The role is accountable for defining, creating and embedding a clear Welsh DNA for behavioural performance — establishing the principles, standards, language and practices that underpin world-class performance environments across all national teams and pathways, ensuring that players, coaches and staff consistently develop and demonstrate the mindset, behaviours and capabilities required to win at the highest level.

Key Responsibilities, Tasks and Activities

• Define, own and embed a clear Welsh DNA for high performance culture, leadership, team effectiveness and psychological development across all teams and pathways

• Lead behavioural performance across WRU, establishing the frameworks, standards, language and practices that underpin consistent winning behaviours

• Lead the development of a world-class strategy for high performance culture, leadership, team effectiveness and psychological development across both the men’s and women’s game

• Establish system-wide principles, standards and ways of working aligned to “what it takes to win” in international rugby

• Design and implement an integrated, progressive behavioural performance system that develops players, coaches and staff to consistently perform at the highest level

• Develop and deploy practical toolkits, frameworks and resources for coaches, players and staff to enable consistent application of high performance culture, leadership, team effectiveness and psychological development across all environments

• Lead the operational delivery of behavioural performance and team effectiveness services across all national teams and pathways

• Develop and deliver a comprehensive coach and staff development programme focused on leadership, identity, behaviours, communication, facilitation, environment design and team effectiveness

• Provide direct support to the Men’s senior team and other selected national teams, as required, to optimise performance environments and behaviours

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with professional clubs to ensure alignment of cultural, leadership and behavioural development of Welsh-qualified players

• Recruit, lead, manage and develop a high-performing team of practitioners and external consultants

• Drive innovation and applied research in behavioural performance, leadership and team effectiveness to create competitive advantage.

• Establish and implement measurement frameworks to assess behavioural, cultural and leadership performance across teams and programmes

• Manage departmental resources and ensure effective deployment of expertise across the system

• Act as a senior leader and role model for high performance culture within WRU

• Provide visible engagement in coaching, selection and development activities across the international pathway to ensure alignment of behaviours and standards

• Provide support to WRU coach development activities on an agreed number of occasions per year

• Maintain excellent levels of personal development to ensure knowledge and practice remains at the highest level

• Act as an outstanding ambassador for the WRU and the game in Wales

• Participation in marketing and sponsorship activities according to the needs of the WRU and partners

The role is to lead the strategic and operational delivery of Physical Performance and Nutrition (PPN) across the men’s and women’s game. 

The role is accountable for defining, creating and embedding a clear Welsh DNA for PPN — establishing the principles, standards, language and practices that underpin world-class preparation, recovery and performance across all national teams and pathways 

Closing Date: 15 September 2026

Salary: Competitive

Key responsibilities, tasks and activities

• Define and embed a clear Welsh DNA for Physical Performance and Nutrition across all teams and pathways 

• Lead the development of a world-class PPN strategy across both the men’s and women’s game 

• Establish system-wide standards, frameworks and language aligned to ‘what it takes to win’ in international rugby 

• Lead and manage delivery of PPN services across all national teams and pathways 

• Ensure alignment and integration with coaching, medical and wider performance services 

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with professional clubs to ensure player alignment and optimisation 

• Lead, manage and develop a high-performing team of PPN practitioners 

• Drive innovation and research in PPN to create competitive advantage for Welsh Rugby 

• Lead the development of appropriate performance monitoring, data and technology projects in PPN to inform decision-making 

• Manage departmental resources and ensure compliance with all regulatory standards 

• Act as a leader and role model for high performance culture within WRU 

• Deliver outstanding on and off-field coaching and learning for the Men’s senior team, and other teams as required using a variety of styles to meet the diverse needs of players 

• Collaborate and provide support to the multidisciplinary support team for the men’s senior team, ensuring alignment and collaboration with the wider support team across the WRU 

• Support the creation and maintenance of exceptional individual development plans for international players in alignment with the Welsh DNA and in collaboration with regional professional clubs 

• Lead the development of an integrated nutrition strategy that is integrated across the different teams that energises staff and players to take ownership of the programme and be energised in their involvement 

• Provide appropriate and visible engagement in coaching, selection and development activities for the Welsh international player pathway to ensure alignment of selection and development decisions 

• Provide support to WRU coach development activities on an agreed number of occasions per year 

• Maintain excellent levels of personal development to ensure knowledge and practice remains at the highest possible level to support role and team objectives 

• Act as an exemplary role model for Welsh age grade coaches in coaching and leadership practice and behaviours 

• Act as an outstanding ambassador for the WRU and the game in Wales, representing the team in media and communications and work with intelligence and strategic awareness 

• Participation in marketing and sponsorship activities according to the needs of the WRU and partners 

Knowledge skills and experience

Essential

• Degree in Sports Science, Nutrition or related discipline 

• Relevant professional accreditation (UKSCA, BASES, NSCA or equivalent) 

• Extensive experience in elite sport 

• Proven track record of leading high-performance teams 

• Deep expertise in physical performance and applied sports nutrition 

• Experience in international or elite team sport environments 

• Strong leadership, communication and relationship skills 

• Strong experience and skills using data and technology to inform performance 

• Exceptional on and off field delivery using a variety of methods and approaches 

• A growth mindset and strong evidence of continued professional development 

• A commitment to live in Wales and be present and engaged in all aspects of the role in a full-time capacity 

Desirable

• Master’s degree or higher 

• Experience in international rugby or collision sport 

• Experience leading system-wide performance programmes 

• Rugby coaching experience and or qualification 

• Welsh language capability 

Behaviours

• Collaborative Teamwork – Works cooperatively and inclusively with others ensuring participation within teams and across different divisions 

• Builds Relationships - Initiates, develops, maintains and leverages outstanding relationships with a wide network of players, colleagues and external stakeholders  

• Influential Communication – Persuasively engages with and motivates others to gain support and ‘buy in’ for ideas 

• Excellence and Quality – Seeks excellence in every area, sets and completes work to high standards and continually looks for ways of improving performance 

• Creating Solutions – Curious and outward facing, constantly researching challenges and identifies various options and looks at issues from a variety of perspectives 

• Inspiring Others to Succeed – Clear understanding and belief of own and others’ capability to succeed and coaches self and others to accelerate and improve their capability 

• Performing under pressure - Maintains performance under pressure, copes with adversity and adapts to the environment 

WRU Requirements

The WRU require that individuals are proficient in IT skills, specifically Microsoft packages. Excellent written and verbal communications are essential, along with the ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. 

Ability to communicate through the medium of Welsh and a Valid UK Driver's License is desirable. This role is subject to a basic/enhanced DBS check. 

The Perks

As a permanent member of the WRU Group, you will have access to our full range of employee benefits, including: 

• Salary Sacrifice Pension (5% employee contribution, matched by WRU) 

• Life assurance scheme 

• WRU Group Ticket Allocation (in line with ticketing policy) 

• One additional paid day off (birthday leave) 

• Employee assistance programme 

• Team Tactics – hybrid working arrangements 

• Free stadium parking and gym 

• WRU Group store and tour discounts 

• WRU Group partnership offers 

• Eye Care Voucher Scheme 

• Cycle to Work Scheme 

Our Values

The WRU Group are committed to developing a culture whereby all employees are equally valued and respected. Our aims, together with our vision and mission, are underpinned by our core values and beliefs which embrace: Integrity, Excellence, Success, Courage, Family & Humour. 

Inclusion At The WRU

The WRU Group are committed to building diverse, high-performing and engaged teams across Welsh Rugby. We are ambitious about providing a people first culture where everyone can belong, be heard and respected. We are happy to talk to you about our Crys I Bawb EDI Strategy (2024-2029) and you can also read more about our commitment in our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy. 

Diversity monitoring

We know that we deliver better services when our workforce reflects the full range of backgrounds and experiences in the society we serve. 

To continue to do this we need your help in filling out a short monitoring form. 

None of the information you provide will be visible as part of your application. It will only be used anonymously to monitor the inclusivity of our selection processes. 

You can select 'prefer not to say’ if you would rather not answer any question. 

Pennaeth Perfformiad Corfforol a Maeth

Y rôl

Arwain cyflwyniad strategol a gweithredol Perfformiad Corfforol a Maeth (PPN) ar draws gêm y dynion a'r menywod. 

Mae'r rôl yn gyfrifol am ddiffinio, creu ac ymgorffori DNA Cymreig clir ar gyfer PPN — sefydlu'r egwyddorion, y safonau, yr iaith a'r arferion sy'n sail i baratoi, adfer a pherfformiad o'r radd flaenaf ar draws pob tîm a llwybr cenedlaethol 

Dyddiad Cau: 15 Medi 2026

Cyflog: Cystadleuol

Cyfrifoldebau, tasgau a gweithgareddau allweddol

• Diffinio ac ymgorffori DNA Cymreig clir ar gyfer Perfformiad Corfforol a Maeth ar draws yr holl dimau a llwybrau 

• Arwain datblygiad strategaeth PPN o'r radd flaenaf ar draws gêm y dynion a'r menywod 

• Sefydlu safonau, fframweithiau ac iaith ar draws y system sy'n cyd-fynd â 'beth sydd ei angen i ennill' mewn rygbi rhyngwladol 

• Arwain a rheoli cyflwyniad gwasanaethau PPN ar draws yr holl dimau a llwybrau cenedlaethol 

• Sicrhau aliniad ac integreiddiad â gwasanaethau hyfforddi, meddygol a pherfformiad ehangach 

• Datblygu a chynnal perthnasau clir gyda chlybiau proffesiynol i sicrhau aliniad ac optimeiddiad chwaraewyr 

• Arwain, rheoli a datblygu tîm perfformiad uchel o ymarferwyr PPN 

• Ysgogi arloesedd ac ymchwil mewn PPN i greu mantais gystadleuol i Rygbi Cymru 

• Arwain datblygiad prosiectau monitro perfformiad, data a thechnoleg mewn PPN i lywio penderfyniadau 

• Rheoli adnoddau ariannol a sicrhau cydymffurfiaeth â'r holl safonau rheoleiddiol 

• Gweithredu fel arweinydd a model rôl ar gyfer diwylliant perfformiad uchel o fewn URC 

• Darparu hyfforddiant a dysgu rhagorol ar y cae ac oddi arno i dîm uwch y Dynion, a thimau eraill yn ôl yr angen gan ddefnyddio amrywiaeth o arddulliau i ddiwallu anghenion amrywiol chwaraewyr 

• Cydweithio a darparu cefnogaeth i'r tîm cymorth amlddisgyblaethol ar gyfer tîm uwch y dynion, gan sicrhau aliniad a chydweithio â'r tîm cymorth ehangach ar draws URC 

• Cefnogi'r broses o greu a chynnal cynlluniau datblygu unigol ac eithriadol i chwaraewyr rhyngwladol wrth alinio â DNA Cymru ac mewn cydweithrediad â chlybiau proffesiynol rhanbarthol 

• Darparu ymgysylltiad priodol a gweladwy mewn gweithgareddau hyfforddi, dewis a datblygu ar gyfer llwybr chwaraewyr rhyngwladol Cymru i sicrhau alinio penderfyniadau dewis a datblygu 

• Darparu cymorth i weithgareddau datblygu hyfforddwyr URC ar nifer cytunedig o achlysuron y flwyddyn 

• Cynnal lefelau rhagorol o ddatblygiad personol i sicrhau bod gwybodaeth ac ymarfer yn parhau ar y lefel uchaf posib i gefnogi amcanion y rôl a'r tîm 

• Gweithredu fel model rôl enghreifftiol i hyfforddwyr gradd oedran yng Nghymru mewn ymarfer ac ymddygiadau hyfforddi ac arwain 

• Gweithredu fel llysgennad rhagorol i URC a'r gêm yng Nghymru, gan gynrychioli'r tîm yn y cyfryngau a gohebiaeth a gweithio gyda deallusrwydd ac ymwybyddiaeth strategol 

• Cymryd rhan mewn gweithgareddau marchnata a noddi yn unol ag anghenion URC a phartneriaid 

Gwybodaeth, sgiliau a phrofiad

Hanfodol

• Gradd mewn Gwyddor Chwaraeon, Maeth neu ddisgyblaeth gysylltiedig 

• Achrediad proffesiynol perthnasol (UKSCA, BASES, NSCA neu gyfwerth) 

• Profiad helaeth (10+ mlynedd) mewn chwaraeon elît 

• Hanes profedig o arwain timau perfformiad uchel 

• Arbenigedd dwfn mewn perfformiad corfforol a maeth chwaraeon cymhwysol 

• Profiad mewn amgylcheddau chwaraeon tîm rhyngwladol neu elît 

• Sgiliau arweinyddiaeth, cyfathrebu a pherthynas cryf 

• Profiad cryf a sgiliau defnyddio data a thechnoleg i lywio perfformiad 

• Cyflwyniad rhagorol ar y cae ac oddi arno gan ddefnyddio amrywiaeth o ddulliau 

• Meddylfryd twf a thystiolaeth gadarn o ddatblygiad proffesiynol parhaus 

• Ymrwymiad i fyw yng Nghymru a bod yn bresennol ac wedi ymgysylltu â phob agwedd ar y rôl mewn capasiti llawn amser 

Dymunol

• Gradd Meistr neu uwch 

• Profiad mewn rygbi rhyngwladol neu chwaraeon gwrthdrawiad 

• Profiad o arwain rhaglenni perfformiad ar draws systemau 

• Profiad a/neu gymhwyster hyfforddi rygbi 

• Gallu yn y Gymraeg 

Ymddygiadau

• Gwaith Tîm Cydweithredol – Yn gweithio'n gydweithredol ac yn gynhwysol gydag eraill i sicrhau cyfranogiad o fewn timau ac ar draws gwahanol adrannau 

• Meithrin Perthnasau - Yn cychwyn, datblygu, cynnal ac yn defnyddio perthnasau eithriadol gyda rhwydwaith eang o chwaraewyr, cydweithwyr a rhanddeiliaid allanol Cyfathrebu Dylanwadol – Yn ymgysylltu'n berswadiol â ac yn cymell eraill er mwyn ennill cefnogaeth i syniadau 

• Rhagoriaeth a Safon – Yn ceisio rhagoriaeth ym mhob maes, yn gosod ac yn cwblhau gwaith o ansawdd uchel ac yn chwilio'n barhaus am ffyrdd o wella perfformiad 

• Creu Datrysiadau – Yn chwilfrydig ac yn allblyg, yn ymchwilio i heriau yn barhaus ac yn nodi opsiynau amrywiol, ac yn astudio materion o amryw safbwyntiau 

• Ysbrydoli Eraill i Lwyddo – Dealltwriaeth a chred gref yn ei allu ei hun a gallu pobl eraill i lwyddo ac yn hyfforddi ei hun ac eraill i gyflymu a gwella eu gallu 

• Perfformio o dan bwysau - Yn cynnal perfformiad o dan bwysau, yn ymdopi â thrallod ac yn addasu i'r amgylchedd 

GOFYNION URC

Mae URC yn mynnu bod gan unigolion sgiliau TG, yn benodol pecynnau Microsoft. Mae sgiliau cyfathrebu ysgrifenedig a llafar rhagorol yn hanfodol, ynghyd â'r gallu i feithrin perthnasoedd cryf gyda rhanddeiliaid mewnol ac allanol. 

Mae'r gallu i gyfathrebu trwy gyfrwng y Gymraeg a Thrwydded Yrru Ddilys y DU yn ddymunol. Mae'r rôl hon yn amodol ar wiriad DBS sylfaenol/manwl. 

Y MANTEISION

Fel aelod parhaol o Grŵp URC, bydd gennych fynediad at ein hystod lawn o fuddion cyflogeion, gan gynnwys:

• Pensiwn Aberth Cyflog (cyfraniad cyflogai o 5%,cyfraniad cyfatebol gan URC) 

• Cynllun yswiriant bywyd 

• Dyraniad Tocyn Grŵp URC (yn unol â Pholisi Tocynnau) 

• Un diwrnod ychwanegol o wyliau tâl (gwyliau pen-blwydd) 

• Rhaglen cymorth i weithwyr 

• Tactegau Tîm – trefniadau gweithio hybrid 

• Parcio stadiwm a champfa am 

• Gostyngiadau siop a theithiau Grŵp URC 

• Cynigion partneriaeth Grŵp URC 

• Cynllun Talebau Gofal Llygaid 

• Cynllun Beicio i'r Gwaith 

• Gostyngiadau Gwestai'r Celtic Collection 

Ein Gwerthoedd

Mae Grŵp URC wedi ymrwymo i ddatblygu diwylliant lle mae pob gweithiwr yn cael ei werthfawrogi a'i barchu'n gyfartal. Mae ein nodau, ynghyd â’n gweledigaeth a’n cenhadaeth, wedi’u tanategu gan ein gwerthoedd a’n credoau craidd sy’n croesawu: Uniondeb, Rhagoriaeth, Llwyddiant, Dewrder, Teulu a Hiwmor. 

Cynhwysiant yn URC

Mae Grŵp URC wedi ymrwymo i ddarparu Jyrsi i Bawb. Mae hyn yn cynnwys y bobl sy'n gweithio i ni a gyda ni. Rydym yn uchelgeisiol ynglŷn â darparu diwylliant sy'n rhoi pobl yn gyntaf, lle gall pawb fod yn perthyn a chael eu clywed a’u parchu. Rydym yn hapus i siarad â chi am ein Cynllun Cydraddoldeb, Amrywiaeth a Chynhwysiant (2023-2028) a gallwch hefyd ddarllen rhagor am ein hymrwymiad yn ein Polisi Cydraddoldeb, Amrywiaeth a Chynhwysiant. 

Monitro amrywiaeth

Gwyddom ein bod yn darparu gwasanaethau gwell pan fo ein gweithlu’n adlewyrchu’r ystod lawn o gefndiroedd a phrofiadau yn y gymdeithas a wasanaethwn. Er mwyn parhau i wneud hyn mae angen eich help arnom i lenwi ffurflen fonitro fer. Ni fydd unrhyw wybodaeth y byddwch yn ei rhannu yn weladwy fel rhan o'ch cais. Dim ond i fonitro cynwysoldeb ein prosesau dethol yn ddienw y caiff ei defnyddio. Gallwch ddewis ‘gwell gennyf beidio â dweud’ os byddai’n well gennych beidio ag ateb unrhyw gwestiwn. 

After a great season that saw them earn a place in the Play-Offs, Charlton Athletic Women have now been promoted to the WSL. Karen Hills and her team (including an additional new coach) are now looking for an Assistant Manager to support them on and off the grass as they bring new players onboard and develop their tried and tested style to compete at the highest level of English women’s football.

Able to start before the season begins, the successful candidate will understand that the team’s culture is their edge and embrace the club’s strong family-feel and sense of togetherness. Recognising

that everyone and no one is a super star both on and off the pitch, they will prioritise culture alongside a relentless approach and work ethic.

A strong planner and coach on the grass, the successful candidate will be happy leading sessions, allowing the Manager to guide from the background. With a focus on the in-possession game model, they will combine an established philosophy with the ability to be flex to the context, Manager and players.

A natural leader, the new Assistant Manager will build trust instantly through their character and approach, not requiring resource to be resourceful.

Tags: Football | Women’s sport

We are partnering with a high-ambition, team in the NWSL, which pairs a team-first, high-performance culture with a clear drive to stay at the forefront of modern football and sports innovation.

As General Manager, you’ll own the club’s sporting strategy and day-to-day performance, setting the vision, building the operating model, and leading functions spanning recruitment, roster planning, high performance, medical, operations, scouting, and pathway development

This is a chance to shape a modern football department with real competitive edge: stewarding budgets, cap/compliance, and key negotiations, while embedding smarter decision-making through data, innovation, and high-performance standards that put players first.  You’re a proven senior leader in elite football operations, strategic, calm under pressure, and strong at aligning diverse teams around clear priorities. You build high-trust cultures, represent the club credibly across the league and globally, and are deeply committed to advancing the women’s game.

If you’re motivated by elevating women’s sport and leading in a high-performance environment, this is a rare chance to shape the future at scale. Please apply for a confidential discussion.

Leicester Tigers is one of rugby’s most iconic clubs, where heritage, ambition, and a deep connection to the community combine to create an environment where people and performance truly matter.

We are supporting the club in their search to find an outstanding Head of Partnerships to lead and shape the commercial future of a forward-thinking sports organisation. Reporting to the Chief Commercial Officer, this pivotal leadership role will drive partnership strategy, deliver significant revenue growth, and lead a high-performing commercial team. The successful candidate will play a central role in identifying and securing major brand partnerships whilst ensuring best-in-class delivery and long-term value for existing partners. This is a unique opportunity for a commercially astute leader with a proven track record in high-value sponsorship sales, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to inspire teams in a fast-paced, high-performance environment

Be part of an iconic club. Leicester Tigers combines a proud heritage with ambitious forward momentum, offering the chance to make a real impact within one of the most respected and community-driven clubs in sport.

We are working with Leicester Tigers to find a dynamic and driven Partnership Development Manager to play a key role in accelerating commercial growth. With a focus on new business, the successful candidate will identify, develop, and secure innovative brand partnerships, bringing the organisation’s commercial rights to life through compelling, insight-led propositions. This role is ideal for a proactive, ambitious sales professional with a strong track record in partnership sales, excellent relationship-building skills, and the energy to thrive in a target-driven environment who will be instrumental in building a robust pipeline and delivering meaningful commercial impact.

The Director, Equipment Operations & Partnerships will lead the strategic oversight of equipment operations for U.S. Soccer’s Senior National Teams, operating at the intersection of elite performance, global brand partnership, and commercial execution. This role extends beyond traditional equipment management, serving as the primary liaison between high-performance team environments and key partners, including Nike and U.S. Soccer’s Commercial team. The Director, Equipment Operations & Partnerships will align product strategy, athlete servicing, campaign activations, and long-term forecasting within global development and manufacturing timelines, while coordinating with Director, Equipment Operations to oversee value-in-kind management, FIFA compliance requirements, and international logistics. They will ensure that Senior National Teams are equipped to perform at the highest level, particularly in preparation for major global competitions and work with National Training Center leadership to manage equipment operations for all NTC needs.

The ideal candidate brings deep knowledge of the global soccer landscape and experience working with major apparel brands or commercial partners, combined with strong operational discipline and strategic foresight. This leader will confidently advise on product feedback and lifecycle planning while remaining hands-on when needed. High emotional intelligence, sound judgment, and the ability to build trust across athletes, coaches, commercial stakeholders, and Federation leadership are essential. In collaboration with the Director, Equipment Operations, this individual will help shape the future structure, standards, and strategic direction of equipment services across U.S. Soccer.