Vacancy: Professional Development Manager

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support staff in their plans to be ‘world class’ in their field and driving the organisations standards through continued professional development.
• Support athlete welfare through a mental health support framework. Deliver training and awareness on mental health to the organisation.
• Provide assistance for arriving athletes integrating into the club & city. This also involves supporting the playing squad with housing and linking with commercial partners.
• Provide professional development support to the Bears Women programme and collaborate on skills workshops and events.
• Cultivate partnerships with educational institutions, commercial partners, industry, former players & the Bristol Bears wider network to provide professional development opportunities for players & staff.
• Lead professional development within the Bears Senior Academy. Work closely with the Senior Academy manager and the multi-discipline team to ensure the Academy players achieve holistic excellence.
• Run the Sporting Excellence Professional apprenticeship programme within the Academy.
• Facilitate and collaborate on the delivery of RPA programmes.
• Matchday ‘A’ game duties. Aiding with managing and logistics.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

• Director of Rugby
• Chief Executive Officer
• Players and Coaches
• Team Manager
• Senior Academy Manager

Qualifications and experience:

Essential:

• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Knowledge and understanding of rugby union.
• Experience networking and developing partnerships.

Desirable:

• Understanding the dynamics, pressures and motivations of professional rugby players.
• Experience of working within a high performance, professional sporting environment.
• Experience providing career planning or guidance.

• Working with educational providers on course delivery or apprenticeship programmes.

Personal qualities and skills:

• Thrives in a team environment and continually contributes positively to the Bears vision & culture.
• A passion for working with people and supporting them to achieve their goals.
• Strong, transferrable communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to quickly adapt and respond to a fast-paced environment.
• A discreet, professional and confidential approach.

Salary:                         Competitive

Contract:                     Permanent

Closing Date:              Friday, July 16th

Interview Date:            TBC

To apply:

Please send your CV & 1-page cover letter as one document to careers@bristolbearsrugby.com.