Host City Manager

2 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom City Football Group Full time

Women's Rugby World Cup England 2025 (Women's RWC 2025) will be the 10th edition of the women's tournament. World Rugby, in partnership with the Rugby Football Union (RFU) and UK Sport, have formed a Local Operating Company to plan and deliver the event.

Ambitions for the tournament are at an all-time high as women's rugby is one of the fastest-growing team sports globally. Women's RWC 2025 will be the ultimate stage for the best players, teams, and coaches from 16 nations worldwide and is set to be the biggest and most widely watched women's rugby event in history. If you are interested in being a part of a tournament that will celebrate a generational moment for global rugby, this opportunity is for you.

Company: Women's Rugby World Cup England 2025 (Women's RWC 2025)

Job Title: Host City Manager

Contract: Fixed-term contract until October 2025

Location: Not specified

Responsabilities:

  • Manage and inspire assigned Host Cities to deliver an exceptional host city programme at tournament time to engage and connect as many people with the event as possible.
  • Manage the delivery of Official Host City activations, Ceremonies, and the operational requirements of the Rugby World Cup tournament in the city.
  • Coordination of City Steering Groups and working groups in each assigned host city.
  • Oversee and manage the process by which all relevant City signage / advertising space inventory is logged and oversee the delivery of the relevant signage / branding for each assigned City.
  • Deliver City operational plans to the highest possible standards.
  • Monitor and work with host cities on the delivery of Fanzones for the agreed period. This may involve working with third party private sector delivery agencies.
  • Work with the relevant Local authority Licensing & Enforcement staff to implement an agreed Commercial Rights Protection Programme around each venue and in each Fanzone.
  • Preparing and presenting reports on City Delivery issues, progress, and risks.
  • Work with World Rugby to ensure all partners' requirements are delivered at the venues and in our official host cities.
  • Manage constructive communication channels both within and between the LOC and external stakeholders.
  • Engage with key external suppliers to World Rugby within the constraints of the agreed budget.
  • Integration of all relevant functional area operational plans into the Venue Delivery Plans and Daily Run Sheets.
  • Represent the Senior City Manager at external stakeholder meetings as required.
  • Other duties as required to meet organizational or team objectives, as directed by the RWC2025 leadership team.

Experience & knowledge you'll need:

  • Proven experience and track record of delivering successful events and operational plans.
  • Strong administration skills and delivering projects on time and to budget.
  • Proven success at building excellent working relationships and engagement with other departments and external stakeholders.
  • Experience in working with multiple stakeholders and project managing interfaces between them at a managerial level.
  • Creative mindset with the ability to share ideas and influence decision-makers.

Nice to Haves:

  • An understanding of the workings of Local Authorities.
  • Large scale Fan Zone / Live Site and/or experiential marketing experience.
  • Experience of creating and delivering signage/advertising programs across venue, cities, and events.
  • A working knowledge of the international rugby environment.

Personal Attributes:

  • A passion for sport and to contribute to the further growth of the women's game.
  • Role-models World Rugby's values of Discipline, Respect, Integrity, Passion, and Solidarity.
  • A positive, 'can-do' attitude; someone who is resilient, flexible, curious, and delivery focused.
  • Adept at working under pressure in a fast-paced environment, delivering work to deadlines, and honoring commitments.
  • A collaborative team player, who builds strong relationships with colleagues and a diverse range of stakeholders.
  • Excellent planning and organizational skills, managing multiple workstreams at once; meticulous attention to detail.
  • Can navigate ambiguity and cut through complexity, taking a logical and creative approach to problem-solving.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:

Women's RWC 2025 LOC is committed to building a diverse workforce and therefore strongly encourages applications from underrepresented groups. They are committed to equality and inclusion and welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of their background. They strive to be a diverse and inclusive workplace, which reflects the global sport they want to be and where everyone can be themselves and feel they belong.

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