Deputy Venue Manager - Exeter (Women's RWC England 2025 LOC)

Deputy Venue Manager - Exeter (Women’s RWC England 2025 LOC)

CONTRACT FROM 14/07/25 UNTIL 03/10/25 

BASED IN EXETER

****APPLICATION DEADLINE IS WEDNESDAY 21ST MAY****

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 in the world. Women’s RWC 2025 will be the ultimate stage for the best players, teams and coaches from 16 nations across the globe and is set to be the biggest and most widely watched women's rugby event ever. If you are interested in being a part of a tournament that will celebrate a generational moment for global rugby, apply today!

We are looking to recruit a Deputy Venue Manager who will support the Venue Manager with the operational delivery of Sandy Park tournament venue. The Deputy Venue Manager will report into their respective Venue Manager and work closely alongside all functional area leads within the organisation as well as key external stakeholders at the venue and in the city. They will continuously liaise with the venue team and Steering Group in the city to ensure a strong relationship and seamless delivery of the tournament. 

Key Dates: 

• 23rd and 24th June 2025 – Pre-tournament time induction 

• Start date - 14th July with the first five weeks on a 5 day a week basis.  

• From 18th August the role will be on a six days per week basis until contract end date. 

What you’ll be doing: 

• Assist the Venue Manager with the day-to-day operational needs of the venue, including managing bump in, match day delivery and bump out.  

• Liaise with venue owners and key stakeholders, as well as complying with Venue Hire Agreements.  

• Support in the delivery of the venue on time, to agreed budget, and to the World Rugby Venue Technical Guide requirements of Women’s RWC 2025.  

• Ensure smooth operations, effective decision-making and seamless communication on venue through use of the C3 (Command, Control and Coordination) structure. 

• Act as the key point of contact for various departments, ensuring strong communication and issue resolution. Reporting any operational challenges to the Venue Manager promptly. 

• Engage with key external suppliers to World Rugby within the constraints of the agreed budget.  

• Work with World Rugby to ensure all partners’ requirements are delivered.   

• Assist with the implementation of strategies and processes for Health & Safety, Sustainability and Accessibility as developed by World Rugby for the tournament. 

• Coordinate venue handover/hand back processes including dissolution and reinstatement/repair settlements. 

• Take on specific projects within the venue team throughout the delivery of the tournament. 

 

Experience & knowledge you’ll need: 

• Experience of event and/or venue management in a leadership role. 

• A comprehensive understanding of tournament functional areas and their respective roles and responsibilities.  

• Experience working with a diverse range of stakeholders and proven success at building excellent working relationships. 

• Proven communication skills and ability to deliver quality reports.  

• Strong administrative and IT skills including MS Office. 

• All applicants must have a current and valid right to work in the UK 

Nice to Haves: 

• Experience of delivering events in Exeter or the South West 

• Operational delivery of events within a stadia environment. 

• Leading and managing a team to deliver a high profile event which is broadcast worldwide. 

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 honouring commitments.  

• A collaborative team player, who builds strong relationships with colleagues and a diverse range of stakeholders.  

• Excellent planning and organisational 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. 

Please note that while RWC25 will oversee the recruitment process; the onboarding, and contracting will be handled by our employment partner. 

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:

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