Stadium Events Coordinator

Working at the RFU means being part of the ‘bigger picture’ at England Rugby: to be rooted in our purpose, which is to enrich lives, introduce more people to rugby union & develop the sport for future generations. If our purpose resonates with you, and you recognise the value that sport can bring to people’s lives, we’d love to work with you. 

An opportunity has arisen for a Stadium Events Coordinator to join our Venue team on a 3-month fixed term contract, playing an important role in supporting the planning, coordination and delivery of match days for the Nations Championship 2026 at Allianz Stadium. This is a great opportunity for someone who is highly organised, thrives in a fast-paced event environment, and enjoys working collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders to help deliver exceptional event-day experiences.

Job Title : Stadium Events Coordinator
Department : Venue
Reports to : Stadium Events Manager
Direct report(s) : None
Salary Banding : c.£27,000 per annum (pro rata)
Job Level : Core
Location : This role is contractually based at Allianz Stadium, offering some flexibility to work from home
Employment Type : 3-month Fixed Term Contract (to start end August/early September 2026 and finish after Nations Championship weekend (27-29 November 2026))
Working Hours : This is a full-time role, covering 35hrs per week

Application Information:

• Please submit an anonymised CV (i.e. remove personal details). You do not need to submit a cover letter
• Vacancy closing date: Wednesday 24th June at 5pm

To help us get to know your unique experience and voice, we kindly ask that you complete your application without the use of AI‑generated content. This ensures we can fairly and accurately understand your skills, perspective, and suitability for the role. 

The Role:

The Stadium Events Coordinator is responsible for supporting the Stadium Events Team by assisting with the planning, operation and administration for all match days of the Nations Championship 2026 at Allianz Stadium.

The Team:

This role forms part of the Stadium Events Team delivering all operational aspects of major events within Allianz Stadium.

Some key responsibilities include:

• Assist the Stadium Events Team with managing access requests and parking for match day, as well as build and de-rig periods, for all relevant suppliers, contractors and commercial partners. 
• Assist the Stadium Events Team with all administration of the West Fan Village build and de-rig.
• Coordinate and oversee matchday accreditation requirements for West Fan Village activations and the relevant sports presentation agency for the event.
• Train internal and external stakeholders on how to use the accreditation portal and support them through the process from registration to distribution for specific stakeholders.
• Build, develop and maintain positive relationships with client group leaders, partners and stakeholders.
• Assist the Stadium Events Team with financial administration, including raising Purchase Order numbers for events.
• Actively collaborate with colleagues to contribute to the development and delivery of the current strategic, business and operational plans.
• Act as an ambassador for, and promote the best interests of the RFU, including the promotion of our culture and core values – This Rose Means Everyone: Put The Team First, Shape The Future, Respect Each Other.
• Undertake other duties as may be required from time to time as are consistent with the responsibilities of the post and the needs of the organisation.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:

The skills and attributes outlined in this description are not exhaustive and we welcome candidates who can bring different relevant experiences to the role.

Essential:

• Ability to demonstrate a thorough, organised, effective and efficient approach to work.
• Ability to work proactively independently, as well as within a team.
• Extensive knowledge and use of Microsoft Office suite of programmes and Smartsheet.
• A collaborative team player, who builds strong relationships with colleagues and a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Committed to embodying the ethos our culture by using our three core values – Put The Team First, Shape The Future, Respect Each Other – to guide your day-to-day decisions, actions and interactions.
• Committed to actively contributing and building an inclusive culture in your role and day to day behaviours.

Desirable:

• Experience of working in an event or sporting environment.
• Experience of accreditation systems. 
• Prepared to take accountability and to make decisions.
• Good influencer and communicator.
• Demonstrates an ability to deliver excellent results.

Additional Information:

About England Rugby

England Rugby or Rugby Football Union (RFU) is the national governing body for rugby in England. We deliver three core activities, and our purpose is to enrich lives, introduce more people to rugby union and develop the sport for future generations.

Our core activities are:

• Rugby – supporting rugby from grassroots to performance level
• Commercial – building partnerships and hosting matches and events
• Running the business - ensuring our organization and people can thrive

Our Culture

At England Rugby, one of our core objectives is to drive rugby union to better reflect the diversity of society. We are aware that rugby, and sports in general, has not always been as welcoming an environment for everyone as we would like, and we are working hard to make rugby a more inclusive space for all identities.

We believe hiring people from underrepresented groups into positions at all levels is vital to creating spaces and initiatives that better support those identities. We would love to see applications from disabled people, LGBTQIA+ people, people from ethnically diverse communities, people of faith, people from lower socio-economic backgrounds, and women and non-binary people.

We know that representation is more than just getting people through the door, it’s about keeping people by responding to structural barriers relating to identities and valuing the insights that different lived experiences bring. We have network groups that provide peer-to-peer support and drive forward change internally. We support colleagues to develop, and each colleague has access to a personal coaching platform that can provide same-day one-to-one coaching. We are pushing ourselves to create a more inclusive culture every day through role modelling our culture and core values; This Rose Means Everyone: Put The Team First, Shape The Future, Respect Each Other.

We know that flexible working is important to our colleagues, so our guiding principles are designed to support everyone to work in the way that suits them, their teams, and the organisation in the best way.

What we can offer you

We are proud of the range of benefits we can provide: