Events Manager: EggChaser & North Wales Crusaders
As we continue on our exciting journey to develop tournament and matchday experience across Rugby League and Rugby 7s formats, we are excited to recruiting an Events for EggChaser with additional responsibility with North Wales Crusaders. The role, which is full-time, will see the successful play a key role in the delivery of EggChaser events across the calendar year, as well as taking the lead for North Wales Crusaders match day events, with our professional rugby league team competing in RFL League 1.
Reporting directly to the CEO, you will take the lead role in the delivery, development and planning of EggChaser & North Wales Crusaders.
ROLE – North Wales Crusaders
- Generate event and hospitality sales using existing and creating new business development opportunities.
- Manage the delivery of non-match day events.
- Provide exceptional standards of account management to new and existing clients.
- Identify and engage with prospective clients to develop a sales pipeline of new customers.
- Maintain and update the networking and events calendar, effectively communicating any updates to all members of staff.
- Create important business connections through attending regular networking events, maximising on any opportunities that arise.
- Assist the Commercial Manager and CEO with planning and delivering marketing strategies.
- Match day duties, as required on the day, to include building relationships with assigned hospitality clients and exploring further sales opportunities through effective account management.
- To update and maintain the commercial hospitality database.
- Play the lead role in the delivery of our Legends Lounge hospitality, ensuring we strive to offer a league leading hospitality option
- Work in partnership with the Commercial Manager, on the development of the Executive suites
- Manage the delivery of tournaments such as North Wales 7s and North Wales 9s
ROLE – EGGCHASER
- Manage the planning and delivery of EggChaser Tournaments
- Manage the development, planning and delivery of EggChaser corporate events
- Act as the point of contact for partners such as Vendors, Media, Refs and Spectators
- Lead the co-ordination of EggChaser staff on the day
- Act as Tournament Director for the EggChaser International 7s and EggChaser 7s North
- Lead our inaugural International 7s tournament (Launching shortly)
Personal Requirements:
We are really looking for someone with experience of running events or match day experiences within a sport/rugby environment. There is a high intensity to the work, with success being based on solid planning, the ability to be dynamic and cool head.
Some key bullet points include:
- A Valid UK Drivers license
- A professional attitude
- Proven track record working in Sport/Rugby
- Good administrative skills
- Good leadership skills
- Strong communication skills
- A want to buy-in to a project
- A DBS/The Ability to gain one
This role is full-time, with a basic salary on offer of £35-45,000 per annum plus bonuses.
Whilst our HQ is based in Reigate, Surrey – we are open to discussions regarding location.
North Wales Crusaders home games currently take place at Stadiwm:CSM in Colwyn Bay, with the occasional overseas/alternately competed exhibition game.
Application Closing Date: 15th March 2025
Application Start Date: 29th March 2025
To apply please email: office@eggchasersevens.com with your CV and covering letter.