WHO WE ARE:

London Welsh Rugby Football Club is a historic and ambitious club based in Richmond, London. Founded in 1885, the club has a proud playing history that includes competing in both the Premiership and the Championship. Today, London Welsh continues to build on its rich history, competing in National 2 East. Since going into liquidation in 2016, the club has successfully climbed 5 leagues in 7 seasons and is ambitious with its future plans for 26/27 and beyond.

THE OPPORTUNITY: 

This is a rare opportunity for a highly driven professional to join an extremely ambitious and successful club. This will be a leading and hands-on role, operating as part of our multi-disciplinary team with a primary focus on the 1XV.

The successful candidate will take ownership of the forwards element of our programme, leading the technical, tactical, and development of our performance players, while contributing to the overall environment as directed by the Sporting Director.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

·        Leading the technical and tactical delivery for the forwards, with primary responsibility for scrum, lineout, restarts, and contact;

·        Planning and delivering forwards‑specific training sessions in alignment with the club’s playing philosophy and performance objectives;

·        Reviewing and analysing the performance of both London Welsh and opposition teams using match footage and performance analysis tools;

·        Working closely with the Lead Coach and wider multi‑disciplinary team to support selection, unit planning, and player development;

·        Sharing ownership of individual development plans for forwards, supporting players to understand and improve their performance while maximising strengths and addressing development areas;

·        Contributing to the recruitment and identification of players, particularly within the forwards unit;

·        Supporting the wider rugby programme where required, including skills delivery, observation and feedback across squads;

·        Assisting with team administration and matchday preparation as required;

·        Demonstrating leadership, professionalism, and positive influence within the playing group and coaching staff.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL:

·        Proven experience working within a performance environment;

·        Strong technical and tactical knowledge of forward play, including set piece and the contact area;

·        Strong ability to plan, deliver, and review training sessions;

·        Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build strong, productive relationships with both players and staff.

DESIRABLE:

·        Coaching qualifications relevant to performance rugby.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Please submit an up-to-date CV along with a covering letter outlining why you are a suitable candidate for the role to george.trimmer@londonwelshrfc.co.uk by Monday 13th April.

We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to fostering an inclusive culture that values diversity and equity. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals.