Our client, is looking for a General Manager to take responsibility for the commercial development and professional day- to-day management of all activities at the Club. Reporting to the Board of Directors (BoD), this person will be responsible for upholding the Club’s purpose and play a key role in the execution of the Club’s strategic vision. This role is critical to the development and evolution of the Club at a time when the vision and strategic direction of the Club have never been clearer or more ambitious. For the right person it represents a  career-defining role and the opportunity to make a positive difference not just to the Club, but the wider area.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Manage and improve every aspect of the club’s operations.
• Be the face of the club for all matters and ensure that the club and its staff always present the club professionally and in the best possible light.
• Liaise closely with the Club’s First Team Manager to ensure that rugby activities are aligned and mutually
• Work closely with specifically designated members of the BoD to coordinate and deliver in pre-agreed areas of BoD responsibility.
• Initially, take direct line-management responsibility for the following: Finance, Food & Beverage, Events, Health & Safety, Ground Management, Digital Media and Communications.
• Manage relationships between the Club’s and key partner organisations, including but not limited to: Kenyan Rugby Union, Patrons Society, Jockey Club and various charitable organisations.
• Develop key relationships with funding partners to ensure financial sustainability and profitability, working with other members of BoD to achieve this in line with the Club’s business plan.
• Deliver against the Club’s plans for events, marketing, match-day promotion, attendance targets and retail.
• Manage all recruitment to the highest possible
• Be responsible for day-to-day club budgeted
• Ensure adherence amongst all staff to a strict code of confidentiality in respect of any information relating to the Club and its operations.
• Ensure that the Club’s Safeguarding and Health and Safety procedures and practices are upheld in relation to all matters.
• Be ultimately responsible for ensuring that the Club is compliant with all statutory requirements covering fire risk assessments, general risk assessments, commercial, employer and public liability insurance, food hygiene, match day requirements and event management

Qualifications, Experience & Skills:

The successful candidate will possess:

• A track record of successfully managing a relevant business, in terms of scale, operations and commercial activity. Those with a successful commercial background are also encouraged to apply.
• Proven leadership and management
• Impeccable integrity and high standards.
• An interest in rugby/sport, and the energy and enthusiasm required to play a critical role in executing the Club strategic vision and upholding the Club’s purpose.
• A willingness to work flexibly and in keeping with the operations of a professional rugby/sport club.
• A home in, or willingness to relocate to, a location that is within 45 minutes of the Club.