Jobs at Saracens

Due to the ongoing success of the Saracens Foundation, we are seeking additional casual coaches to add to our delivery capacity and continue a high level of coaching on programmes across North London, Hertfordshire and Essex. This is a casual position which will have varied hours as required by the projects. The Saracens Foundation is a registered charity which exists to enhance the lives of children and young people through the power of sport. It achieves this through the delivery of high quality and innovative programmes that promote the benefits of sport, physical activity and a healthy lifestyle. Saracens Foundation delivers its work in partnership with key local statutory agencies including schools, colleges and FE establishments, county sports partnerships, local councils, youth offending teams and the local community.

RESPONSIBILITIES/REQUIREMENTS

You will be expected to coach a variety of inclusive tag, touch and contact rugby activities and deliver cross curricular sessions in a secondary and primary school setting. In addition to coaching, a key aspect of the role involves various admin tasks when necessary. Working across secondary schools, a proven ability to build relationships in these environments is essential.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• To deliver inclusive rugby sessions that includes delivering tag, touch or contact to boys and girls in schools, either curriculum or after-school.
• Plan, organise, deliver and review all sessions.
• Complete all aspects of monitoring and evaluation of all delivered sessions.
• Use the Saracens Way to engage and increase participation in under-represented groups.
• To have regular meetings/catch-ups with lead project officer.

ESSENTIAL

• UKCC Level 2 Coaching Qualification in Rugby Union.
• Experience of working with a range of children aged 6-18.
• Current Driving Licence and have access to a suitable vehicle.
• Hold or willing to apply for a current Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Certificate.
• A passion for sport and an understanding of wider issues related to sport, health and education.
• Good organisation and time management skills.
• Excellent communication, motivation and ability to inspire others.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, if necessary.

DESIRABLE

• Attended 3 or more RFU CPD workshops
• Valid first aid qualification.
• Good understanding of barriers to participation in the local area.

Rate of pay: Applications: £25 per hour dependent on experience. Applicants should send a current CV and covering letter to milesthompson@saracens.net

This is ongoing recruitment campaign.

Our renowned Saracens Pioneer Volunteer programme was established in the Olympic year of 2012. Saracens Pioneers are the life blood (DNA) of Saracens along with the staff and players. Match days are delivered with the support, participation, and time given by our volunteers, known as ‘The Pioneers’. The Pioneers make each and every home match day a unique and fabulous experience for all our visitors to StoneX Stadium.

We maintain a pool of up to 170 Pioneers with typically 90 to 100 volunteering on match day.  Recruitment cycles are annual and start in summer. The programme sets high expectations and has done so since inception in 2012, becoming the envy of many sporting organisations nationally and globally. The programme delivers an enhanced customer service to Spectators whilst upholding our Saracens core values.  Pioneers are part of the Saracens family, are highly valued throughout the club, partners, sponsors and fanbase.

Our Pioneers are a diverse group of people of all ages and backgrounds.  Some of our Pioneers travel from further afield, to support Saracens, besides those who live locally in and around North London.

Saracens Pioneers are a team of match day volunteers who represent the smiling faces of Saracens Rugby Club. This opportunity is for anyone interested in volunteering with an elite sporting organisation at its spectator events at StoneX Stadium. The programme will give volunteers practical insight into match day operations, crowd dynamics, as well as achieving a qualification in Spectator Safety.

Our programme currently consists of 16 home matches for Saracens Mens rugby matches that Pioneers can support throughout the season. Whilst we would love for our volunteers to support on all 16 matches, we know that this is not always possible. We do however hope that we cab get about +/- of 8 games throughout the season for Pioneers to support on.

The Pioneer Programme is inclusive and open to all. Primarily we are looking for individuals who are:

• Reliable, friendly, engaging and professional
• Over the age of 18
• Able to display good interpersonal, communication and excellent customer service skills
• Relentlessly positive, responsible, adaptable and energised at all times
• Enjoy working professionally in a team environment
• Supportive and sensitive to the needs of visitors, supporters, Pioneer colleagues and staff
• Able to demonstrate and abide by the Saracen’s core values of Honesty, Discipline, Humility and Work Rate.
• A level of mobility to achieve the Pioneer role within the stadium environment
• Stadium or rugby experience is not essential for the Pioneer role

Pioneer Match Day key roles and responsibilities include but not limited to the following:

Health and safety, welfare and the meeting and greeting to the very highest standards, of all our Spectators and visitors within the stadium environment on a match day.  Saracens Pioneers are a unique resource that draws on best practice for crowd safety management, stewarding and customer service to all our visitors.

Pioneers do provide a dedicated service to assist our disabled visitors.  A number of our Pioneers have professional experience working with client groups with a range of physical, emotional and learning challenges.

All of our Pioneers volunteer in Spectators Services in the following areas:

• Meeting & Greeting and welcoming Spectators, visitors and fans within and to the Stadium, through our three gates and at Edgware, Mill Hill Broadway and Mill Hill East stations, as well as at the Pursley Road bus stops and footpaths
• Undertaking ticketing duties at our three gates
• Working in our North, South, East (which includes hospitality areas) and West stands
• Working in our fan zone areas
• Working with our Hospitality Support Team.

VOLUNTEER MANAGEMENT SUPPORT

Behind the scenes there is a Volunteer Management and Volunteer Support team engaged in supporting, motivating, planning, logistics, HR, training/ development of our volunteers.  Looking after and supporting our Pioneers is extremely important to the programmer.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

We are looking for people who can show potential to become a Pioneer through skills and experience gained from their personal life, work, volunteer experiences and educational background as follows:

• Demonstrate flexibility to cover match day responsibilities in all areas of the volunteer role
• Undertake match day roles in a reliable, friendly, responsible and professional manner, making spectator safety a priority
• Demonstrate good communication that support and develop your potential to deliver excellent customer service within a team
• Show evidence of skills to volunteer in the Spectator Service roles with a passion for volunteering
• Show evidence of personal excellence and going that extra mile that would support the volunteer role
• Give evidence of being relentlessly positive, exceptional and energised at all times.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• It is a mandatory requirement that every volunteer achieves as soon as practicable possible lst4Sport Level 2 Certificate in Spectator Safety or shows evidence that they have achieved this qualification or equivalent. This qualification is provided by Saracens.
• Requirements in some areas would need mobility to climb stairs.
• Complete and meet criteria of volunteer orientation to achieve and confirm your Pioneer status

BENEFITS OF VOLUNTEERING

• Expenses reimbursed on agreed threshold for travel
• Meal & Refreshments provided whilst on duty
• Pioneer uniform
• Incentives to recognise the time and efforts of all Pioneers throughout the season through a variety of events.
• Opportunities to volunteer within other Saracen’s Sporting events
• The chance to build friendships and camaraderie with fellow Pioneers and colleagues

To find out more about the role and the opportunity to become a Saracens Pioneer, please complete the Pioneer application form on our Volunteer Management System. A member of our team will be in touch with you to progress your application.

Alternatively, if you want to know more about the programme, or if you know anyone else who may be interested in joining the team, please email pioneers@saracens.net.

The Events Director is a senior leadership role responsible for the strategic direction, commercial performance and operational delivery of all events hosted at StoneX Stadium and any events delivered externally by Saracens.

The role sits at the centre of the club’s GROW strategy, which seeks to transform Saracens into a commercially sustainable entertainment and events business by maximising the use of StoneX Stadium as a year-round venue for sport, live entertainment and business events.

RESPONSIBILITIES/REQUIREMENTS

The Events Director has ultimate accountability for the planning, safety, commercial performance and operational delivery of all events across the stadium portfolio. This includes oversight of:

• Saracens matchdays
• public entertainment events
• conferences and partner activations
• athletics competitions and school sports days
• rugby camps and grassroots participation events

The role leads the development of a diverse and commercially successful events calendar, balancing the delivery of core Saracens matchday activity with the expansion of public, corporate and partner events.

Working closely with the Commercial Director and senior leadership team, the Events Director ensures that StoneX Stadium operates as a best-in-class live events venue, delivering safe, engaging and commercially successful events throughout the year.

The role also provides leadership to the stadium’s Events team, overseeing the work of Producers and Executives responsible for matchdays, athletics events, participation programmes and conferences.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Events Strategy & Commercial Growth

  • Develop and implement the stadium’s events strategy aligned with the club’s commercial objectives and long-term growth plans.
  • Expand the stadium’s portfolio of public, corporate and owned events, identifying new opportunities that drive revenue, footfall and brand visibility.
  • Identify and develop new use cases for StoneX Stadium, maximising the commercial potential of stadium spaces for sport, entertainment and business events.
  • Own the commercial performance of the events portfolio, including budget setting, forecasting and margin management.
  • Work with internal stakeholders to ensure the events programme supports wider club objectives including fan growth, partner engagement and commercial development.

  Matchday & Public Event Leadership

  • Act as the senior lead for the delivery of Saracens matchdays and major public events.
  • Ensure matchdays deliver engaging, entertainment-led experiences while maintaining the highest operational and safety standards.
  • Oversee the production and delivery of public events hosted at StoneX Stadium including concerts, festivals, community sporting events and third-party events.
  • Ensure effective operational planning for all events including production schedules, site planning, entertainment delivery and supplier coordination.
  • Lead relationships with leagues, governing bodies, broadcasters, promoters and rights holders.

  Athletics Programme Oversight

  Provide strategic oversight of the stadium’s athletics programme, including:

  • athletics competitions
  • school sports days
  • athletics club meetings

  Ensure athletics events are effectively integrated within the stadium’s wider events calendar while maintaining the stadium’s readiness for matchdays and other commercial events.

  Oversee the delivery of rugby camps, youth festivals and grassroots participation events hosted at the stadium.

  Ensure participation programmes contribute to the club’s broader fan engagement and community development objectives.

  Operational Oversight & Compliance

  • Maintain ultimate accountability for the safe and compliant delivery of all stadium events.
  • Ensure robust operational planning across stewarding, medical services, security, transport, catering and technical infrastructure.
  • Work closely with the Stadium Safety Officer and relevant authorities to ensure all events comply with licensing, safety and regulatory requirements.
  • Ensure operational readiness across the stadium for matchdays, athletics events and public events.

   

  Leadership & Team Development

  Build and lead a high-performing Events team responsible for the delivery of the stadium’s events programme.

  Direct reports include:

  • Events Producer (Public, Matchdays)
  • Events Producer (Conferences & Activations)

  The Events Director also provides leadership and oversight across the wider events delivery team including:

  • Events Executive (Conferences & Activations)
  • Operations & Events Executive
  • Events Executive (Public, Matchdays)
  • Sports Delivery & Matchday Events Executive
  • Events Safety Executive
  • Next Generation Engagement Manager

  Set clear objectives, performance standards and development pathways for the team.

  Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement across the events function.

  Stakeholder & Cross-Functional Collaboration

  Act as a senior internal and external stakeholder representing the stadium and events function.

  Develop strong relationships with:

  • league partners and governing bodies
  • promoters and event organisers
  • schools and athletics clubs
  • commercial partners and sponsors

  Collaborate closely with the Marketing, Hospitality, Customer Experience, Operations and Commercial teams to maximise the success of stadium events.

  Ensure the events programme aligns with broader commercial and operational priorities across the club.

ESSENTIAL

• Significant experience leading large-scale public events such as festivals, concerts or major sporting events.
• Proven experience operating within complex venue environments such as stadiums, arenas or large event spaces.
• Strong commercial and financial management capability.
• Demonstrable leadership experience managing large events teams or multi-disciplinary production teams.
• Strong understanding of event safety, operational planning and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

DESIRABLE

• Experience working with promoters, broadcasters and production partners.
• Experience developing new event formats or entertainment-led experiences.
• Experience delivering events within professional sports environments.
• Strong network of suppliers and industry contacts within live entertainment and events.

Applicants should send a current CV and covering letter to Recruitment@saracens.net

The Events Producer (Public, Matchdays) is responsible for the operational planning and delivery of Saracens matchdays and the stadium’s programme of public and participation events hosted at StoneX Stadium.

This includes responsibility for the operational delivery of:

• Saracens matchdays
• athletics competitions and school sports days
• rugby camps and participation events
• youth festivals and community sporting events
• other public events hosted at the stadium

The role sits at the centre of the stadium’s public events programme and combines event production, operational planning and stakeholder coordination to ensure events are delivered safely and to a high operational standard.

Working under the direction of the Events Director, the Events Producer oversees the delivery of matchdays, athletics competitions, participation programmes and public events, ensuring these activities are effectively integrated within the stadium events calendar.

The role provides day-to-day leadership to the delivery team responsible for public events and sports events.

Direct Reports

The Events Producer (Public, Matchdays) directly manages the operational delivery of events through the following roles:

• Events Executive (Public, Matchdays)
• Sports Delivery & Matchday Events Executive
• Events Safety Executive
• Next Generation Engagement Manager

Key Responsibilities

Matchday Production

Lead the operational planning and delivery of Saracens matchdays.

Responsibilities include:

• producing matchday run-of-show plans
• coordinating stadium logistics and operational planning
• overseeing fan engagement activations and matchday experiences
• coordinating broadcast operations and production partners

Ensure matchdays are delivered safely, efficiently and to a high operational standard.

Athletics & Sports Event Programme Management

Oversee the stadium’s athletics events programme including:

• athletics competitions
• school sports days
• athletics club meetings

Coordinate scheduling of athletics events within the stadium calendar and ensure facilities and operational resources are prepared for event delivery.

Act as the primary operational contact for athletics stakeholders including:

• Shaftesbury Barnet Harriers
• Barnet & District Athletics Club
• participating schools
• athletics event organisers

Ensure strong relationships are maintained and athletics events are delivered to the required operational and safety standards.

Participation Event Oversight

Oversee the delivery of participation events hosted at StoneX Stadium including:

• rugby camps
• youth festivals
• grassroots engagement events

Coordinate delivery of participation programmes with the Next Generation Engagement Manager and ensure these events integrate effectively with the stadium events calendar.

Direct delivery responsibilities of the Sports Delivery & Matchday Events Executive and Events Executive (Public, Matchdays).

Public Event Delivery

Support the planning and delivery of public events hosted at StoneX Stadium including concerts, festivals and community events.

Responsibilities include:

• developing operational event plans and timelines
• coordinating site layouts and infrastructure requirements
• managing suppliers and production partners
• ensuring operational readiness for event delivery

Operational Leadership

Provide operational leadership to the public events delivery team.

Responsibilities include:

• directing event delivery activity of the Events Executive and Sports Delivery & Matchday Events Executive
• coordinating with stadium operations teams
• ensuring appropriate staffing and operational planning across events

Support the Events Director in maintaining a safe, compliant and well-managed stadium events programme.

Skills, Experience & Qualifications

Essential

• Proven experience producing live events or large-scale sporting events
• Experience delivering events in stadium or complex venue environments
• Strong organisational and operational planning capability
• Experience managing suppliers and event production partners
• Strong stakeholder management skills

Desirable

• Experience delivering sports events or athletics competitions
• Experience working with broadcasters and media teams
• Experience delivering participation events or community sporting programmes

Role Overview

The Sports Delivery & Matchday Events Executive is a year-round operational role supporting the planning and delivery of athletics events, school sports days, rugby participation programmes and matchday fan engagement activity at StoneX Stadium.

The role combines the delivery of Saracens participation programmes with operational support for the stadium’s athletics and sports events programme. Working alongside the Events Executive (Public, Matchdays), the role ensures athletics facilities, equipment and competition infrastructure are prepared to support athletics competitions, school sports days and other sports events hosted at the stadium.

The role requires a practical and organised individual who is comfortable working both in event operations and sports delivery environments. The position involves a combination of planning, physical event preparation and on-site delivery, ensuring athletics and participation events are delivered safely and to a high operational standard.

Key Responsibilities

Athletics Facility Preparation

Support the preparation and readiness of athletics facilities for competitions, training sessions and school sports days hosted at StoneX Stadium.

Responsibilities include preparing and maintaining competition areas such as:

• long jump and triple jump pits
• pole vault runways and landing areas
• shotput circles and throwing areas
• hammer and javelin sectors
• throws field preparation

Tasks may include:

• ordering and preparing sand for jumps pits
• digging and maintaining long jump and triple jump pits
• clearing and cleaning run-up troughs
• marking and measuring throwing sectors
• inspecting and maintaining athletics safety nets and equipment
• preparing pole vault infrastructure and landing mats
• pressure washing throwing circles and maintaining competition areas
• ensuring competition equipment is safe and ready for use

These activities form part of the stadium’s preparation for athletics competitions and school sports days and will be delivered in coordination with the Events Executive (Public, Matchdays) and stadium operations teams.

Athletics & Sports Event Delivery

Support the operational delivery of athletics events hosted at StoneX Stadium including:

• athletics club competitions
• school sports days
• regional athletics meetings
• community sports events

Responsibilities include:

• athletics equipment setup and pack down
• assisting with event logistics and venue readiness
• participant and school coordination
• supporting event officials and organisers

Provide on-site operational support during athletics events and competitions.

Rugby Participation Delivery

Deliver Saracens participation programmes including:

• rugby camps and holiday programmes
• grassroots rugby engagement sessions
• youth rugby festivals
• school rugby sessions

Support the club’s engagement with grassroots rugby clubs and schools and help deliver high-quality entry-level rugby experiences for young participants.

Matchday & Participation Event Support

Support the delivery of matchday participation events and fan engagement activities including youth rugby festivals and club engagement events hosted at the stadium.

Assist with:

• coordination of participating clubs and schools
• event setup and logistics
• participant management and delivery support

Work closely with the Events Producer and Events Executive to ensure participation activity integrates smoothly into matchday operations.

Coaching Workforce Support

Assist with the coordination of Saracens’ part-time coaching workforce for camps and participation events.

Responsibilities may include:

• scheduling coaches for camps and festivals
• supporting coach delivery during events
• assisting with coaching logistics and planning

Operational Logistics

Support event logistics across sports and participation events including:

• equipment preparation and storage
• supplier coordination where required
• venue setup and changeovers

Provide operational support during live events and assist with resolving operational issues where required.

Skills, Experience & Qualifications

Essential

• Experience delivering sports participation programmes or sports events
• Experience working in grassroots rugby, schools sport or athletics environments
• Strong organisational and practical operational skills
• Ability to work confidently in live event environments
• Ability to work evenings, weekends and event days

Desirable

• RFU Level 2 Rugby Coaching Qualification (or equivalent)
• Experience delivering rugby camps or youth sports programmes
• Experience supporting athletics events or sports competitions