UECS - Essex SportIn June 2016, the University of Essex was among only 15 HE Institutions in the UK to team up with the Rugby Football Union (RFU) in a new partnership aimed at growing the game within the higher education sector. We are looking for a University Rugby Activator to help us achieve growth and awareness by driving existing and new rugby products that will increase participation among students.Duties of the role will include:Your job will focus on growing the game through widening the offer to encourage all spectrums of ability an opportunity to play the game. This will involve finding innovative ways to retain current players, recruit new participants and develop and deploy well trained and enthusiastic volunteers. One of the key tasks will be developing and monitoring our rugby partnership action plan that incorporates the student rugby club and provide activity for all players in all formats of men's and women's rugby. This includes coordinating our O2 Touch offer, participation in regional merit festivals, X Rugby 7's and leading on a new intramural programme, aligned to RFU Partnership targets.Skills and Qualifications required:* Good communication skills* Understanding of how to use social media and marketing* Excellent time management skillsJob type: Casual Salary: GBP 8.03 per hourFurther details: Rugby Activator jobpackTo make an application please submit a CV and a 500-600 word document as to why you feel you would be ideal for this position, along with further detail entailed in the Jobpack. Applications can be submitted to: sportsdevelopment@essex.ac.uk