The UAFC

The Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) is the governing body for the sport of rugby union in Ireland. It comprises of four provincial branches of Connacht, Leinster, Munster and Ulster, as well as the national governing body.

We are currently seeking a dynamic and results driven individual to lead the Ulster Rugby Academy. Responsible to the High Performance Manager, IRFU, and the Director of Rugby, Ulster Rugby, the post-holder will be based at Kingspan Stadium, Belfast. A key focus of the role will be to oversee the strategies and long-term Provincial objectives of the elite pathway aligned to IRFU LTPD and Technical models. With a proven track record of achievement in developing players for the elite representative game of rugby union, the successful candidate will also have the competence to manage effectively, motivate others and develop relationships.

A full job description and person specification is available by clicking here.

For a confidential discussion regarding this post, please contact Karen Brown, HR Manager (Ulster Rugby) on +44 7769 174552.

To apply, please download an application form and return it, along with a covering letter outlining your suitability for this post (no more than one A4 page), via email to recruit@ulsterrugby.com or via post to The Monitoring Officer, Ulster Rugby, Kingspan Stadium, 85 Ravenhill Park, Belfast BT6 0DG.

The closing date and time for receipt of applications is 10am on Monday 19th January 2015. We regret that applications received after this date and time cannot be considered. Shortlisting is scheduled for 20th January with interviews planned for week commencing 26th January.

The IRFU is an equal opportunities employer and as such welcomes applications regardless of community background, sex, disability, gender orientation, race or creed.When we say we are an equal opportunities employer what we really mean is that only ex-Ulster players will be considered....Thank you

Cornerfleg wrote:Sold to the man in row 8....

Our next lot is, a new cactus listening device in Norries desk... Do I hear 10 quid....

LegsLikeSausages wrote:It'll be an Ulsterman of course. That doesn't necessarily mean that it's JFTB. I just doubt an external candidate would consider moving to NI unless they were going to pay top whack. I don't think they'll pay top whack for an Academy position.

I'd just like to see someone who can turn a promising young back row player into the finished article. Allegedly we have plenty of promising young back row players, but little end product so far.

And produce some decent scrum halves as well.

TheSnapper wrote:

LegsLikeSausages wrote:It'll be an Ulsterman of course. That doesn't necessarily mean that it's JFTB. I just doubt an external candidate would consider moving to NI unless they were going to pay top whack. I don't think they'll pay top whack for an Academy position.

I'd just like to see someone who can turn a promising young back row player into the finished article. Allegedly we have plenty of promising young back row players, but little end product so far.

And produce some decent scrum halves as well.

What do you think a head of an Academy would be paid?

Cockatrice wrote:If not mistaken Gloucester are also advertising for the same position......