Working at the RFU means being part of the ‘bigger picture’ at England Rugby: to be rooted in our purpose, which is to enrich lives, introduce more people to rugby union & develop the sport for future generations. If our purpose resonates with you, and you recognise the value that sport can bring to people’s lives, we’d love to work with you. An opportunity has arisen for a England Women's Pathway Analyst to join our Performance Rugby team.
Job Title : England Women’s Pathway Analyst
Department : Performance Rugby
Reports to : Lead Player Development Scientist
Salary Banding : c. £28,000 per annum
Job Level : Core
Location : Remote
Employment Type : Permanent
Working Hours : This is a full-time role, covering 35hrs per week
Application Information:
- Please submit a CV. Due to the nature of this role and the environment in which the team operates, it's important for us to know your work history so please do not anonymise your application documents. You do not need to submit a cover letter.
- The closing date for applications will be 30th August 2026 at 17:00PM
- Shortlisted candidates should be available to interview on 8th September 2026
The Role:
Working across the England Women’s pathway programmes, the post holder will be responsible for delivering a broad range of Performance Analysis services to support player development and enhance the coaching process within the England Rugby Women’s Pathway.
The successful candidate will have a unique opportunity to combine in-camp / competition support with coach-led performance and player development projects.
The Team:
The England Women’s Pathway covers our international Under 21 and under 18 programs, as well as the player development group (PDG) – Development Phase. Specific priorities and ways of working across the teams, players, projects and stakeholders will be agreed with the Head of Women’s Player Pathway to ensure the role can be delivered effectively and is aligned to the pathway priorities.
Some key responsibilities include:
The post-holder will have a good understanding of player development within a pathway system and experience of working with professional coaches and sports science support staff to answer player development questions. As such, applicants should have a strong interest and some form of previous experience/understanding in the following areas:
- Delivering projects to support player development and learning
- Learning environments
- Presentation / Data Visualisation tools to enhance feedback
- Data and Video capture processes
- Feedback methodologies
- Capture and analysis of data pertinent to player development
- Report design and dissemination methods
- Online database platforms and data interrogation tools
- Ability to work independently
Core responsibilities associated with this exciting role include:
- The delivery of integrated Performance Analysis support to the Women’s pathway.
- Supporting and guiding the PDG thought subject matter expertise
- Supporting the Individual Development Plan (IDP) & Annual Playing Programme (APP) process for identified pathway players
- Collaborating and enhancing the ongoing development of the Pathway framework
- Monitoring of identified players throughout the Pathway
- Collaborative work as part of the wider Pathway team to drive analysis processes and player development impact
- Delivery of coach-led projects as directed
- Assistance with the management and aggregation of key pathway data sources including information on player game time, competition exposure and player tracking
- Actively collaborate with colleagues to contribute to the development and delivery of the current strategic, business and operational plans.
- Act as an ambassador for, and promote the best interests of the RFU, including the promotion of our culture and core values – This Rose Means Everyone: Put The Team First, Shape The Future, Respect Each Other.
- Undertake other duties as may be required from time to time as are consistent with the responsibilities of the post and the needs of the organisation.
Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
The skills and attributes outlined in this description are not exhaustive and we welcome candidates who can bring different relevant experiences to the role.
Essential:
- Degree level qualification in Performance Analysis or related subject is required.
- At least 2 years practical and relevant experience within a Performance Analysis / Player Development environment.
- Experience in the use of Performance analysis software(s) and related video production and analysis tools.
- Good understanding of the game of rugby with a demonstrable portfolio of work/experiences to demonstrate this.
- Must be able to communicate effectively with a wide range of personnel from all parts of the Rugby Intelligence Department and wider RFU.
- Energetic and Enthusiastic. Enjoys the challenge the role brings and is committed to achieving personal and team objectives.
- Strong, effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Must demonstrate a thorough approach to work, and able to organise yourself effectively. Will be able to demonstrate a determination to follow through tasks or projects to completion.
- Must demonstrate a “hands on” and “can do” proactive attitude and be able to provide solutions to problems or issues.
- Show attention to detail and possess good administrative skills.
- Understanding of the coaching process and how analysis can influence this.
- Relationship Builder, who enjoys interacting with different groups of people and working as part of a team.
- Comfortable, confident and effective in an elite / professional sporting environment. You have high standards and take pride in your work.
- Full Driving License
- Committed to embodying the ethos our culture by using our three core values – Put The Team First, Shape The Future, Respect Each Other – to guide your day-to-day decisions, actions and interactions.
- Committed to actively contributing and building an inclusive culture in your role and day to day behaviours.
Additional Information:
- All role holders must maintain an appropriate standard of confidentiality. Any disclosures of confidential information (including personal information kept on computer or other media) made unlawfully outside the proper course of duty will be treated as a serious disciplinary offence.
- The role description, person specification, job level and job title may be subject to change at the discretion of the RFU and under business developments. Any changes will be communicated to the role holder as appropriate.
- Personal circumstances must allow the candidate to work flexibly including evenings and weekends.
- We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential. If there is anything we could do to support you through your application or to provide the best environment for your interviews, including assistance or adjustment, please reach out to recruitment@rfu.com.
- During your application, we will ask questions about your identity. This information is considered highly confidential and will not be seen by hiring managers. You can find out more about why we ask these questions here.
- This role will require a DBS check.
Company
About England Rugby
England Rugby or Rugby Football Union (RFU) is the national governing body for rugby in England. We deliver three core activities, and our purpose is to enrich lives, introduce more people to rugby union and develop the sport for future generations.
Our core activities are:
- Rugby – supporting rugby from grassroots to performance level
- Commercial – building partnerships and hosting matches and events
- Running the business - ensuring our organization and people can thrive
Our Culture
At England Rugby, one of our core objectives is to drive rugby union to better reflect the diversity of society. We are aware that rugby, and sports in general, has not always been as welcoming an environment for everyone as we would like, and we are working hard to make rugby a more inclusive space for all identities.
We believe hiring people from underrepresented groups into positions at all levels is vital to creating spaces and initiatives that better support those identities. We would love to see applications from disabled people, LGBTQIA+ people, people from ethnically diverse communities, people of faith, people from lower socio-economic backgrounds, and women and non-binary people.
We know that representation is more than just getting people through the door, it’s about keeping people by responding to structural barriers relating to identities and valuing the insights that different lived experiences bring. We have network groups that provide peer-to-peer support and drive forward change internally. We support colleagues to develop, and each colleague has access to a personal coaching platform that can provide same-day one-to-one coaching. We are pushing ourselves to create a more inclusive culture every day through role modelling our culture and core values; This Rose Means Everyone: Put The Team First, Shape The Future, Respect Each Other.
We know that flexible working is important to our colleagues, so our guiding principles are designed to support everyone to work in the way that suits them, their teams, and the organisation in the best way.
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential. If there is anything we could do to support you through your application or to provide the best environment for your interviews, including assistance or adjustment, please reach out to recruitment@rfu.com.
What we can offer you
We are proud of the range of benefits we can provide:
- A variety of corporate discounts
- Priority access to purchase match tickets
- 25% discount in Rugby Store and EnglandRugby.com
- 25 days of annual leave
- Your birthday day off
- Free access to the stadium gym
- Life assurance of 4x your basic salary, income protection scheme and Employee Assistance Programme that offers anonymous and confidential, emotional and practical support 24/7
- Pension Scheme; the RFU will double match your individual contribution up to 10% of salary
Degree in performance analysis or related subject, 2+ years relevant experience, performance analysis software and video tools experience, rugby knowledge, full driving licence, and strong communication and organisational skills.
Key Responsibilities
- delivering analysis
- monitoring players
- aggregating data
Job Details
- Category: Research and Development (R&D)
- Seniority: Entry Level
- Commitment: Full Time
- Workplace: Remote — United Kingdom
- Salary: GBP 28,000 – 28,000 / year
- Languages: English
Benefits
- 401k matching
- Generous paid time off
- Retirement plan
About England Rugby
The national governing body for rugby in England, supporting rugby from grassroots to performance level and developing the sport for future generations. — Industry: Non-Profit Organizations and NGOs