Head of Rugby

Loughborough University are seeking an exceptional Director of Rugby to provide strategic, technical and cultural leadership across men’s and women’s rugby. This is a unique opportunity to define a bold vision, drive performance excellence and position Loughborough as a leading force in university and professional rugby.

Are you ready to lead one of the most high-profile university rugby programmes in the UK and shape its future on the national and international stage?

Loughborough Sport is a world-leading, athlete-centred and research-driven environment, where performance, participation and people thrive together. Rugby sits at the heart of this ecosystem, spanning elite performance, student experience, professional pathways and commercial growth.

The University are seeking an exceptional Director of Rugby to provide strategic, technical and cultural leadership across men’s and women’s rugby. This is a unique opportunity to define a bold vision, drive performance excellence and position Loughborough as a leading force in university and professional rugby.

Next Steps

For more information on the role please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.

Please see the Candidate Pack for the role.

Informal enquiries to: Paige Norris, PA to Director of Sport, p.norris@lboro.ac.uk 

Closing date for receipt of applications: 16th August 2026

First stage interviews: 28th August 2026

 
Second stage interviews: 7th, 9th and 11th September 2026

For more information and a route to application click "Apply Now" below.