About Us

Six Nations Rugby Ltd (SNRL) is the official organising body of the annual men’s, women’s

and U20s Six Nations Championships and the Summer and Autumn International Series

(SNS/ANS). SNRL is also a co-owner of the new Nations Cup competition, shared with

SANZAAR, which will be played on a biannual basis from 2026.

Working in partnership with its member unions and national federations in England (RFU),

France (FFR), Ireland (IRFU), Italy (FIR), Scotland (SRU) and Wales (WRU), SNRL has

responsibility for the commercialisation of centralised media and commercial rights and for

the promotion and operation of the globally renowned Six Nations Championships, SNS/ANS,

Nations Cup from 2026 and other development competitions.

The Six Nations Championship is the world’s oldest and greatest annual international rugby

tournament which dates back to 1883. It consists of three highly competitive annual

championships across men’s, women’s and U20s rugby. The media rights and agreed

commercial rights of the SNS & ANS are also centralised, with SNRL now supporting the

marketing and growth of all home-based internationals for all six unions.

SNRL is committed to promoting diversity, equity and inclusion throughout the organisation.

As such, we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates

regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender assignment, religion or

belief, marital status or pregnancy or maternity/paternity.

About the role

Working within the organisation’s Corporate Department and providing direct support to the Chief Financial Officer, you will play a vital role in the effective management and coordination of Human Resources and office management activities across the company. This position involves a wide range of responsibilities essential to the smooth functioning of HR operations. You will take ownership of managing and maintaining all employee documentation, ensuring accuracy and compliance with internal policies and external regulations. This includes the preparation and processing of employment contracts, recruitment documentation, onboarding materials such as starter packs, IT equipment allocation and maintaining up-to-date records related to staff holidays and absences.

In addition to these administrative functions, you will assist in the drafting, reviewing, and implementation of HR policies and procedures, contributing to the development of a compliant and supportive workplace culture. You will also support a variety of ongoing HR projects, which may include initiatives related to employee engagement, performance management and training and development, including running staff surveys. It will also involve aspects of office management. This is a dynamic and varied role that requires attention to detail, strong organisational skills, and the ability to work collaboratively across departments while maintaining a high level of confidentiality and professionalism.

The candidate we are looking for can demonstrate:

• Proven experience as an HR Manager or in a senior HR advisory role (ideally 5+ years)
• Strong knowledge of UK & Irish employment law and HR best practices
• Experience in managing disciplinary, grievance, and performance management procedures including reporting on company and individual KPIs
• Experience in handling employee documentation, including contracts, recruitment paperwork and starter packs, all maintained through our employee portal Staffology
• Experience in HR related policy creation, documentation and employee handbook maintenance
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills
• Leading on wellbeing & employee engagement to maintain a positive work culture and increase organisational performance
• Ability to handle sensitive situations with confidentiality and professionalism
• Ability to work autonomously, prioritise affectively, and thrive in a collaborative, evolving environment.
• Basic understanding of analytics or reporting tools
• Team oriented with a collaborative and supportive approach

Qualifications & Experience:

• CIPD Level 5 Diploma in People Management (essential)
• Chartered CIPD membership (MCIPD) or working towards (desirable)
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field (or equivalent work experience)
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a HR Manager (or equivalent role)
• In-depth knowledge of UK employment legislation and HR best practices
• Proficiency in HR systems and Microsoft Office Suite

These are the core competencies we’re looking for:

Courage

Can deliver a project or initiative at the highest-level demonstrating excellence promoting both organisational and personal reputation

Solidarity

Can build relationships with stakeholders especially overcoming difficult conversations or challenging situations

Inclusivity

Can demonstrate consideration to promoting strong EDI strategies

Integrity

Has the ability to work collaboratively with respect, professionalism and unity.

Creativity

Be innovative, has taken measured risks or shown creative thinking and problem solving irrespective of whether it was a success or implemented