Bury St Edmunds RFC is seeking an ambitious and experienced Head Coach to lead our Women’s 1st XV competing in the RFU Women’s Championship, the second tier of women’s rugby in England.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a progressive and well-supported club with a strong community ethos and a growing women’s programme. We are looking for a coach who can drive performance, support player development, and help shape the continued growth of women’s rugby at the club.

The Role
The Head Coach will be responsible for leading the women’s performance programme and creating a positive, high-performance environment. Working alongside a committed group of players, volunteers, and club leaders, the successful candidate will:

Plan and deliver high-quality training sessions
Lead the team on match days and manage game strategy
Develop individual players and support pathway opportunities
Foster a strong, inclusive and high-performance culture
Work collaboratively with assistant coaches, medical staff and club leadership
Contribute to the continued growth and sustainability of the women’s programme

Key Requirements

Previous coaching experience within women’s or senior rugby
Strong understanding of the modern game and player development
Excellent communication and leadership skills
Ability to plan structured training programmes
RFU coaching qualification (Level 2 or equivalent preferred)
Commitment to safeguarding and player welfare

What We Offer

The opportunity to lead a competitive Championship-level side
A supportive club environment with strong community backing
Access to excellent facilities and resources
The chance to shape the future of a growing women’s rugby programme

Location: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
Role Type: Part-time / voluntary (expenses may be available depending on experience) Salary - can be discussed but very competitive

How to Apply
Please send a brief coaching CV and a short statement outlining your coaching philosophy and interest in the role to: vicechairman@bserufc.co.uk
Applications will be reviewed as they are received with a closing date of Tuesday 31st March.
Join us in continuing to build a strong future for women’s rugby at Bury St Edmunds RFC.