Wirral, UK | Sports Industry | 6 to 12 Month Internship | Real-World Experience
Are you passionate about sports, relationship management, and events? Are you looking to gain hands-on, real-world experience that can kickstart your career in the sports industry?
Caldy Rugby Club is offering a unique unpaid internship for a motivated and ambitious individual to work directly with our Commercial Manager. This is an exciting opportunity to gain valuable experience across multiple areas of commercial operations within a high-level rugby environment.
About the Role
As the Assistant to the Commercial Manager, you'll be at the heart of the club's commercial activities, supporting in areas such as:
* Sponsorship & Partnerships
* Marketing & Branding
* Events & Matchday Management
* Website & Digital Design
* Guest & Hospitality Experience
* Invoicing & Financial Management
* Club Communications & PR
* Admin & Operational Support
You will be hands-on in helping deliver a premium matchday and online experience, grow the club's commercial visibility, and work on creative digital projects. You'll also be involved in behind-the-scenes planning and learn how a sports organisation operates off the field.
Ideal Candidate
You don't need to have everything — we're looking for someone with passion, energy, and a hunger to learn. The following skills/interests are a big plus:
* Strong skills in
digital design
(Canva, Photoshop, etc.)
* Interest in
social media platforms
(Instagram, TikTok, X, LinkedIn)
* Strong Attention to detail
* Solid
admin and organisational
skills
* A strong
work ethic
and positive, "can-do" attitude
* Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
* Flexible and responsive to a fast-paced sports environment
* Bonus: Interest in rugby or live sport
What You'll Gain
* A rare chance to work directly with a commercial manager in England's second tier of rugby union
* Practical, CV-enhancing experience across marketing, sponsorship, and event delivery
* A portfolio of creative work in a real-world setting
* Mentorship and 1:1 development support
* Experience that could lead to future opportunities in sport, marketing, or media