Rugby Town have confirmed that Dale Belford will leave his position as first team manager at the end of the season.
Belford’s seven month spell in charge at Butlin Road will come to an end at the conclusion of the current campaign by mutual consent after taking over the reins in September 2015.
Rugby Town Director Neil Melvin thanked Belford for his contributions and told his team's website: "Dale has done a great job for the club.
"When he took over we were in a precarious position in the table and whatever happens now he has surpassed any expectations."
He continued: "By announcing the decision at this point, we hope that it eliminates any uncertainty and distraction ahead of what hopefully will be the completion of a great turnaround in fortunes on the pitch.
"We’re also pleased that Dale will have an active role in helping to find his replacement, so ensuring that we maintain as much continuity as possible going into the 2016/17 season."
Belford confirmed his departure: "I’ve talked things through with the club and now that the primary objective of my appointment has been attained, we have concluded that a different direction would be best in the longer term.
"I was tasked with keeping the club in this level of the non-league pyramid, and this has been achieved.
"As I have said before, it has been the most challenging job that I have ever had in football, but it has been thoroughly enjoyable one too and I thank the club for giving me this opportunity to get back into the game.
"I can assure everybody that despite this announcement, my full focus is on achieving as high a finish as we can in the division and hopefully this will mean a place in the play-offs and success beyond that.
“My staff, the players and the fans have been fantastic throughout my time here, and I would like to express my absolute gratitude for this."