Graham Rowntree said he had been "craving" a return to coaching, after being named as the new forwards coach at Harlequins.
Rowntree spent eight years as an assistant coach with England, butlost his job in decafter the hosts' early exit from the Rugby World Cup. The former England prop will move to the Stoop in the summer, working under
Rowntree, 45, told BBC 5 live he was "excited" by his new job.
"This opportunity has come sooner than anticipated given what happened at the World Cup, but it's here and I'm determined to grasp it," he said.
"It's the start of a new adventure."
After being appointed as Stuart Lancaster's successor, England head coach Eddie Jones dispensed with the services of Rowntree and fellow assistant coaches Andy Farrell and Mike Catt.
"It wasn't the easiest period of my life, but you've got to learn from these things," Rowntree said.
"It was hard work, to be honest. You've got to move on and look forward. So here I am, able to look forward, working at a great club.
"There are a lot of things [you learn], but as long as you use that going forward, then it's of some benefit in the future."
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