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Welfare and Behaviour Lead
England Students' RFU / SRFU
The Students' Rugby Football Union (SRFU) is the governing body for university rugby union in England. It runs the England Students programme and supports student rugby alongside the RFU and BUCS.
Job Posted- 21 Oct 2026
Status- Voluntary
Location- England
- Remote
Closing date- 29 Nov 2026
The Students' Rugby Football Union (SRFU) is recruiting a volunteer Welfare and Behaviour Lead to champion positive culture, player welfare and good practice across student rugby in England.
The Role
This volunteer role gives the SRFU a dedicated lead for behaviour, discipline and player welfare. You will represent the organisation at key sector forums, act as the SRFU's RugbySafe lead and advise the Full Committee and Board on emerging issues, risks and developments. The role focuses on oversight, representation and influence rather than case management.
Key Responsibilities
- Chair the Higher Education Rugby Union Disciplinary Group and lead discussions on behaviour, discipline and welfare across the student game
- Act as the SRFU lead for the Higher Education Behaviours Charter, Protect Our Game
- Build effective relationships with the RFU, BUCS, member institutions and other stakeholders
- Represent the SRFU at national meetings and forums on welfare, safeguarding, behaviour and discipline
- Advise the Company Secretary, Full Committee and Board, escalating significant welfare, reputational or regulatory risks
- Oversee the RFU RugbySafe framework as it applies to SRFU activities, including the England Students programme
About You
- Current or recent involvement in rugby union, higher education sport, or both
- Working knowledge of disciplinary and safeguarding frameworks in sport
- Credibility to represent the SRFU with the RFU, BUCS and member institutions
- Sound judgement and discretion, and willingness to escalate matters rather than resolve them independently
- Desirable: relationships within the RFU, BUCS or university sport, and a relevant safeguarding qualification
Key Details
- Location: Remote (England)
- Contract: Voluntary position
- Closing date: 29 November 2026 at 11:59pm
- Interviews: week commencing 7 December 2026, via Microsoft Teams
- Appointment is subject to two satisfactory references and RFU safeguarding training
How to Apply
Email your CV and a covering note of no more than one page using the apply form on this page.