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Rugby Engagement Officer (North Wales)
Welsh Rugby Union (WRU)
Governing body for the national sport of Wales. Leading Welsh rugby to the forefront of the global game in performance and reputation. Developing grass-roots rugby, increasing participation, supporting clubs and bringing communities together.
Job Posted- 5 Mar 2026
Status- Full Time
Location- Wales
Closing date- 20 Mar 2026
To act as the key point of contact for rugby clubs, hubs and educational settings in a designated geographical area within North Wales, specially Conwy/Denbighshire. Developing strong effective relationships with the key stakeholders to ensure the growth in both the girl’s and women’s, boy’s and men’s games in line with the rugby engagement strategy. To ensure coaching and match official courses are organized and delivered to increase the number of qualified coaches and match officials across the community game.
The Person
· Planning and Organising
· Experience of working within sport development sector is desirable
· Decision Making
· Professionalism and Integrity
· Self-Awareness
· Relationship Building
· Verified and clear qualification in sport coaching and/or coach education is desirable
· Written and Verbal Communication
· Creativity and Innovation
· Reporting and Analysing Data
Ability to communicate and work through the medium of Welsh is desirable
The Role
Boys & Men- Growth and Retention in 12 to 18 age groups
· Implement the calendar of events to support the growth in participation
· Implement the calendar of events to support retention of players aged 12-18yrs
· Enable and creating regular, frequent and meaningful opportunities to participate in rugby
· Work with Club Development colleagues to develop local insight and understanding of clubs and educational settings
· Work with Clubs/Educational settings, and using data to ensure the coaching is consistent and of high quality
· Work with Clubs/Educational settings, and using data to ensure match officiating is consistent and of high quality
Girls & Women – Growth and Retention in 6 to 18 age groups
· Implement the calendar of events to support the growth in participation
· Implement the calendar of events to support retention of players aged 6-18ys
· Enable and creating regular, frequent and meaningful opportunities to participate in rugby
· Work with Club Development colleagues to develop local insight and understanding of clubs and educational settings
· Work with Clubs/Educational settings, and using data to ensure the coaching is consistent and of high quality
· Work with Clubs/Educational settings, and using data to ensure match officiating is consistent and of high quality
Coaching Development
· Work closely with colleagues to provide opportunities for development of qualified, competent, verified coaches up to Level 2
· Facilitate opportunities for the development of rugby support in educational settings
Match Official Development
· Work closely with Match Official Development Officers to provide opportunities for development of qualified, competent, verified match officials
Emerging Player Pathways
· Facilitate Boys EPP in area of responsibility in collaboration with the Regional Academy
· Facilitate Girls EPP in area of responsibility in collaboration with the Player Development Centre
Reporting
· Provide insight reporting, monitoring and evaluating effectiveness in line with KPI’s and reporting requirements
Stakeholder Management
· Manage key relationships with the clubs, girl’s hubs and educational settings
WRU Requirements
The WRU require that individuals are proficient in IT skills, specifically Microsoft packages. Excellent written and verbal communications are essential, along with the ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Ability to communicate through the medium of Welsh and a Valid UK Driver's License is desirable. This role is subject to a basic/enhanced DBS check.
The Perks
As a permanent member of the WRU Group, you will have access to our full range of employee benefits, including:
- Salary Sacrifice Pension (5% employee contribution, matched by WRU)
- Life assurance scheme
- WRU Group Ticket Allocation (in line with ticketing policy)
- One additional paid day off (birthday leave)
- Employee assistance programme
- Team Tactics – hybrid working arrangements
- Free stadium parking and gym
- WRU Group store and tour discounts
- WRU Group partnership offers
- Eye Care Voucher Scheme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
Our Values
The WRU Group are committed to developing a culture whereby all employees are equally valued and respected. Our aims, together with our vision and mission, are underpinned by our core values and beliefs which embrace: Integrity, Excellence, Success, Courage, Family & Humour.
How to Apply
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