The Welsh Rugby Union
Safeguarding Engagement Officer (12 month fixed term contract)
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Safeguarding Engagement Officer
The key responsibilities involve engagement with clubs, supporting Club Safeguarding Officers and the implementation of Club Safeguarding Plans to ensure that we have safe and inclusive environments in Welsh Rugby.
We are recruiting three Safeguarding Engagement Officers, with one post aligned to each of the following geographical areas:
- North & Mid Wales
- West Wales
- East Wales
These are hybrid roles, with an expectation of regular presence at an appropriate WRU office base, alongside significant travel across the geographical area covered by the role.
A key part of the role will be spending time within the rugby community. This will include regular visits to rugby clubs to build relationships, provide safeguarding support and work closely with Club Safeguarding Officers and Club Committees.
Successful candidates should therefore expect to travel frequently throughout their allocated region as an essential part of the role.
Due to the level and nature of travel required, successful candidates will need to hold a full, valid UK driving licence and have access to their own vehicle for business use. Appropriate business-use insurance will be required. Business mileage will be reimbursed in line with the WRU’s expenses arrangements.
Closing Date: Sunday 20th September 2026
Salary: £25,690 per annum
The Person
- Previous experience in safeguarding is preferred.
- Knowledge of, or involvement in, sport.
- Experience working within a sports governing body or similar organisation, ideally in a safeguarding or regulatory role.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail.
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-management skills.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively.
- Experience in database management.
- Excellent IT skills.
- Strong teamworking skills.
- Excellent knowledge and understanding of safeguarding policies, procedures and best practice.
- The ability to communicate and work through the medium of Welsh is desirable.
The Role
- Building Positive Relationships with clubs through club visits to support and develop Safeguarding Best Practice.
- Responsible as the first point of contact to support Club Safeguarding Officers and Club Committees relating to safeguarding matters.
- Responsible for promoting Safeguarding Training opportunities.
- Responsible for promoting the Safeguarding Toolkit and other safeguarding resources.
- Planning and Co-ordinating support for clubs in developing their Club Safeguarding Plans.
- Responsible for co-ordinating and delivering CSO induction training.
- Quality Assurance responsibilities to establish commitment to the Club Safeguarding Plans.
- Responsible for supporting Clubs in the investigation of Lower-Level Concerns.
- Conducting Safeguarding Risk Assessments in relation to Safe Recruitment.
- Provide additional resilience in other aspects of Safeguarding (Case Management, Safe Recruitment and other Safeguarding Practice) when required.
- Supporting other functions in the Integrity Regulatory and Competitions Dept. (Discipline; Player Welfare; Anti-Doping; Competitions) when required.
- Working with key partners to deliver Safe and Inclusive Environments in line with the WRU Strategy.
- Carry out duties in support of the WRU Group Strategic Mission, Purpose and Values.
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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 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
- Gostyngiadau Gwestai'r Celtic Collection
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.
Inclusion At The WRU
The WRU Group are committed to building diverse, high-performing and engaged teams across Welsh Rugby. We are ambitious about providing a people first culture where everyone can belong, be heard and respected. We are happy to talk to you about our Crys I Bawb EDI Strategy (2024-2029) and you can also read more about our commitment in our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy.
Diversity monitoring
We know that we deliver better services when our workforce reflects the full range of backgrounds and experiences in the society we serve. To continue to do this we need your help in filling out a short monitoring form. None of the information you provide will be visible as part of your application. It will only be used anonymously to monitor the inclusivity of our selection processes. You can select 'prefer not to say’ if you would rather not answer any question.
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Dyddiad Cau: Dydd Sul 20 Medi 2026
Cyflog: £25,690 y flwyddyn
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