Fixtures Secretary Vacancy

The Royal Navy Rugby Union seeks to appoint a new Fixtures Secretary to co-ordinate the Structured Season.

The Royal Navy Rugby Union (RNRU), as well as being a part of the Royal Navy, is a National Constituent Body (NCB) of the Rugby Football Union (RFU) and a registered charity. It is charged with the management, administration, and development of the game of Rugby Union within the RN, in accordance with Service regulations and traditions, as well as in compliance with the requirements of the RFU and the regulatory framework for charities.

Our Vision is: To be fun, relevant, and successful, inspiring players, coaches, officials, volunteers, and spectators to enjoy rugby at all levels from mess deck to international, wherever the RN goes, reflecting all that is best in the Service.

RNRU Strategy
The strategy of the RNRU is founded in the recognition and identification of our many, and varied, stakeholders including (but not limited to): The Royal Navy; The Charity Commission; Member Clubs; The Rugby Football Union (RFU) and Sponsors. The RNRU’s Executive Committee has been structured to deliver this strategy and to provide a broader effort on behalf of those stakeholders. This involves a shift from a singular focus on representative rugby (while seeking to maintain our hard-earned reputation for success), with greater investment in promoting participation and enjoyment of rugby across the Royal Navy.

RNRU Fixtures Secretary
The Fixtures Secretary has a critical supporting and enabling role in co-ordinating all representative and community fixtures, together with RNRU sponsor events and communicating these to all stakeholders. It is a voluntary role that requires detailed execution and delivery on a regular basis. The demands on this role fluctuate: the autumn/winter and spring terms are busier than the summer. On average it expected 1-2 hours per week is the scale of the commitment.

Role and Responsibilities
Co-ordination and management of RNRU Structured Season, ensuring a de-conflicted program of fixtures and events throughout the year.

Working with relevant RNRU Volunteers to capture all scheduled fixtures and events in a single document; The Structured Season forms the basis of the RNRUs input to RN Sports Master Fixtures List.

Working with the Senior Men’s Assistant Director of Rugby, liaise with target rugby clubs and unions to arrange suitable fixtures for the Senior Men’s XV.

Ensuring that fixtures are de-conflicted to maximise player participation, facilities availability and RNRU Management attendance.

Control the Structured Season document and communicate any updates to all stakeholders including but not limited to (RNRU Management, RN Sport, Sponsors, RNRU Staff, Affiliated clubs, Venues etc).

The Person
Ideally, but not exclusively, a serving member of the RN (including RM) or the RNR/RMR.

Committed to Navy Rugby, and capable of supporting the RNRU through successful performance of the role of Fixtures Secretary.

Able to work collaboratively with all those involved in Navy Rugby and Navy Sport more broadly.

Willing and able to liaise widely across the Royal Navy, as well as with key contacts and RNRU stakeholders (in person as well as by other means).

For further information contact Ruth Stanbridge, Company Secretary Royal Navy Rugby Union at ruth.stanbridge100@mod.gov.uk or 07766523673.

The Selection Process
Closing date for applications is Friday 28 FEB 25.

Applications should be made in writing, via email, to The RNRU Company Secretary. Email address to be used is ruth.stanbridge100@mod.gov.uk. Applications should include sufficient detail to explain an individual’s suitability for the role (personal statements and covering letters are encouraged). Written applications will be considered by a panel formed from members of the Executive Committee of the RNRU; candidates may be invited to interview to constitute a second round of the selection process if deemed appropriate by the panel. If required, interviews will be conducted during the week commencing 3^rd March 2025.