Applications are invited for the post of Chair of Representative Rugby (CoRR) within the Army Rugby Union (ARU).

The Chair of Representative Rugby is a senior leadership role providing strategic direction, governance, and oversight of all ARU representative rugby activity. The successful applicant will be a voting member of the ARU Management Board and will play a key role in shaping the future of Army representative rugby.

The intended start date for the successful applicant is 18 May 2026. The appointment is expected to be for a minimum of three seasons, subject to review.

Applicants should submit a rugby CV and short covering email outlining relevant experience and motivation for the role to Kimberley Fowke, the ARU Chief Operating Officer (COO) via EMAIL

• Closing date for applications:Midday Friday 13^thFebruary 2026
• CV sift:By Friday 27^thFebruary 2026
• Interviews:Date to be confirmed
• Interview panel:To be confirmed

All applicants will be contacted following the CV sift. Candidates selected for interview will be notified directly. Following interview, the successful candidate will be informed once all unsuccessful candidates have been contacted.

QUALIFICATION, RANK AND EXPERIENCE CRITERIA

There are no mandatory rank requirements for this post. However, applicants should be able to demonstrate:

• Significant experience in rugby leadership, governance, or senior management roles
• A strong understanding of the representative rugby environment
• The ability to operate confidently with senior Army personnel, ARU officials, and external stakeholders
• Experience of strategic planning, governance, and stakeholder engagement
• A sound understanding of UKAF Sport, Army Sport, and ARU governance structures (desirable)

Applicants must be serving within the British Army (Regular or Reserve) with at least three years’ service remaining from May 2026.

COMMITMENT

This is a prestigious voluntary appointment at the strategic level of Army Rugby.

The role requires a significant time commitment throughout the year, including:

• Attendance at Management Board and sub-committee meetings
• Regular engagement with Directors of Rugby
• Attendance at key representative fixtures and events
• Ongoing liaison with UKAF Sport, Army Sport, and external stakeholders

The successful candidate must be able to balance the demands of the role alongside professional and personal commitments.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Chair of Representative Rugby (CoRR) is accountable to the ARU Chair and Management Board. The role provides strategic leadership and governance oversight across all ARU representative programmes.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing leadership, direction, and support to all Directors of Rugby across ARU representative teams
• Chairing the Representative Rugby Sub-Committee (RRSC), which meets monthly
• Ensuring representative rugby activity reflects ARU ethos, standards, and long-term strategic objectives
• Overseeing performance, activity, and operational delivery across all representative programmes
• Managing the annual ARU representative rugby budget and scrutinising expenditure
• Providing regular updates to the ARU Chair and Management Board on:
  • representative rugby performance
  • operational delivery
  • financial performance
  • future planning and key risks
• Ensuring compliance with British Army, UKAF Sport, Army Sport, ARU and RFU policy and governance frameworks
• Representing and influencing Army Rugby interests with UKAF Sport, Army Sport, HQ Army, and external rugby bodies
• Promoting the ARU within the rugby community and wider Chain of Command
• Attending the RFU Director of Rugby Course as part of continuing professional development

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This is a voluntary appointment. Further details regarding tenure, handover arrangements, and transition support will be provided to the successful applicant.

The ARU Management Board reserves the right to amend the Terms of Reference associated with this role as required.