Vacancy For Director Of Match Officials

The Welsh Rugby Union is seeking to fill the post of Director of Match Officials. This is an exciting time for the WRU, which is currently undergoing radical re-structuring, and an excellent opportunity to play an integral part in fashioning the way the Union moves forward. The successful candidate will be responsible to the WRU General Manager and will ensure that the style of refereeing within Wales reflects the type of game desired by the Union.

The successful candidate will manage all Match Official affairs including, but not restricted to:

- Implementing the aims and objectives of refereeing within the WRU

- The review and updating of the Union's Strategic Development Plan

- The Training, Recruitment, Appointment and Assessment of Referees

- To act as Laws Advisor to the Union

- To liaise with other Unions on related matters

- To be responsible for the departmental budget

- To assist in any other matters as determined by the WRU General Manager.

The WRU is looking for an innovative person to fill this important post, someone who will prove a strong leader and a good team player.

Salary scale will be in the region of £35,000-40,000 per annum.

Applications, with full rugby and business CV, should be sent to:

Mr Steve Lewis, WRU General Manager, Golate House, 101 St Mary Street, Cardiff, CF10 1GE.