Discipline Case Officer

Working at the RFU means being part of the ‘bigger picture’ at England Rugby: to be rooted in our purpose, which is to enrich lives, introduce more people to rugby union & develop the sport for future generations. If our purpose resonates with you, and you recognise the value that sport can bring to people’s lives, we’d love to work with you. 

An opportunity has arisen for a Discipline Case Officer to join our Discipline (Legal & Governance) team on a permanent contract.

Job Title : Discipline Case Officer
Department : Discipline (Legal & Governance)
Reports to : Legal Counsel (Discipline)
Direct report(s) : N/A
Salary Banding : c.£35,000 per annum 
Job Level : Implement
Location : This role is contractually based at Allianz Stadium, offering some flexibility to work from home
Employment Type : Permanent
Working Hours : This is a full-time role, covering 35hrs per week

Application Information:

• Please submit an anonymised CV (i.e. remove personal details). You do not need to submit a cover letter
• Vacancy closing date: 17th July 2026 at 12pm

To help us get to know your unique experience and voice, we kindly ask that you complete your application without the use of AI‑generated content. This ensures we can fairly and accurately understand your skills, perspective, and suitability for the role. 

The Role

The Discipline Case Officer is responsible for the management of RFU discipline cases, focusing on those related to concerns about discrimination. This will include all aspects of case management from initial notification through to the request for a charging decision.

The role will work closely with the RFU Inclusion and Diversity (I&D) team to provide advice and guidance to the Constituent Body discipline volunteers and club discipline officers who are required to investigate disciplinary matters.  

Responsibilities

• Administration of RFU discipline cases, focusing on discrimination concerns, but may also include on-field foul play incidents or regulatory matters, when required.
• Assess any misconduct/ discrimination complaints and where required commence investigations, collating necessary evidence.
• Provide support and advice to clubs who are required to investigate disciplinary matters, including those related to concerns about discrimination.
• Work with the RFU Inclusion and Diversity (I+D) Team to review educational resources available to the game and the delivery of such resources.
• Update the RFU case management system with all relevant information
• Present case summaries to the RFU Head of Discipline to allow for a suitable charging decision to be made
• Production of hearing case bundles to be used in disciplinary/ appeal hearings.
• Production/review of any RFU Disciplinary policies and forms, as required.
• Assist with RFU Discipline training and information events as and when required
• Develop effective working relationships with Clubs, Constituent Bodies, Match Officials, PRL, Championship, PWR, National League Rugby and tournament organisers.
• Undertake other duties as may be required from time to time as are consistent with the responsibilities of the post and the needs of the organisation.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

The skills and attributes outlined in this description are not exhaustive and we welcome candidates who can bring different relevant experiences to the role.

Essential:

• Possess excellent organisational skills, and ability to apply these to office systems and processes.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders
• Ability to organise themselves effectively, use time efficiently and demonstrate a thorough approach to work, showing attention to detail and work accuracy.
• Be competent in the use of Microsoft Office and Adobe software as well as Apple hardware and video editing software.
• Stay up-to-date with current thinking and best practice, proposing recommendations on improvements we can make. 
• Actively collaborate with colleagues to contribute to the development and delivery of the current strategic, business and operational plans. 
• Act as an ambassador for, and promote the best interests of the RFU, including the promotion of our culture and core values – This Rose Means Everyone: Put The Team First, Shape The Future, Respect Each Other.

Desirable:

• Experience working within a legal or regulatory framework
• Experience or lived experience understanding issues related to Inclusion and diversity
• Knowledge and understanding of the Laws of the Game 
• An interest and some knowledge of rugby union (including its players and Clubs), disciplinary regulations, decisions and process.

Additional Information:

• All role holders must maintain an appropriate standard of confidentiality. Any disclosures of confidential information (including personal information kept on computer or other media) made unlawfully outside the proper course of duty will be treated as a serious disciplinary offence.
• The role description, person specification, job level and job title may be subject to change at the discretion of the RFU and under business developments. Any changes will be communicated to the role holder as appropriate.

About England Rugby

England Rugby or Rugby Football Union (RFU) is the national governing body for rugby in England. We deliver three core activities, and our purpose is to enrich lives, introduce more people to rugby union and develop the sport for future generations.

Our core activities are:

• Rugby – supporting rugby from grassroots to performance level
• Commercial – building partnerships and hosting matches and events
• Running the business - ensuring our organization and people can thrive

Our Culture

At England Rugby, one of our core objectives is to drive rugby union to better reflect the diversity of society. We are aware that rugby, and sports in general, has not always been as welcoming an environment for everyone as we would like, and we are working hard to make rugby a more inclusive space for all identities.

We believe hiring people from underrepresented groups into positions at all levels is vital to creating spaces and initiatives that better support those identities. We would love to see applications from disabled people, LGBTQIA+ people, people from ethnically diverse communities, people of faith, people from lower socio-economic backgrounds, and women and non-binary people.

We know that representation is more than just getting people through the door, it’s about keeping people by responding to structural barriers relating to identities and valuing the insights that different lived experiences bring. We have network groups that provide peer-to-peer support and drive forward change internally. We support colleagues to develop, and each colleague has access to a personal coaching platform that can provide same-day one-to-one coaching. We are pushing ourselves to create a more inclusive culture every day through role modelling our culture and core values; This Rose Means Everyone: Put The Team First, Shape The Future, Respect Each Other.

We know that flexible working is important to our colleagues, so our guiding principles are designed to support everyone to work in the way that suits them, their teams, and the organisation in the best way.

What we can offer you

We are proud of the range of benefits we can provide: