Safeguarding Coordinator (3mth FTC)
The key responsibilities involve recording and managing all safeguarding related referrals and concerns. This includes evidence gathering, information sharing and multi-agency working.
Immediate start required. FTC for 3 months.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and we may close this vacancy early if suitable candidates are identified.
Closing Date: 21st April 2026
The Person
· Preferably experienced in safeguarding and regulatory matters.
· Experience of working within a sport governing body or organisation, ideally within safeguarding or regulatory position
· Strong problem-solving skills
· Excellent communication and attention to detail.
· Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills
· Experience of database management
· Excellent Teamworking skills
· Excellent IT skills, specifically Microsoft package
· Strong interpersonal skills
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential
· Strong interpersonal and relationship management
· Excellent knowledge and understanding of regulatory compliance
Ability to communicate and work through the medium of Welsh is desirable
The Role
· Responsible for recording and managing all safeguarding related referrals and concerns
· Responsible for managing the digital case management process
· Provide support in all safeguarding investigations, by evidence gathering and information sharing
· Attend Child and Adult Protection professional strategy meetings and other safeguarding related meetings
· Conduct risk assessments for safe recruitment in accordance with the WRU Safeguarding Policy
· Convene and organise WRU Safeguarding Panels relating to investigations and safe recruitment
· Stakeholder engagement and key focus through consultation groups, to develop and share best practice.
· Development of Safeguarding Resources and Tools to support Clubs and Regions
· To support clubs in developing Club Safeguarding Plans
· To support Club Safeguarding Officers (CSO) and other relevant personnel in member clubs i.e. Club Secretary, Coaches, Parents regarding safeguarding advice and guidance
· Co-ordination of the Safe Recruitment process – Application to Appointment
· Supporting Club Safeguarding Officers to effectively manage Safe Recruitment at club level
· Supporting other functions in the Integrity Regulatory and Competitions Dept. (Discipline; Player Welfare; Anti-Doping) when required
· Working with key partners to deliver Safe and Inclusive Environments
· Carry out duties in support of the WRU Group Strategic Mission, Purpose and Values
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 and a Valid UK Driver's License 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
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.
Mae'r cyfrifoldebau allweddol yn cynnwys cofnodi a rheoli pob atgyfeiriad a phryder sy'n gysylltiedig â diogelu. Mae hyn yn cynnwys casglu tystiolaeth, rhannu gwybodaeth a gweithio amlasiantaethol.
Angen dechrau ar unwaith. FTC am 3 mis. Bydd ceisiadau'n cael eu hadolygu ar sail dreigl, ac efallai y byddwn yn cau'r swydd wag hon yn gynnar os caiff ymgeiswyr addas eu nodi.
Dyddiad Cau: 21st Ebrill 2026
Y PERSON
• Profiad o faterion diogelu a rheoleiddio yn ddelfrydol.
• Profiad o weithio o fewn corff neu sefydliad llywodraethu chwaraeon, yn ddelfrydol o fewn swydd diogelu neu reoleiddio
• Sgiliau datrys problemau cryf
• Cyfathrebu rhagorol a sylw i fanylion.
• Sgiliau rhyngbersonol a rheoli perthnasoedd cryf
• Profiad o reoli cronfeydd data
• Sgiliau gwaith tîm rhagorol
• Sgiliau TG rhagorol, yn benodol pecyn Microsoft
• Sgiliau rhyngbersonol cryf
• Mae sgiliau cyfathrebu ysgrifenedig a llafar rhagorol yn hanfodol
• Rheoli rhyngbersonol a rheoli perthnasoedd cryf
• Gwybodaeth a dealltwriaeth ragorol o gydymffurfiaeth reoleiddiol
• Mae'r gallu i gyfathrebu a gweithio trwy gyfrwng y Gymraeg yn ddymunol
Y RÔL
· Responsible for recording and managing all safeguarding related referrals and concerns
· Responsible for managing the digital case management process
· Provide support in all safeguarding investigations, by evidence gathering and information sharing
· Attend Child and Adult Protection professional strategy meetings and other safeguarding related meetings
· Conduct risk assessments for safe recruitment in accordance with the WRU Safeguarding Policy
· Convene and organise WRU Safeguarding Panels relating to investigations and safe recruitment
· Stakeholder engagement and key focus through consultation groups, to develop and share best practice.
· Development of Safeguarding Resources and Tools to support Clubs and Regions
· To support clubs in developing Club Safeguarding Plans
· To support Club Safeguarding Officers (CSO) and other relevant personnel in member clubs i.e. Club Secretary, Coaches, Parents regarding safeguarding advice and guidance
· Co-ordination of the Safe Recruitment process – Application to Appointment
· Supporting Club Safeguarding Officers to effectively manage Safe Recruitment at club level
· Supporting other functions in the Integrity Regulatory and Competitions Dept. (Discipline; Player Welfare; Anti-Doping) when required
· Working with key partners to deliver Safe and Inclusive Environments
Carry out duties in support of the WRU Group Strategic Mission, Purpose and Values
GOFYNION URC
Mae URC yn mynnu bod gan unigolion sgiliau TG, yn benodol pecynnau Microsoft. Mae sgiliau cyfathrebu ysgrifenedig a llafar rhagorol yn hanfodol, ynghyd â'r gallu i feithrin perthnasoedd cryf gyda rhanddeiliaid mewnol ac allanol.
Mae'r gallu i gyfathrebu trwy gyfrwng y Gymraeg a Thrwydded Yrru Ddilys y DU yn ddymunol. Mae'r rôl hon yn amodol ar wiriad DBS sylfaenol/manwl.
Y MANTEISION
Fel aelod parhaol o Grŵp URC, bydd gennych fynediad at ein hystod lawn o fuddion cyflogeion, gan gynnwys:
Pensiwn Aberth Cyflog (cyfraniad cyflogai o 5%,cyfraniad cyfatebol gan URC)
Cynllun yswiriant bywyd
Dyraniad Tocyn Grŵp URC (yn unol â Pholisi Tocynnau)
Un diwrnod ychwanegol o wyliau tâl (gwyliau pen-blwydd)
Rhaglen cymorth i weithwyr
Tactegau Tîm – trefniadau gweithio hybrid
Parcio stadiwm a champfa am
Gostyngiadau siop a theithiau Grŵp URC
Cynigion partneriaeth Grŵp URC
Cynllun Talebau Gofal Llygaid
Cynllun Beicio i'r Gwaith
Gostyngiadau Gwestai'r Celtic Collection
Ein Gwerthoedd
Mae Grŵp URC wedi ymrwymo i ddatblygu diwylliant lle mae pob gweithiwr yn cael ei werthfawrogi a'i barchu'n gyfartal. Mae ein nodau, ynghyd â’n gweledigaeth a’n cenhadaeth, wedi’u tanategu gan ein gwerthoedd a’n credoau craidd sy’n croesawu: Uniondeb, Rhagoriaeth, Llwyddiant, Dewrder, Teulu a Hiwmor.
Cynhwysiant yn URC
Mae Grŵp URC wedi ymrwymo i ddarparu Jyrsi i Bawb. Mae hyn yn cynnwys y bobl sy'n gweithio i ni a gyda ni. Rydym yn uchelgeisiol ynglŷn â darparu diwylliant sy'n rhoi pobl yn gyntaf, lle gall pawb fod yn perthyn a chael eu clywed a’u parchu. Rydym yn hapus i siarad â chi am ein Cynllun Cydraddoldeb, Amrywiaeth a Chynhwysiant (2023-2028) a gallwch hefyd ddarllen rhagor am ein hymrwymiad yn ein Polisi Cydraddoldeb, Amrywiaeth a Chynhwysiant.
Monitro amrywiaeth
Gwyddom ein bod yn darparu gwasanaethau gwell pan fo ein gweithlu’n adlewyrchu’r ystod lawn o gefndiroedd a phrofiadau yn y gymdeithas a wasanaethwn. Er mwyn parhau i wneud hyn mae angen eich help arnom i lenwi ffurflen fonitro fer. Ni fydd unrhyw wybodaeth y byddwch yn ei rhannu yn weladwy fel rhan o'ch cais. Dim ond i fonitro cynwysoldeb ein prosesau dethol yn ddienw y caiff ei defnyddio. Gallwch ddewis ‘gwell gennyf beidio â dweud’ os byddai’n well gennych beidio ag ateb unrhyw gwestiwn.
- Department
- Community
- Locations
- National Centre of Excellence
- Remote status
- Hybrid
- Yearly salary
- 25,000
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Contract
- Fixed Term
About The Welsh Rugby Union
Governing body for the national sport of Wales.
Leading Welsh rugby to the forefront of the global game in performance and reputation. Developing grass-roots rugby, increasing participation, supporting clubs and bringing communities together. Promoting the Principality Stadium as a unique, must play, must visit venue.