VACANCY: Chair Disciplinary Committee

21 June 2024

VACANCY: Chair Disciplinary Committee

The Connacht Rugby Governance & Nominations Committee (GNC) wish to advertise the following voluntary vacancy.

Post Title: Chair of Disciplinary Committee

Duration: Initial period of three years with an option to be appointed for a further term of three years based on approval by the Board of Connacht Rugby and the terms & conditions set out by Connacht Rugby’s Governance & Nominations Committee

Role and Purpose

  • To deal with all disciplinary matters referred to it in a fair and transparent manner and in accordance with the regulations .
  • Prepare agendas and Disciplinary Committee meetings.
  • Ensure minutes of meetings are prepared and circulated.
  • Responsible for the upkeep of the records of the Disciplinary Committee
  • Prepare and present a report on the activities and decisions of the Disciplinary Committee to each meeting of the Club and Community Rugby Committee.
  • To act as a Single Judicial Officer in all relevant cases and pursuant to Regulation 5 of the IRFU Regulations.
  • Support the wider interests of the game within our community and Connacht Rugby

Time Requirements

  • Attendance at all Disciplinary Committee meetings
  • Attendance at all Club & Community Committee meetings, which shall meet at least 10 times per Season.
  • Attendance the Bi-Monthly Club & Community Rugby Forum meetings

Person Specification

The Chair of Connacht Rugby Disciplinary Committee shall have relevant experience and demonstrate a number of the key competencies listed below:

  • Strong personal organisation skills
  • Communications
  • Vision
  • Leadership
  • Strategic Planning
  • Project management
  • Organisational change management
  • Negotiation

Connacht Rugby actively promotes fairness, respect, equality, diversity, inclusion, and engagement and is committed to continuous improvement

Note: - This is a voluntary role and it will not be remunerated.

To apply please email gnc@connachtrugby.ie before the closing date for applications on Friday 5th July at 5pm.