New vacancy: Chairperson (Wales Rugby League)

Paul Dancey on 16/04/2012

The Board of Wales Rugby League (WRL) is seeking to appoint a Chairperson to assist the Board in the delivery of its 2012-2017 Strategic Plan.

WRL launched its 5 year strategy based upon the values of Passion, Integrity, Respect and Innovation and the Board seeks for us to be recognized as a leading governing body of sport in Wales. The strategy can be summarised in the phrase “Increasing the awareness of Rugby League in Wales through lifelong participation in the sport”.

The Board will consider all applications on merit, and would particularly like to receive applications from candidates with a strong background in any or all of the following disciplines:

• Marketing
• Public Relations
• Commerce
• Governance
• Finance

Successful candidates will be expected to attend Board Meetings, five per year, where they will provide help, guidance, advice and support to the delivery of the strategy and to represent WRL at the Rugby Football League Council, The Rugby League International Federation and at other official functions.

Applications should be made in writing to either Mark Rowley, General Manager, Wales Rugby League at mark.rowley@walesrugbyleague.co.uk or Caro Wild, Acting Chairperson at caro.wild@me.com

Closing date for applications: Monday 30th April 2012.

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