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ABOUT GB WHEELCHAIR RUGBY

Great Britain Wheelchair Rugby (GBWR) is the national governing body for the game of wheelchair rugby in England, Scotland, and Wales, is a registered charity and company limited by guarantee, and is a full member of World Wheelchair Rugby (WWR) and of the British Paralympic Association (BPA).

In the last ten years, GBWR has grown the paralympic discipline of the sport from a domestic league with a single division comprised of seven teams, to one which now has three leagues providing competition opportunities for 22 teams. The domestic league is internationally recognised for its high level of competition, where it regularly sees international players from Europe joining domestic teams and strengthening the level of competition.

In the last five years, GBWR has developed a new discipline of the game aimed at attracting those with greater functionality than the Paralympic discipline permits. Wheelchair rugby fives allows us to reach more people with wheelchair rugby. Although in its infancy, the discipline has proved popular with new teams developing across the country, and more recently has seen international growth through WWR. With the development of wheelchair rugby fives and the Paralympic discipline, GBWR has grown and now supports 35 clubs across England, Scotland, and Wales.

The GB national team took the gold medal at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games – the first medal of any colour for a European nation. The team has also secured gold at the European Championship a record total of seven times since 1995.

GBWR activities are funded through a mix of government, National Lottery, commercial, and philanthropic funding. UK Sport has recognised the achievement of the GB national team, with GBWR being in receipt of £3.2M for the LA 2028 cycle. Sport England has also recognised the success of GBWR, with annual awards totalling £0.5M to support grassroots and talent delivery.

 

About The Role

THE ROLE

We are seeking passionate, dedicated individual to chair the inaugural GB Wheelchair Rugby Community Commission. This is an exciting opportunity to play a vital role in shaping the future of wheelchair rugby in Great Britain. By becoming the chair of the Community Commission, you will:

• Make a tangible impact on the future of wheelchair rugby in Great Britain
• Influence decisions at a strategic level
• Collaborate with a passionate team of GBWR members and build connections across the community
• Receive GBWR kit as a thank you for your contribution

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

As the chair of the Community Commission, you will:

• Lead commission meetings and set the agenda for discussions
• Serve as the primary liaison between the commission and GBWR’s board of trustees
• Foster a culture of collaboration, respect, and open communication within the commission
• Represent the views and concerns of the GBWR community, including players, coaches, volunteers, and wider stakeholders
• Ensure that a diverse range of voices, including underrepresented groups, are heard and considered in decision making
• Provide feedback and advice on challenges and opportunities within the wheelchair rugby community
• Act as a bridge between the community and the GBWR Board, raising key issues at board level
• Work collaboratively to support the development and inclusivity of the sport

Further Information

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, please submit

• A CV of no more than two sides of A4
• A short statement (no more than 500 words) explaining why you are interested in the role and how you can contribute to the Community Commission
• Names and contact details, including email addresses, for two referees and in what capacity you know them
• A completed diversity monitoring form

Completed applications should be sent to: nas.al-sabaeiova@gbwr.org.uk by Monday, 6 April 2026. Please put ‘Community Commission – chair’ in the subject title.

Apply for role

Closing date: 6th April 2026