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About Us

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.

About The Role

We are seeking a passionate and driven Head of Community and Participation to lead the development and implementation of strategies aimed at significantly increasing participation in wheelchair rugby across Great Britain.

This pivotal role will be responsible for designing and delivering impactful community outreach programs, engaging with local clubs and organisations, and developing innovative approaches to reach new participants, particularly those that are classifiable for wheelchair rugby (Paralympic discipline). The ideal candidate will bring a proven track record in community development, sports development, and marketing, with a strong understanding of how to build sustainable participation pathways. While experience within disability sports is advantageous, it is not essential for an individual with the right blend of skills and passion.

For more information about the role please visit gbwr.org.uk/vacancies/

Further Information

Completed applications should be sent to nas.al-sabaeiova@gbwr.org.uk by Sunday, 29 June 2025.

Please put 'Head of Community and Participation application' in the subject title.

Apply for role

Closing date: 25th June 2025