BUCS Rugby Union SAG - Student Representative (1 Men’s & 1 Women’s)

Closing date: 13 September 2026
Location: Remote, United Kingdom
Employment type: Volunteer

About the role

BUCS is seeking to appoint two Student Representatives (one Women’s and one Men’s representative) who are currently involved in BUCS Rugby Union at their institution. These roles are suited to enthusiastic and motivated students who are keen to contribute to the continued development of the higher education Rugby Union landscape.

The Student Representatives will represent the views and experiences of student-athletes within the BUCS Men’s and Women’s Rugby Union programmes and act as ambassadors for BUCS Rugby Union, helping to strengthen communication, engagement, delivery and advocacy across the sport.

Responsibilities

• Act as an ambassador for BUCS and the Men’s/Women’s Rugby Union programme.
• Establish relationships between BUCS and student-athletes within member institutions.
• Build and maintain a communication network with other students playing Rugby Union.
• Advise the BUCS Sport Advisory Group (SAG) on all matters relating to the student perspective of BUCS Rugby Union.
• Offer insight and feedback on the current BUCS Rugby Union structure and provide member-led feedback for the future of BUCS Rugby Union.
• Help develop a strategic annual delivery plan encompassing student feedback as one element of the plan.
• Attend all relevant SAG meetings and provide any updates on actions from previous meetings.

Key relationships

• BUCS National Competitions Manager
• BUCS National Performance Manager
• BUCS Event Lead(s)
• BUCS Head of Competitions
• National Governing Body (NGB) representatives
• SAG Chair and members
• BUCS member institutions
• Other external partners as appropriate