Head of Workforce

World Rugby • london, england, United-Kingdom • Posted June 16, 2026

Location london, england
Job Type Full-time
Category Human Resources
Posted June 16, 2026

12 months Fixed Term Contract (Maternity Cover) based in London

Closing Date For Applications - 5pm Friday 27th February

World Rugby is the world governing and law-making body for the sport of Rugby Union. In addition to its governance functions World Rugby has established World Rugby Events & Media DAC (WREM) – which is charged with organising and delivering World Rugby’s major international events including the men’s and women’s Rugby World Cups and the annual Sevens World Series (SVNS).

World Rugby is now on a mission to innovate, excite, inspire and engage new audiences in existing and new rugby markets to grow the sport for all. Through WREM, the delivery of these major tournaments under a new model will be key to the success of a ten-year strategic plan. This started with the hugely successful delivery of the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 which was held in England and will continue with Rugby World Cups in Australia in 2027 played by men, Australia 2...

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