Legal and Governance Co-ordinator Apprentice (Rugby Football Union)
RUGBY FOOTBALL UNION
Twickenham (TW2 7BA)
Closes in 14 days (Friday 17 October 2025)
Posted on 29 September 2025
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Summary
This apprenticeship role will provide essential support to the RFU’s Discipline and Legal teams. The postholder will assist in the administration of disciplinary processes, regulatory case research, document drafting, and governance coordination, contributing to the integrity and regulatory compliance of the game.
- Wage
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£20,000 a year
- Training course
- Paralegal (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday.
Where necessary, be available for evening and weekend work.
Shifts to be confirmed.
35 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 12 January 2026
- Duration
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2 years
- Positions available
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1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
The role is ideal for someone seeking to build a career in sports law and governance, with structured development through the Paralegal Apprenticeship pathway.
- Support to the RFU Discipline Department on all matters relating to RFU discipline or regulatory breaches as directed
- Support the collation and review of evidence, drafting of charge letters, creation of charge bundles and coordination of hearings
- Maintain accurate records of disciplinary investigations and ensure timely updates to the case management system
- Conduct legal research and prepare summaries on regulatory, contractual, and governance matters
- Assist in the preparation of board and committee papers, ensuring compliance with governance protocols together with managing regulatory approval processes
- Attend meetings and governance forums as required, accurately recording minutes, tracking actions, and ensuring timely follow-up on legal and governance matters
- Assistance in the production/ review of any RFU disciplinary policies and forms, as required
- Undertake such other duties as maybe required from time to time that are consistent with the responsibilities of the post and the needs of the RFU
- Engage fully with the Level 3 Paralegal Apprenticeship programme, including off-the-job training and portfolio development
- Participate in professional discussions and project-based assessments as part of the End Point Assessment (EPA)
Where you'll work
200 Whitton Road
Twickenham
TW2 7BA
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
BPP UNIVERSITY LIMITED
Training course
Paralegal (level 3)
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What you'll learn
Course contents
- assist in administering procedures using most effective channels to progress caseloads.
- conduct legal research using selected sources such as legal databases.
- solve legal technical problems within their remit and escalating as needed.
- present findings from legal research in line with organisational expectations.
- assist in applying the principles of Law to stakeholder cases.
- assist with legal matters and transactions within the organisation.
- communicate using plain English to provide clarification and explanation of the legal process and standard legal terms.
- organise and administer workflow such as legal files, case management and accounting systems to progress work within service level expectations.
- carry out file management activities such as prepare and collate bundles, take and file accurate notes, close and review files, maintain databases and version control.
- use a range of digital tools and technologies, for example to draft legal documents, conduct legal research, carry out data analysis and collaborate with others.
- apply fraud protection measures and cyber security procedures in relation to transactions, keeping up to date with approaches.
- undertake activities to ensure a clear picture of a stakeholder’s needs and risks throughout legal transactions.
- assess risks and benefits to the stakeholder of different options and making recommendations to senior team members to ensure that they work in the stakeholders’ best interests.
- assist in administering procedures using most effective channels to progress caseloads.
- conduct legal research using selected sources such as legal databases.
- solve legal technical problems within their remit and escalating as needed.
- present findings from legal research in line with organisational expectations.
- assist in applying the principles of Law to stakeholder cases.
- assist with legal matters and transactions within the organisation.
- communicate using plain English to provide clarification and explanation of the legal process and standard legal terms.
- organise and administer workflow such as legal files, case management and accounting systems to progress work within service level expectations.
- carry out file management activities such as prepare and collate bundles, take and file accurate notes, close and review files, maintain databases and version control.
- use a range of digital tools and technologies, for example to draft legal documents, conduct legal research, carry out data analysis and collaborate with others.
- apply fraud protection measures and cyber security procedures in relation to transactions, keeping up to date with approaches.
- undertake activities to ensure a clear picture of a stakeholder’s needs and risks throughout legal transactions.
- assess risks and benefits to the stakeholder of different options and making recommendations to senior team members to ensure that they work in the stakeholders’ best interests.
Training schedule
More training information
BPP apprenticeship training programmes are delivered virtually by our fully qualified and industry-experienced training team. Using their expert knowledge, we’ve purposefully built our programmes around the real-world use of modern technology, so that the skills we create can be directly applied in the workplace.
Throughout the apprenticeship learners receive coaching, help and guidance from a dedicated team who are there to ensure they get the most from their work experience.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Organisation skills
- Team working
- Able to meet deadlines
- Flexibility
- Collaborative
- Commitment
Other requirements
Qualifications and Experience: · Knowledge and understanding of legal systems and regulatory frameworks. · An interest in sports regulation and governance. · Strong written and verbal communication with a high attention to detail and ability to manage sensitive information. · Be competent in the use of Microsoft Office. · English and maths qualifications must be completed in line with the apprenticeship funding rules.
About this employer
Allianz Stadium is the home of England Rugby and the largest dedicated rugby union venue in the world, seating up to 82,000 people. The stadium is a destination for fans around the world to experience the action on the pitch on a match day, dance to some of the biggest stars in music, re-live the history of a stadium tour, visit the newly housed World Rugby Museum, host a fantastic event or take a trip to the Rugby Store.
After this apprenticeship
The opportunity may offer a permanent role upon completion of the apprenticeship depending on performance and availability.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
BPP UNIVERSITY LIMITED
Megan Finn
MeganFinn@bpp.com
0113 3500 333
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000344155.
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