Trustee - Leading on fundraising and partnerships

Organisation: England Students' RFU / SRFU
Salary: Volunteer position
Location: Remote
Contract type: Volunteer
Closing date: 21 September 2026
Interview date: 27 September 2026
Job Description: The Students’ Rugby Football Union (SRFU) is a national Constituent Body (CB) of the Rugby Football Union (RFU). The SRFU is the representative body for university rugby union in England with a particular responsibility for the governance, development, and growth of the game. We work in close partnership with both the RFU Player Pipeline Team and BUCS to ensure that there is a coordinated approach to the development and delivery of higher education rugby. We also run the England Students programme which includes both men’s and women’s representative teams. It is a charitable company registered at both Companies House (Company Number: 04240029) and with the Charity Commission (Charity Number: 1087986).

The SRFU is seeking an experienced individual to join our Board of Trustees as the Trustee responsible for leading fundraising and partnership efforts. The post-holder will proactively source potential donors and funders and lead the conversations to build long-term relationships that support SRFU activities, including the England Students programme. They will have a strong existing network and work with the rest of the Trustees and other partners (particularly the RFU) to build and promote a strong proposition, ensuring joint value-creation.
Principal responsibilities:
• Lead on all income generation activity for the SRFU, including donations, grants, sponsorships and commercial partnerships
• Build a pipeline of potential supporters through existing networks, new business development and coordination with other SRFU Officers and volunteers
• Work alongside the SRFU Operations Manager to ensure that obligations under commercial sponsorship agreements are met in the delivery of SRFU activities
• Maintain and grow strong relationships with funders and potential funders to maximise benefit to the SRFU
• Work with the Treasurer to ensure that SRFU activities are fully funded, financially sustainable and in line with our charitable objects and regulatory obligations

Knowledge, skills and qualities
• Experience of operating as a Trustee / Non-Executive Director
• Able to work with a broad range of stakeholders including the RFU, sponsors, donors and commercial partners
• Experience of building a pipeline of potential business relationships and pitching senior stakeholders
• Prior success in raising funds for charitable purposes from individuals, foundations or commercial sponsors
• Able to lead and manage people with experience of matrix leadership
• Passion for University Rugby
• Able to work effectively with other members of the Trustee Board, Full Committee and wider SRFU network
How to apply: To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter outlining your interest in this role, relevant experience, and why you are the ideal candidate for this position to info@studentsrfu.com. Interviews will be held: w/c 27 September 2026 Closing date is: Monday 21 September 5pm For more information about the role, please contact p.craig@studentsrfu.com Students’ RFU is committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion and encourage applications from all backgrounds.

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Trustee - Leading on fundraising and partnerships