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Game Equipment Specialist World Rugby is the world governing and law-making body for the sport of Rugby Union. In addition to its governance functions World Rugby organises a number of international tournaments and events including the Rugby World Cup and the annual HSBC Rugby Sevens World Series Competitions.Principal Accountabilities - Supporting the Playing Surfaces & Game Equipment Manager with the delivery of World Rugbys Regulation and quality programmes for playing surfaces and game equipment. Co-ordinate World Rugbys activities with regards to the regulation of playing surfaces (via Regulation 22) and game equipment (via Regulation 12)For equipment, act as the main contact for member unions and other partner organisations and organise meetings and consultation with the following as required:Manufacturers and BrandsAccredited Test HousesInternational Sports FederationsDevelopment and research partners for equipmentManaging the delivery of technical, scientific, quality and research projects related to playing surfaces and game equipment, leading on the identification of new research and development innovation opportunities to further enhance and develop World Rugbys player welfare objectives.Act as project lead for new and existing research projects, working with partner institutions to manage contracts, delivery deadlines, timescales and dissemination of research outcomes.Identify potential new areas for research, regulation and guidance in playing equipment,Engage with external consultants and partners as required in developing technical specifications, processes and regulations.Review and improve performance specification requirements and identify opportunities for general process improvements.Maintaining World Rugbys internal quality system for playing surfaces and game equipmentAdministration including the maintenance of compliance and regulation programmes for rugby fields, approved turf suppliers, and equipment manufacturers using internal IT systems. Manage data administration in the information and financial systems used for internal compliance and quality programmes related to playing surfaces and game equipment.Maintain information provided on the World Rugby website, and within the Playing Surfaces & Game Equipment resources related to the areas of responsibility.Support with the achievement of all turf and equipment welfare objectives and provide administrative support as required (e.g. organisation of meetings/events, presentations, update of website etc.)Qualifications and Experience - Degree level qualification. engineering related degree preferableProject management skills in a related technical or engineering fieldProven track record of managing research led projectsExperience in sports administration, sports equipment, quality systems or a related technical field advantageousFluent in English with a second language (French or Spanish) advantageousIf you are interested in learning more, please apply now!