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London, England, United Kingdom

Provide expert advice and support on all anti-doping and illicit drug policy and procedure matters; including reviewing and developing the RFU’s anti-doping and illicit drug policies. Management of all anti-doping Hearings including appeals and Court of Arbitration for Sport (“CAS”) proceedings. Coordinate and lead investigations and follow-ups into alleged Anti-Doping violations. Produce and implement test distribution plans in conjunction with UK Anti-Doping and RFU Illicit drug testing service provider. Lead a multidisciplinary team in the development of world-class standards of best practice in anti-doping and illicit drug risk management. Monitor and evaluate RFU compliance with respect to the requirements of the World Anti-Doping Code and World Rugby Regulation 21. Coordinate and select from tendering processes providers for academic research, testing, and rehabilitation services. Project management and delivery of a game wide anti-doping and illicit drug education strategy and programme to effectively engage players, coaches and support staff in anti-doping and illicit drug education, including TUE advice, supplements, sanctions and the testing procedures. Manage RFU communications strategy to raise the profile of anti-doping and illicit drug risk management within rugby (see RFU Annual Anti-Doping Report). Doping Control Station management for London & Exeter 7s competitions. Stakeholder relations management and key contact for Premiership Rugby, World Rugby, WADA and UK Anti-Doping. Coordinate the implementation of a long-term social research into anti-doping and values within rugby in England. Maintain budgetary responsibilities for department, suppliers, research and rehab services. Manage whereabouts for 80 international level athletes who are in both domestic and international testing pool. Chair whereabouts appeals from 1st and 2nd strikes in UK Anti-Doping’s domestic testing programme.

London, England, United Kingdom

Case management of disputes involving, Anti-Doping, Selection, Safeguarding and Betting integrity. Supported athletes and support personnel with policy and procedures involving their disputes. Established a pro bono list of panellists to assist the British Athletes Commission, Player Associations and wider athlete community. Regularly advising the Sport Resolutions Board on Snti-Doping & Safeguarding. Production of statistical information for recording against key performance indicators. Advising governing bodies of rule changes and compliance with various legislative frameworks. Arranging hearings and exchange of evidence within the stipulated guidelines set down by the National Anti-Doping Panel, UK Anti-Doping rules and the WADA code. Liaising with national governing bodies, UK Sport, UK Anti-Doping, athletes, coaches, International Federations and WADA. Delivering training sessions for Panel members, both professional and legal. Commission reports and select individuals to conduct reviews into sporting integrity matters such as safeguarding and anti-corruption. Experience of Mediation, Arbitration, CAS, and British Olympic Association by-law appeals through Sport Resolutions core work. Production of monthly Anti-Doping newsletters and website publications.

Suffolk, England, United Kingdom

The central point of contact for court procedures and vulnerable witnesses as well as the investigatory team regarding witness issues. Attended court with victims and witnesses to explain procedures. Cross-departmental link with Intelligence department of Suffolk Police. Produced daily victim code reports and quarterly casework quality assurance statistics. Dealt with highly confidential issues regarding offences and victim information. Liaised with the courts and police over bail, remand and custody status of offenders. Seconded to the complex case team for the successful prosecution of R v Wright (Ipswich Prostitute murderer)

Master Of Philosophy - Mphil

Legal Practice Course, Law

Bachelor Of Laws - Llb Hons