New Safeguarding Manager

Buckinghamshire RFU are pleased to announce that from season

2025/6 our new Bucks RFU County Safeguarding Manager will be Jen

Lyons. Jen has been Club Safeguarding Officer for many years at High

Wycombe Rugby Club, she has extensive knowledge of the

Safeguarding role through both Club and School. Jen is looking

forward to carrying out the role with support from Bob Hardman to

ensure a smooth handover. This will ensure that that both children

and vulnerable adults safety remain a priority within our game. Our

clubs, the RFU and County wish to Thank Bob for all the hard work

and the effort he has put into the role, ensuring we are at the

forefront of Safeguarding nationally, something Jen is very keen to

continue.

Jen said: I’m really pleased to be stepping into the role of Bucks

Safeguarding Manager. It’s a very important role and one I’m proud

to take on. I want to say a huge thank you to Bob Hardman for the

incredible work he’s done over for so many years. His commitment,

care, and dedication have set a fantastic example, and he’s made a

real difference to safeguarding across Bucks. I know I’ve got some big

shoes to fill, but I’m looking forward to building on the great work

Bob has done and continuing to keep safeguarding at the heart of

what we do across all our clubs in the County”

Neale Baker, Chair Bucks RFU