Jo Drapier

Jo Drapier has a diverse work experience in the sports and education sectors. They have worked as a Governor at Lincoln Gardens Primary School since November 2021. Prior to that, they held various roles at Sport England, including Head of Partner Support and Community Sport Relationship Manager, where they were responsible for managing strategic partnerships and supporting National Governing Bodies (NGBs) in delivering their sport plans.

Jo also worked as a Safeguarding Tutor at UK Coaching for 14 years, providing training and support in safeguarding practices. They served as a Sport Development Manager at South Yorkshire Sport, focusing on club development and working with NGBs to meet their sport objectives.

Other roles in Jo's experience include Volunteer Manager at RLWC2013, North East Regional Manager at the Rugby Football League, Chairperson at Gateshead Thunder - Community Foundation, Board Member at Bradford Bulls Foundation, and Team Manager at England Wheelchair Rugby League.

Jo's career began as a Rugby League Development Officer at Bradford Metropolitan District Council, where they contributed to increasing Rugby League participation in the area. Throughout their career, Jo has demonstrated a commitment to promoting sport and supporting community development.

Jo Drapier attended St Joseph's Catholic College in Bradford from 1995 to 2000. During this time, no specific degree or field of study was mentioned. Following that, Jo Drapier pursued higher education at The Manchester Metropolitan University between 2000 and 2003. They obtained a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree with Honors in Sport & Leisure Studies.