Jo Drapier is Head of Partner Support at Sport England, having held a number of roles over the last decade including Community Sport Relationship Manager, managing strategic partnerships and supporting National Governing Bodies (NGBs) in delivering their sport plans. 

Originally from Bradford, she has considerable Rugby League experience and knowledge having worked as a Development Officer in the city, then as North East Regional Manager at the RFL, as Volunteer Manager at the 2013 Rugby League World Cup and as Team Manager for England Wheelchair. 

Other roles have included Sport Development Manager at South Yorkshire Sport, and as a Safeguarding Tutor at UK Coaching.