JAMES ROBY has taken up the post of partnership manager with St Helens.
As well as continuing as a club ambassador, Roby returns to Saints in a full-time capacity in this new position.
The role will see Roby work within the club’s commercial department and alongside the Saints Community Development Foundation.
St Helens say he will also be available to support their playing squads and coaching staff, having had an unofficial role with interim boss Eamon O’Carroll at the end of last season before Australia coach Kevin Walters was appointed.
Roby said: “I’m really pleased to be returning in a new role.
“St Helens has been such a huge part of my life, and I’ve always taken great pride in representing Saints. That hasn’t changed. The club means a lot to me, as do the people involved and the wider community.
“There’s a great opportunity to build on the things that make this club what it is. Ultimately, my job is to strengthen relationships and hopefully create new opportunities for the club moving forward. It’s a really exciting prospect.
“The variety is something that genuinely appeals to me. St Helens, like any organisation, has lots of different areas and operations, and I’m looking forward to continuing to learn more about them.
“I’ve spent the majority of my adult life at this club, so I know the people and understand the things that have helped make it successful. It’s not just the players on the field.”
Saints’ chief executive, Abi Ekoku, added: “I’m absolutely thrilled to welcome James back to Saints in this pivotal role.
“His on-field leadership was inspirational, and his passion for this club and community embodies what it truly means to be a Saint – relentless drive, dedication, integrity and results.
“With James collaborating across our commercial and community teams, we will look to build new partnerships, alongside deepening our highly-valued existing ones.”
