Job Description

Our client is a non-profit sport’s national governing body (NGB) in England. They provide a structure for the sport from the Board, local deliverers and teams right through to individual members and volunteers.

The Role

The chair would be someone with a strong business acumen, Commercial experience at a senior level and ability to help build a sustainable income generation strategy.

Person Specification

• Will have an understanding of the current issues faced by sport organisations;
• Commitment to the development of sport, especially at grassroots level, and credibility and respect as a leader within the sports sector;
• Sufficient gravitas to operate within a political/public sector environment;
• Demonstrable independence, impartiality and integrity working in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment;
• Excellent interpersonal, leadership and influencing skills to lead the Board and relevant committees and to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels;
• Ability and willingness to be the face of the organisation;
• Approachable and outgoing with the ability to achieve consensus through balanced discussion;
• Proven track record of managing difficult issues with authority, discretion and confidence;
• Demonstrable experience chairing a Board with a diverse composition.

About the Organisation

Around 80,000 adults and almost every school child playing the sport at the end of 2017.

Our client has grown steadily over the last twelve years to become the National Governing Body (NGB) for the sport. Based in Sheffield the organisation has grown to showcasing the sport as more than a supplementary sport played in school to defining pathways and increase playing opportunities for interested participants across the country. The “recorded sustainable play continues to increase year on year. 

Our client delivers a sport that crosses generational boundaries, a cross gender game that embraces all abilities. It's a game that's all about sociability, about connecting with people in an age where screens separate generations and are replacing real and meaningful interactions.
The sport allows it's players an opportunity to create profound memories, offering an ideal balance between fun and fitness with great opportunities to make friends, get some exercise and have a good laugh away from the pressures of everyday life. Although our client continues to deliver great work, it has faced some challenges recently. This includes removal from the list of assessment sports at GCSE/A-level in 2015 and our subsequent efforts to be reinstated.

How to apply

If you wish to apply for this position, please supply the following:

• A detailed CV setting out your career history, with responsibilities and achievements.
• A covering letter (maximum two sides) highlighting your suitability for the role and how you meet the person specification. Please note that the covering letter is an important part of your application and will be assessed as part of your full application