Job Summary
England Athletics is the National Governing Body for sport in England and is seeking to strengthen its Board with two exceptional individuals to serve as Non-Executive Directors. The successful candidates will join the Board at a critical time for the sport and will help drive the next phase of our strategy.
Key Responsibilities
Make significant contributions to the Board of England Athletics and support the organisation in achieving its strategic goals. Support national level competition, major events, and the Commonwealth Games partnership.
Chair or closely supervise key board committees, including:
- Audit & Assurance Committee (required for Director #1)
- Commercial Advisory Group (required for Director #2)
The Board meets approximately 6-8 times per year, and Board Members will also be appointed to one or more committee or task group.
Qualifications – Director #1 (Financial/Audit)
- ACA, CIMA or ACCA qualifications.
- Strong financial background, such as experience as a Financial Director or Senior Finance Manager.
- Experience providing strategic, governance and risk management oversight.
- Willingness to devote the necessary time and chair the Audit & Assurance Committee.
Qualifications – Director #2 (Commercial)
- Strong commercial background at a senior level.
- Expertise in commercial strategy, business development, sustainable growth, and sponsorship.
- Experience providing independent scrutiny.
- Willingness to devote the necessary time and develop and chair a newly formed commercial advisory group.
Legal and Equality Statements
England Athletics is committed to providing and supporting an inclusive culture that promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion. We encourage applications from all sections of the community and diverse groups. We will address barriers, encourage participation, and take all relevant steps to meet everyone’s needs.
We are aware of the increased use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Generative AI (Gen AI) for applications. At England Athletics we are keen to get to know you as a person. If you use AI, it should help us to understand your skills and experience in the context of the role. The application should convey your individual abilities. This does not apply to other adaptive technology required to support an applicant’s individual needs.
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