Non-Executive Director

Non-Executive Director

The role of the Board is to govern the sport of Athletics in Wales on behalf of it's member clubs, ensuring the strategic objectives are delivered upon and staff members are supported.

• Voluntary - All reasonable travel and subsistence expenses will be reimbursed.
• Time Commitment - 1-2 days per month approximately. Typicall 5 Board meetings per year.
• Terms of office - The Non-Execuitve Director will be appointed for an initial 4 year term and be responsible to the Welsh Athletics Board. A Non-Execuitve Director is eligible for a maximum of two terms.
• Location - Cardiff International Sports Campus in Leckwith, Cardiff and most meetings are held here (virtual meetings are available)

Role Purpose

Having recently launched an exciting new strategy for the sport of Athletics in Wales they are now seeking passionate and innovative individuals to join the Board and support the development of the sport in Wales.

Role Summary

To be a Company Director of Welsh Athletics Limited and provide leadership and expertise in the area of Athlete and system pathway development.

Three seperate roles available

• NED - (Pathway)
• NED - (Marketing and Communications)
• NED - (Sports Sector)

Person Specification

• To be a company director of Welsh Athletics Limited and provide leadership and expertise in your specialist area
• To ensure that controls and systems are in place to safeguard corporate governance of Welsh Athletics and report to membership, through the AGM
• Prepare policy papers and undertake specific projects as directed by the Board
• To be a member of the performance sub-group, supporting the Chair and executive leads, and reporting relevant aspects back to the Board

For more detail on each specific role or to apply check out the Welsh Athletics website welshathletics.org for more detail.

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