Independent Non-Executive Chair Vacancy
The Nottinghamshire Football Association is seeking to appoint an Independent Chair to lead the Board of Directors.
The role is to facilitate board meetings with the existing team of directors, both independent and nominated, in supporting the Senior Management Team with directing the business affairs of the organisation.
It is anticipated that the person appointed will have a passionate interest in football but will also have experience in the following key areas:
a) Ensuring the organisation operates in accordance with the Companies Act (2006) and other relevant legislation.
b) Setting and approving objectives to deliver the strategic business plan and regularly review performance against those objectives.
c) Monitoring the financial affairs of the Association.
d) Overseeing the management of risk to the Association, including matters of Health & Safety.
e) Maintaining an effective corporate governance structure.
f) Reviewing and amending regulations for the better administration of the Association.
g) Ensuring a duty of care to all employees by providing oversight as required
h) Adopting code of conducts for the Board and County Members.
i) Ensuring the County FA operates within the Articles of Association.
j) Reviewing and approving any policy changes recommended by the Executive to ensure ongoing governance of the association within FA rules and regulations.
k) Adhering to the Safeguarding Operating Standards and undertaking any appropriate training requirements as determined by The Football Association.
The initial term of the appointment will be for three years in accordance with the Articles of Association; Board meetings are convened every 4-6 weeks during the evenings, either in person at the County FA Offices in Chilwell, or online with Microsoft Teams, and usually commence at 6.30pm.
We seek an energetic and results oriented Chair who will be keen to drive forward each of the areas as described above.
If you are passionate about becoming involved in ensuring our business provides for the needs of the game in Nottinghamshire, please forward a current CV detailing your experience and a covering letter to the address below.
The role is voluntary although travelling and out of pocket expenses will be reimbursed.
For an informal discussion or for further information about this position, please contact Elaine Oram, Chief Executive Officer, Nottinghamshire Football Association Ltd, Unit 6b Chetwynd Business Park, Chilwell, Nottingham NG9 6RZ. Tel 07960 996663 or email elaine.oram@nottinghamshirefa.com.
Closing date for applications is Friday 6th September 2024.
The Nottinghamshire Football Association is an equal opportunity employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, ethnicity, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion and belief.