Non-Executive Director
- Recruiter
- Confidential
- Location
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Cardiff
Cardiff (Caerdydd)United Kingdom
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- 08 Aug 2022
- Closes
- 05 Sep 2022
- Job Title
- Associate Director
- Category
- Executive and Director
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Acorn Recruitment are partnering with Wales Golf to recruit a Non–Executive Director with a high–performance background to join their board. Wales Golf are the national governing body for golf in Wales, responsible for promoting and developing the sport with specific emphasis on the amateur game.
Position Summary
As a Non–Executive Director, the successful candidate will be responsible to the Chair and will use their experience and knowledge of operating in a performance sports environment to assist the board in its oversight and assessment of Wales Golf's High–Performance Programme.
The successful candidate will also contribute to the ongoing development of Wales Golf's strategy, help oversee the successful delivery of this strategy and promote the highest standards of governance across the organisation.
Wales Golf is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief. We would particularly welcome applications from people from ethnically diverse communities who are under–represented on our board.
Previous board level experience, or high–performance experience in the game of golf is not essential for this position.
Time Commitment: Approximately 10–15 days per year
Remuneration: Voluntary position (expenses paid)
Location: Meetings held in Newport or Cardiff (5 per year) with an option to attend some meetings via video conference.
Term of office: 3 years (max 2 terms)
About Wales Golf
Golf is one of the most widely played sports in Wales with approximately 100,000 participants of whom over 50,000 are members of clubs affiliated to Wales Golf.
Through its development team Wales Golf provides practical help and advice to affiliated clubs and runs numerous initiatives to help introduce juniors and adults to the sport. It runs high–performance programmes for upcoming and elite players, selects all national teams, manages a wide range of championships for club players up to elite level amateurs and is responsible for the administration of the golf handicapping system in Wales.
Key Responsibilities
Assist the board in its oversight and assessment of the Wales Golf High Performance Programme
Participate in the development of Wales Golf's purpose, culture and values and the establishment of its strategic objectives
Oversight of the performance of the company against its strategic objectives
Contribute to an environment which encourages open discussion and constructive challenge
Ensure best practice standards of corporate governance consistent with the board's fiduciary and statutory responsibilities
Person Specification
Essential
A background in performance sport gained through any of playing, coaching, managing a programme or consulting in this environment.
Desirable
Knowledge and understanding of the principles of good corporate governance.
Experience of working in an environment involving strategy development and implementation
An understanding of the responsibilities of being a company director.
While an understanding of the game of golf is desirable, Wales Golf is committed to selecting Board members based on their ability to perform the role for which they are recruited. We encourage applicants from all sectors of the community.
Please note this isn't an exhaustive list of responsibilities and requirements, for the full job description and other key documents, please visit Acorn's website where you'll find the necessary information.
To Apply
Please apply online with an updated copy of your CV. A consultant from Acorn will be in touch to discuss the position further, share a short application form and support you with your application.
The deadline is the 4th of September 2022.
Acorn Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment
Position Summary
As a Non–Executive Director, the successful candidate will be responsible to the Chair and will use their experience and knowledge of operating in a performance sports environment to assist the board in its oversight and assessment of Wales Golf's High–Performance Programme.
The successful candidate will also contribute to the ongoing development of Wales Golf's strategy, help oversee the successful delivery of this strategy and promote the highest standards of governance across the organisation.
Wales Golf is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief. We would particularly welcome applications from people from ethnically diverse communities who are under–represented on our board.
Previous board level experience, or high–performance experience in the game of golf is not essential for this position.
Time Commitment: Approximately 10–15 days per year
Remuneration: Voluntary position (expenses paid)
Location: Meetings held in Newport or Cardiff (5 per year) with an option to attend some meetings via video conference.
Term of office: 3 years (max 2 terms)
About Wales Golf
Golf is one of the most widely played sports in Wales with approximately 100,000 participants of whom over 50,000 are members of clubs affiliated to Wales Golf.
Through its development team Wales Golf provides practical help and advice to affiliated clubs and runs numerous initiatives to help introduce juniors and adults to the sport. It runs high–performance programmes for upcoming and elite players, selects all national teams, manages a wide range of championships for club players up to elite level amateurs and is responsible for the administration of the golf handicapping system in Wales.
Key Responsibilities
Assist the board in its oversight and assessment of the Wales Golf High Performance Programme
Participate in the development of Wales Golf's purpose, culture and values and the establishment of its strategic objectives
Oversight of the performance of the company against its strategic objectives
Contribute to an environment which encourages open discussion and constructive challenge
Ensure best practice standards of corporate governance consistent with the board's fiduciary and statutory responsibilities
Person Specification
Essential
A background in performance sport gained through any of playing, coaching, managing a programme or consulting in this environment.
Desirable
Knowledge and understanding of the principles of good corporate governance.
Experience of working in an environment involving strategy development and implementation
An understanding of the responsibilities of being a company director.
While an understanding of the game of golf is desirable, Wales Golf is committed to selecting Board members based on their ability to perform the role for which they are recruited. We encourage applicants from all sectors of the community.
Please note this isn't an exhaustive list of responsibilities and requirements, for the full job description and other key documents, please visit Acorn's website where you'll find the necessary information.
To Apply
Please apply online with an updated copy of your CV. A consultant from Acorn will be in touch to discuss the position further, share a short application form and support you with your application.
The deadline is the 4th of September 2022.
Acorn Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment