Non-Executive Directors

An exciting opportunity to join a volunteer board as a non-executive director in a period of growth, development and achievement for bowls in Wales. BowlsWales are seeking to appoint a passionate individual to provide valuable insight, knowledge and experience to help support the direction of the sport.

We appreciate the commitment needed for Volunteer Board Members. Therefore, we are happy to provide any training and development opportunities to help you learn new skills.

Key Details

Salary: Voluntary
Term of Office: Initially 3 years with the opportunity to serve an additional 3 years.
Location: Majority of meetings held virtually with the occasional meeting in Cardiff.
Time Commitment: Approximately 1 day a month. Usually, 6 Board meetings per year with an Annual General Meeting, usually held in the evening. May be asked to represent the organisation at events.

The Role

BowlsWales would like to ensure there are a range of specific skills and experience to further develop the current Board skills base. We are looking for individuals with experience in the following;
* Safeguarding
* Legal & Commercial

We encourage applications from anyone who has an interest in the sport or physical activity to join, working together to develop bowls in Wales.

Responsibilities

* To attend BowlsWales Board meetings as called for and contributing to the organisation's pursuit of key objectives and its core purpose as set out in the Articles. This including scrutinising board papers, leading discussions, focusing on key issues, providing advice and guidance or any other role related to special expertise.
* To provide strategic insight and support in the development of organisational policies, defining goals, setting targets and evaluating performance against these
* Developing and maintaining strong working relationships with other Directors, staff and BowlsWales members.
* To participate in an agreed annual review and evaluation of board and director performance
* Prepare appropriately for each Board meeting, keeping up to date with current developments within bowls and more generally in the sport sector
* Support and promote any appropriate bowling events across Wales to raise the image of the sport
Person Specification
All candidates must be able to demonstrate awareness and ability in the following areas:
* Question intelligently, debate constructively, challenge rigorously and decide dispassionately.
* Listen sensitively to the views of others, inside and outside the Board whilst gaining trust and respect of other Board Directors
* A good understanding of the structure of sport in Wales and/or demonstrable knowledge of the sport of bowls in particular.
* An understanding of the principles of fairness and good governance.
* Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills
* An understanding or willingness to develop understanding of equity, diversity, and inclusion.
* Ability to operate in a modern, digital business environment

Recruitment Process

Closing Date: 31st May 2024
Interviews: Between 5th June and 19th June.

Please email a CV and a cover letter setting out your suitability for the role to: Sophie Hancocks, General Manager on

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