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Acorn by Synergie

8d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior & Expert Level
  • Consulting
    Government & Politics
  • Cardiff
    Remote
  • 8hrs left

AI generated summary

  • You need strong sports governance knowledge, leadership, business acumen, committee experience, excellent communication skills, strategic thinking, integrity, and time commitment.
  • You will ensure board compliance, facilitate meetings, manage staff, encourage member contributions, handle conflicts, and represent the organization publicly.

Requirements

  • High level of understanding and interest in Sports Governance
  • A commitment to the values and principles of the organisation
  • Looking for an individual that can lead on and implement transformational change across the organisation and sport
  • Strong business and financial acumen
  • Experience of committee work
  • Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills and proven leadership skills
  • Strong organisational skills
  • Ability to understand complex strategic issues, analysing and resolving difficult problems
  • Sound, independent judgement, common sense and diplomacy
  • High standards of personal integrity and probity
  • Politically astute, with the ability to grasp relevant issues and understand relationships between interested parties
  • Clear understanding, and acceptance, of the legal duties, liabilities and responsibilities of board members
  • Excellent knowledge of governance
  • Sufficient time and commitment to fulfil the role.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure the Board's behaviour is consistent with its own rules and those legitimately imposed upon it from outside the organisation (e.g. HMRC, Sport Wales, the sport's International Federation)
  • Ensure meeting discussion focuses on those issues which, according to Board policy, clearly belong to the group as opposed to the staff or another sub-committee
  • Ensure Board discussions are timely, fair, orderly, thorough, efficient, limited to time and kept to the point
  • Provide effective line management to staff, including General Manager and Development Manager
  • Facilitating effective board meetings, liaising with the General Manager, where appropriate, with the drafting of agendas and supporting papers for board meetings and ensuring that the business is covered efficiently and effectively in those meetings
  • Encouraging all board members to contribute their skills, experience and opinions in order to ensure adequate scrutiny
  • Manage conflicts of interest and loyalty
  • Creating a board environment with strong working relationships and where challenge and scrutiny are welcomed
  • Participating in any board induction, training and evaluation identified as an individual board member and as part of the board or committee
  • Maintaining the board's commitment to board diversity, renewal and succession planning, in line with the governing document and/or current good practice
  • Undergoing an individual and board performance appraisal, and attending any additional training highlighted as a result of the evaluation process
  • Undertaking evaluations of the performance of board members and directing the governance lead to facilitate remedial action where required
  • Representing the organisation at functions, meetings and in the wider media, in line with the organisation's agreed media strategy

FAQs

What is the role of the Chair in BowlsWales?

The Chair provides strategic leadership to the board, ensuring it has clear priorities, a coherent strategy, and effective governance, while also representing the organization publicly when necessary.

Is this a paid position?

No, this is a voluntary position; however, expenses will be reimbursed.

How long is the term of office for the Chair?

The initial term of office is 3 years, with the opportunity to serve an additional 3 years.

How often does the board meet?

The board usually meets approximately 6 times a year, along with an Annual General Meeting.

What is the expected time commitment?

The estimated time commitment is around 2 days per month, although this may increase during significant periods of work, such as strategy development.

Where are the board meetings held?

Most meetings are held virtually, with occasional meetings in Cardiff.

What qualifications or experience should applicants have?

Applicants should have a high level of understanding of sports governance, strong business and financial acumen, proven leadership and interpersonal skills, and experience in committee work.

Will training be provided for board members?

Yes, BowlsWales is committed to providing training and development opportunities to help develop the required skills for board members.

How can interested candidates apply for the position?

Candidates can apply by providing a CV and a cover letter outlining their suitability for the role by the closing date.

What is the closing date for applications?

The closing date for applications is 13th September 2024.

When will interviews be conducted?

Interviews will be held between 16th September and 27th September 2024.

What are the key responsibilities of the Chair?

The Chair's key responsibilities include ensuring board meetings are focused and effective, managing staff, facilitating board discussions, and maintaining the board's commitment to diversity and performance appraisal.

Acorn by Synergie

Acorn Recruitment

Human Resources
Industry
201-500
Employees
1992
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

The Acorn by Synergie is one of the UK’s leading recruitment specialist with a network of 40 branches and specialist divisions across the South West, North West and South East England and Wales. Acorn provides permanent, temporary and contract recruitment across a wide range of sectors. In partnership with its parent company Synergie, the 5th largest recruiter in Europe, 15th largest globally, Acorn boasts a global network of professionals dedicated to providing recruitment services to clients based across the world including Europe, North America, Australia and the Middle East.