British Rowing
Deputy Chair of British Rowing Board
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A Bit About The Role
Purpose of the Deputy Chair Role
To support the Chair either as agreed in advance or at moments when the Chair may not be available unexpectedly.
- Undertake assignments at the request of and pre-agreed with the Chair.
- Work with the Regional Chairs and Regional Representatives to maximise the communication between the Board, regions, competitions and clubs.
- Act as an ambassador for the sport of Rowing.
- Maintain a knowledge of the sport and broader sector wide activities to stay relevant.
- The Deputy Chair will chair a regular ‘Regional Chairs and Representatives Forum’ - held virtually after a Board meeting.
A Bit About You
Person specification
Candidates will bring the following sets of expertise:
Essential
- Robust financial management and reporting skills.
- Expertise in strategy, rapid scaling, technology-enabled change, marketing, or community building.
- In addition to the skills, experience and expertise required to be a NED the Deputy Chair requires strong communication, influencing, interpersonal and stakeholder management skills and the ability to work collaboratively.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to express ideas clearly and concisely.
- A clear understanding of and the ability to empathise with volunteers who make an important contribution to running of the sport.
- A commitment to diversity, equality, and inclusion.
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Additional Information
Terms of appointment
This role is unremunerated, and reasonable pre-agreed travel expenses will be reimbursed. This role requires attending six to eight Board meetings each year (held in London or virtually) and serving on one Board Committee, which typically meets six times annually. In addition, attendance will be required at one AGM. You need to have the capacity to work out of hours including weekend, evening and early morning meetings.
The appointment is for a four-year term (from the date of the following AGM), which can be renewed once at the discretion of the Board.
Process
To apply for this role, please submit your application alongside your CV, and a short summary (max 100 words) explaining your suitability and motivation for the role.
Timeline for the application
- Applications will be open between the 3rd August and will close at 09:00 on 24th August.
- The Chair of the Board will conduct first informal conversations on either the 1st September or 2nd September.
- The election for the role will take place at the AGM on the Friday 6th November at 19:00.
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About Us
Our passion is rowing in all of its forms. British Rowing is the governing body for rowing, responsible for supporting grassroots rowing in England and preparing the GB Rowing Team ready for the Olympics, Paralympics, and other international competitions.
Our vision is a sport that welcomes and has an offer for everyone. Our mission is to create a healthy, inclusive and life-enhancing sport. We are a membership organisation with over 30,000 individual members, supporting over 550 affiliated clubs and 230 affiliated events. We cover all types of rowing - whether it’s on the river or lake, on the sea, at home, or in the gym.
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all individuals, regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage and civil partnership. If you require reasonable accommodations to participate in the recruitment process, please let us know by indicating your needs to the HR team in the application form or by emailing hr@britishrowing.org.
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