Job Description
Rounders England is the National Governing Body for Rounders. Our mission is to ‘Ignite the Passion’ and our vision is to increase participation in Rounders. We are entering into an exciting phase for Rounders, with a recently restructured and highly committed staff team who value the leadership and support of the Board. Further information on the organisation can be found on the Rounders England website www.roundersengland.co.uk
The Board role
Rounders England has a board of up to nine members led by the Chair, Dave Dorrell. The Board has overall responsibility for the performance of Rounders England and concerns itself with leading the organisation focusing on strategy, governance, finance and oversight of delivery.
The person
We are looking for candidates with skills and recent experience in strategic marketing. Experience of generating commercial income would also be an advantage. In particular:
• Marketing and Communications strategy
• Commercial strategy
• Ensuring project priorities are agreed and monitored at Board level
Successful candidates will also have:
• Experience of leadership at either an executive or non-executive level;
• The skills and experience to influence decision making at Board level
• A passion for the community aspects of sport, particularly increasing participation
• A commitment to promoting diversity and equality
• An understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of being an Independent Director of a limited company
• Excellent interpersonal, leadership and influencing skills, and the ability to contribute effectively to the board and committees and communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels
We have a commitment to improving diversity and equality, and understanding the needs of underrepresented groups in sport. We particularly welcome applications from members of these groups
How to apply
Send a copy of your CV and a supporting statement to:
Alison Howard
Chief Executive Officer
Rounders England
PO Box 4458
S20 9DP
Tel 0114 248 0357
alison.howard@roundersengland.co.uk