Job Description
Could you play a part in ensuring Surrey is the most active county in England? We want to hear from people with leadership qualities, commercial expertise and the passion for improving sport and physical activity to join the Active Surrey Board.
An opportunity has arisen for the recruitment of three new Board Members with the experience needed to drive the expansion of Active Surrey, the not-for-profit County Sports Partnership.
If you are passionate and ambitious about sport and its wider health, social and economic benefits, and want to turn our vision into reality, then we want to hear from you.
For full details of the role, please visit the “About us” section of www.activesurrey.com to download an application pack.
Key requirements of Board members include:
• Either live or work in Surrey.
• Have an understanding of, or strong interest in, issues affecting the development of sport and physical activity in a range of settings.
• Experience of strong partnership working, and an ability to make things happen.
• Previous experience of working on a board, committee or collaborative decision-making body is desirable.
• Proven track record of working at a high level in either business, health, education, marketing, public engagement, customer services or fundraising.
• We are particularly interested in applicants with the following skills/knowledge: accounting; commercial; governance.
We want our Board to be inclusive and diverse reflecting the community we serve so we particularly welcome applications from all under-represented groups.
How to apply
For full details of the role, please visit the “About us” section of www.activesurrey.com to download an application pack.
Application will be by CV and an accompanying statement (max 2 sides of A4) explaining your interest and motivation in applying and what you believe you can contribute to Active Surrey.
For an informal conversation about the positions contact Active Surrey’s Director, Campbell Livingston, on 01483 518954 or e-mail Campbell.livingston@surreycc.gov.uk