Job Description
Table Tennis England are the National Governing Body for table tennis in England with just under 25,000 members and a team of 40 staff; they are also appointed by Great Britain Table Tennis to lead the operational delivery of the GB Performance Programme which is solely focused on preparing athletes to represent Great Britain at the Olympic Games. For more information, see: https://www.tabletennisengland.co.uk/about-us/ and subsections including our history here: https://www.tabletennisengland.co.uk/about-us/history/
Table Tennis England is now seeking a chair with outstanding leadership skills and achievement, with the passion and commitment to devote to the Board and stakeholders at this exciting time for the sport, representing Table Tennis England at a variety of levels ranging from local clubs and leagues through to the funding bodies, government, Great Britain Table Tennis, the European Table Tennis Union, and the International Table Tennis Federation.
The Chair will provide leadership to the organisation to enable Table Tennis England to fulfil all responsibilities for the overall governance, strategic direction and delivery of the sport.

Key responsibilities will include:
1. Chair the Board meetings in a manner that encourages participation and information sharing while moving the Board toward consensus and prudent decision making
2. Ensure the most effective use of the skills and experience of Board Members, and shape the development of the Board and its overall effectiveness
3. Ensure a positive and collaborative relationship with the Chief Executive, acting as a sounding board on emerging issues and a support or challenge when necessary
4. Lead objective setting and performance review of the Chief Executive and the Board in line with the Code for Sports Governance
5. Ensure investment into table tennis is aligned to the pledges and objectives of Table Tennis United
6. Ensure effective relationships with the Members and other key stakeholders, including the Company Members, to deliver Table Tennis England’s strategic priorities effectively and efficiently
7. Drive and influence the highest standards of governance and decision making to enable Table Tennis England to be a high performing governing body
8. To represent Table Tennis England domestically and internationally at relevant events in agreement with the Chief Executive and in coordination with other members of the Board or the President of the organisation who may also represent Table Tennis England at events
Download an information pack here https://www.tabletennisengland.co.uk/vacancies/table-tennis-england-chair/

How to apply
If this exciting position appeals to you, you should submit: 1 An up-to-date CV which shows your full career history – we recommend that this is no longer than two pages, however, please ensure you represent your skills, experiences, and achievements; 2 A covering letter of no more than two pages of A4 demonstrating how you will bring your experience, skills, and knowledge to be successful in the role. Please send your CV and covering letter to daryl.mason@hartmannmason.com