Job Description
Goalball UK is the National Governing Body for the Paralympic sport played by visually impaired and blind people. The key aims of the company are to increase participation in the sport and prepare competitive teams for the Paralympics.
The company is seeking to strengthen its Board with the recruitment of a non-executive Director with a legal background.   

  The role:
• Ensuring Goalball UK fulfils all its legal requirements
• Advising on actions required to abide by any new legal requirements
• Attending quarterly Board meetings
• Assisting the Board in ensuring the NGB operates in accordance with best corporate governance practice  

  Key skills, experience and requirements:
• A good legal background
• Commitment to and empathy with Goalball UK’s purpose and values
• An understanding of governance in voluntary organisations
• Demonstrable independence, impartiality and integrity
The position is voluntary, although appropriate expenses will be reimbursed. Goalball UK is an inclusive organisation and equal opportunities employer.

How to apply
Applications together with CV to be sent to:
John Coles, Goalball UK, English Institute of Sport Sheffield, Coleridge Road, Sheffield, S9 5DA or email vacancies@goalballuk.com