Job Description
Parkour UK is the National Governing Body (NGB) for Parkour/Freerunning in the United Kingdom. Established by some of the most experienced practitioners and coaches of the discipline of Parkour/Freerunning in the world and the City of Westminster, Parkour UK works in partnership with various organisations and other agencies to develop and spread Parkour/Freerunning across the UK
We wish to recruit one Independent Director, for an initial four-year term and are now inviting applications.
Our Independent Directors are appointed by the Board (Elected Directors, Independent Directors and CEO) based on the relevant skills and experience we are seeking. In order to apply for this role you must be able to demonstrate that you have no association with an organisation in membership of Parkour UK at the time of your application.
With our new governance structure, vision and mission, we need individuals who can help develop and maintain Parkour UK’s strategic focus and direct the changing organisation towards its future. You would need to be able to make a commitment to Parkour UK and devote the necessary time, have strategic vision, independent judgement, an ability to think creatively and a willingness to speak your mind.
In particular, we are looking for an Independent Director who has skills and experience in one or more of the following areas:
• Legal
• HR skills
• Public relations
• Behavioural Change
• Digital technologies/social media
• Commercial rights and/or sponsorship
• Local Government/regional issues
Ideally, the successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:
• An impressive track record of success in the private, public and/or voluntary sector
• The ability to operate at Board level for a National Governing Body (NGB)
• A good understanding of the role that sport plays in society
• Ability to think creatively and strategically; the skills to challenge current thinking at Board level
• A clear commitment to improving diversity and equality and understanding the needs of under-represented groups in sport
• A good understanding of the UK’s sporting landscape.
In line with our Equality and Diversity Policy we are keen to achieve a more diverse Board of Directors and would welcome applications from those communities under-represented on the Board, in particular people from ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and women.
We can pay travel expenses and provide a full induction to the NGB’s work. You will be expected to attend at least four to six Board meetings a year, which are normally held at the Parkour UK’s offices in Westminster, London. In addition we would encourage your attendance at a number of Parkour UK meetings and events, as well as our members events.
For more detailed information about Parkour UK and a list of the current Directors, please visit our website. For an informal discussion about the role of Independent Director please contact our Independent Chair, Stephen Mitchell stephen.mitchell@parkouruk.org or 07 968 364 189.
How to apply
Please send a covering letter stating your interest, suitability for the role of Independent Director and CV to Stephen Mitchell, Independent Chair, Parkour UK, 4th Floor, Burwood House, 14-16 Caxton Street, London SW1H 0QT, or email to stephen.mitchell@parkouruk.org.
Please send a covering letter stating your interest, suitability for the role of Independent Director and CV to Stephen Mitchell, Independent Chair, Parkour UK, 4th Floor, Burwood House, 14-16 Caxton Street, London SW1H 0QT, or email to stephen.mitchell@parkouruk.org. The closing date for applications is 5.00 pm on Wednesday 1st June 2016. Interviews will be held in June with appointment being made at our AGM in July/August 2016.