Job Description
As the national governing body for athletics, UKA oversees the development and management of the nation’s favourite Olympic and Paralympic sport, from grassroots through to podium.

Since its inception in 1999, UK Athletics has developed to become the most successful and robust athletics governing body in the world. Over the years it has matured to generate a clear vision for the sport – to drive up performance and raise standards in every event, every region and every age group.

This vision is fuelled by a dedicated team of full time staff and part time volunteers who all share the same passion and ambition for athletics, and are therefore instrumental in ensuring that athletics remains the most popular Olympic and Paralympic sport.

Building up to the Rio games, there has never been a more exciting time for UKA. All eyes will be on athletics, as we prepare to host the IAAF and IPC World Athletics Championships at the iconic London Olympic Stadium in 2017. This has created a great opportunity for athletics to cement the long term legacy for the sport.

The purpose of the role is to act as a member of the Board of Directors, offering guidance, support, expertise and an objective perspective to the Executive on the key matters of strategy, operational management, organisational structure and development, commercial and financial affairs, and risk management.

The successful person will have proven experience of delivering major events, successfully setting and implementing strategy for an organisation of a similar scale and complexity and of directing organisations where there are political interests.

How to apply
For a more informative candidate brief and how to submit your application for this exciting role, please visit our website www.britishathletics.org.uk and go to the employment section under governance.

Closing date for applications is mid-night on Sunday 19th June 2016.

It is anticipated that interviews will be conducted during the month of July.