Job Description
Welsh Rowing a looking for up to 3 new Board Members to support the development of organisation’s vision, mission and strategic aims, as well as to provide entrepreneurial leadership to optimise both the short and long term performance of the company.
As members of the board, all Directors are required to:
• Act as a Director of Welsh Rowing in the best interests of the Company with honesty and good faith towards its members, employees, partners, funding agencies, sponsors and of the communities within which the Company operates;
• Use such personal and professional skills together with such contacts, experience and judgement as they may possess with integrity and independence to optimise both the short and long term performance of the Company and in particular the areas of her/his own portfolio of responsibility;
• Support the development of organisation’s vision, mission and behaviours and ensure that its obligations to the Membership and others are understood and met;
• Support the development of organisation’s strategic aims, ensure that the necessary financial and human resources are in place for the organisation to meet its objectives, and review management performance;
• Provide entrepreneurial leadership of the organisation within a framework of prudent and
effective controls which enable risk to be assessed and managed.
The time commitment is approximately 1-2 days per month, which includes meeting time and associated meeting preparation and actions. There are usually six-eight board meetings in a year, and board sub-committees typically meet four-six times per year.
How to apply
To apply please email a CV and covering letter to Helen.Tan@welshrowing.com.
It is expected that covering letters will be a maximum of two sides and will provide a commentary on your suitability for the role.