Are you passionate about football and ready to make a difference? Somerset FA is on the hunt for up to three dynamic Non-Executive Directors to join our board, helping drive forward the National Game Strategy and ensuring football in Somerset is accessible, inclusive, and fun for everyone.
We're particularly eager to strengthen our board in the following areas:
Safeguarding: Keeping the game safe for all participants.
Marketing: Bringing fresh ideas to promote football and secure vital resources.
Health & Safety: Ensuring the wellbeing of staff, volunteers and players.
Technology: Innovating how we manage and deliver the game.
Stakeholder Engagement: Building strong relationships across the community.
This is an exciting time to get involved in football as we work closely with The FA to deliver lasting impact at the grassroots level.
As a Non-Executive Director, you will:
* Help shape the vision, strategy, and future of football in Somerset.
* Contribute to key decisions on policies, plans, and financial investments.
* Ensure the game thrives in a way that is inclusive, diverse, and accessible to all.
At Somerset FA, we believe in Football for All, and we’re proud to be an equal opportunities organisation. We actively encourage applications from under-represented demographics and those who share our vision of a game free from discrimination.
Ready to play your part in shaping the future of the beautiful game? Apply today and join a team that’s committed to making football in Somerset the best it can be.
Role Purpose:
To direct and monitor the business affairs of the Association by determining the vision, strategy, plans, policies and financial investment required to achieve the overall long-term business objectives.
Oversee and support the area connected with the post holder's skill and specialism, with specific responsibilities provided on appointment.
Responsibilities:
To serve as a Director of the Association and to actively participate in its strategic management.
To execute the responsibilities of a Company Director in accordance with the Companies Act (2006) and other relevant legislation.
To safeguard the assets of the business along with the interests of the Membership and stakeholders of the Association.
Ongoing involvement in the planning and delivery of the SFA County Strategy & Business Plan.
To ensure the effective implementation of Board decisions by the Chief Executive and the staff, providing a supportive role in helping achieve the strategic aims and objectives of the Association.
To jointly oversee the management of risk to the Association.
To develop and maintain an effective corporate governance structure.
To monitor the financial affairs of the Association and ensure the effective use of SFA finances.
To promote equality of opportunity and a football for all ethos in a safe sporting environment.
To represent the Association to partners and stakeholders of the Association in a professional manner.
To act with discretion in respect of sensitive, confidential, or commercial information provided to you in this role.
Person Specification:
Understanding of the role of the Board of Directors and individual Director of a ‘not for profit’ organisation.
Effective communication skills including verbal, written and presentation skills.
Ability to write objective, factual reports and make recommendations based on the evaluation of evidence.
Able to develop effective relationships with people at all levels within Somerset FA and external to it, interacting at the appropriate level.
Negotiation skills (with staff and within a business context) including the ability to deal appropriately with conflict.
Experience of strategic planning and in delivering significant areas of a strategic plan.
Proven ability to solve problems and make decisions in a timely manner in line with the strategy of the organisation.
Ability to decide priorities for Somerset FA and act accordingly.
Ability to cope with and manage change at pace appropriately.
Ability and willingness to accept responsibility.
Competent in the full range of IT particularly Microsoft Office.
Commitment to personal and professional development in self, staff.
Ability to give and receive evidenced feedback.
Understanding of and commitment to the highest levels of customer service balanced with the needs of the organisation.
A sound understanding of the volunteer / professional relationship and how this can be leveraged to support the work of the organisation.
Passion for football through football club playing, League committee management experience and or supporting.
Experience of working at a senior role within an organisation, ideally proven experience as Director of or similar role.
A commitment to Equality in all areas, demonstrating a working understanding and application of inclusion, equality & anti-discrimination, safeguarding and best practice.
An understanding of Safeguarding of Children and Young people and Vulnerable Adults.
Performance evaluation of organisation and individuals within it.
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