Independent Non-Executive Director

UK Sport; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An organization governing judo in the UK is seeking Independent Non-Executive Directors to enhance their Board. Candidates should have leadership experience, strategic insight, and a commitment to the values of respect, courage, and excellence. This role offers the opportunity to shape the future of British Judo and support its athletes and communities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leadership roles, preferably in sports or non-profit sectors.
• Ability to contribute independent judgment and strategic insight.
• Commitment to values of respect, courage, and excellence.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the health and well-being of the British Judo Association.
• Contribute diverse perspectives to the Board's leadership activities.
• Support the future shaping of British Judo and its communities.

Job description

Overview

The British Judo Association (BJA) is the National Governing Body for the Olympic and Paralympic sport of judo in Great Britain.

The Association represents Great Britain internationally and is a member of the International Judo Federation, the European Judo Union, the Judo Confederation of the European Union, British Olympic Association, Sport and Recreation Alliance, Commonwealth Judo Association, and the Commonwealth Games Federation.

Independent Non-Executive Directors help oversee the health and well-being of the British Judo Association, taking part in the leadership activities of our Board while contributing diverse perspectives drawn from their direct experience and external activities.

We would like eligible members with the drive, knowledge and expertise, to apply for this important role.

Responsibilities

We are looking for individuals who are passionate about sport and who can contribute their skills and experience to strengthen our Board. Whether your background finance or commercial, what matters most is your ability to bring independent judgment, strategic insight, and a commitment to our values of respect, courage, and excellence.

If you are inspired by the opportunity to help shape the future of British Judo and support our athletes, members, and communities, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Application

To download the full candidate pack, head over to https://www.britishjudo.org.uk/what-we-do/careers/