Independent Non-Executive Director (Finance)

Aquatics GB; Loughborough; Remote; GBP 3,400 - 4,600; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Remuneration: £4,000

Remote work

Fixed-term Board appointment

Job summary

Aquatics GB, the governing body for Swimming, Para-Swimming, Diving, Artistic Swimming, Water Polo and High Diving in Great Britain, seeks an Independent Non-Executive Director with a strong finance background to join the board and chair the Finance, Audit and Risk Committee of British Swimming Ltd (trading as Aquatics GB).

The successful candidate will bring senior financial expertise to the Board, oversee financial management and long-term strategy, provide assurance on risk management and

Qualifications

• Senior financial leadership experience in a corporate or regulated environment.
• Board-level financial oversight and governance experience.
• Ability to scrutinise financial information and provide constructive challenge.

Responsibilities

• Attend up to five Board meetings a year and the AGM.
• Oversee financial management, sustainability and long-term strategy.
• Chair the Audit and Risk Committee and review financial statements.

Skills

Finance leadership

Board oversight

Risk management

Governance

Education

Chartered Accountant

Job description

Aquatics GB, the governing body for Swimming, Para-Swimming, Diving, Artistic Swimming, Water Polo and High Diving in Great Britain, is looking for an Independent Non-Executive Director with a strong finance background.

The Role

The successful candidate will bring senior financial expertise to the Board and chair the Finance, Audit and Risk Committee of British Swimming Ltd (trading as Aquatics GB), providing challenge, assurance and input into risk management, the business model and strategy.

Aquatics GB delivered 22% of Team GB’s total medals at the Paris 2024 Games and topped the combined medal table at the 2026 European Aquatics Championships.

Key Responsibilities

• Attend up to five Board meetings a year and the Annual General Meeting
• Oversee financial management, financial sustainability and long-term financial strategy
• Chair the Audit and Risk Committee, reviewing the integrity of financial statements and reporting
• Review significant financial risks, including liquidity, reserves and funding arrangements
• Provide independent, constructive challenge on financial and risk matters
• Provide assurance on internal controls and compliance with law and regulation
• Represent Aquatics GB with partners and stakeholders as required

About You

• A Chartered Accountant with Board-level experience of financial management and oversight
• Senior leadership experience in a corporate or regulated environment
• Able to scrutinise financial information and provide constructive challengei>
• Experience overseeing financial, operational, regulatory, reputational and strategic risk
• An understanding of directors’ duties and good corporate governance
• A collaborative, inclusive leadership style

Key Details

• Location: Home based, with Board meetings
• Contract: Fixed term Board appointment
• Remuneration: £4,000
• Applications: CV and written covering letter, or a video (maximum 5 minutes) showing how you meet the criteria, by email or WeTransfer
• Interview date: 11 December 2026
• Closing date: 16 November 2026