Independent Non-Executive Director (INED)

Aquatics GB; Greater London; Remote; GBP 3,000 - 5,000; Full time

Job summary

Aquatics GB is seeking an Independent Non-Executive Director (INED) who will also chair the Audit and Risk Committee to provide strategic leadership and governance for high-performance aquatic sports in Great Britain. The role requires a strong finance background and senior executive experience with organisational leadership and risk oversight.

The appointment is for four years with the possibility of renewal, and a remuneration fee of £4,000 per annum plus reasonable travel and expenses.

Qualifications

• Strong finance background and senior executive experience.
• Experience in organisational leadership and executive oversight.
• Proven track record in audit and risk governance.

Skills

Finance background

Senior executive experience

Audit and risk oversight

Job description

Aquatics GB is seeking an Independent Non-Executive Director (INED) who will also serve as the Chair of the Audit and Risk Committee, to provide a vital contribution to the strategic leadership, governance and development of high-performance aquatic sports in Great Britain.

Aquatics GB oversees Aquatics sports in Great Britain - Swimming, Para-Swimming, Diving, Artistic Swimming Water Polo and High Diving.

We are responsible internationally for the high-performance representation of the sport and as such, our mission is to nurture and to support all swimmers, divers, and para-swimmers responsible for those medal-winning moments.

The governing body is building on successful performance outcomes at the Paris 2024 Games, the World Aquatics Championships 2025, World Para-Swimming Championships 2025, and the European Aquatics Championships 2026. Aquatics GB has a strong and dynamic Board of Directors and seeks to further strengthen this.

Aquatics GB is seeking applications from individuals with a strong finance background and senior executive experience who have held executive leadership roles bringing together experience of organisational leadership, and audit and risk operational oversight.

A remuneration fee of £4,000 per annum payable, in addition to reasonable travel and business expenses incurred in fulfilling the role. The appointment will be for a term of four years, with the opportunity for reappointment, subject to Aquatics GB’s Memorandum and Articles of Association.

If you wish to apply for this role, please send via email/WeTransfer (free large file sending platform) a video recording of how your skills and experience meet the criteria for this position (5 minutes max) or send via email a CV and covering letter (written) to [e-mail] . Job information can also be downloaded from our website https://www.aquaticsgb.com

First Interview date: Friday 11th December 2026, online via Teams

Second Interview Date: Monday 11th January 2027 in person in London