MEMBER ELECTED BOARD DIRECTOR POSITION

Middlesex Cricket; Greater London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A cricket club in Middlesex is seeking a Member Elected Board Member to advocate for its membership and collaborate with the board. Candidates must excel in communication, understand corporate ethics, and recognize the club's importance in the community. This role is crucial for maintaining equity and diversity within the club.

Qualifications

• Must be able to advocate for both the membership and the board.
• Understanding of modern ethical business practices is needed.
• Should have clarity of the club's role as a professional sporting organization.

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively with members and the board.
• Collaborate with the executive team on engaging events.
• Recognize and protect the needs of all stakeholders.

Skills

Excellent communication

Understanding of corporate ethics

Knowledge of cricket's role in the community

Job description

Overview

The Board at Middlesex Cricket is responsible for the oversight, governance and leadership of the Club, and of the wider game of cricket in the County of Middlesex.

It’s key roles are to:

• Set the strategy and priorities for the organisation and oversee their implementation
• Exercise overall control of the Club’s cricketing and business operations
• Oversee the responsible management of the Club’s financial and other resources
• Ensure that the needs and interests of the Club’s Members and other stakeholders are fully recognised and protected
• Keep the Club true to its purpose and vision

It comprises of:

• Finance, Risk and Audit Committee Chair (previously Treasurer)
• 2 x Affiliated elected Directors
• 3 x Appointed Directors
• Chief Executive Officer

In addition to contributing to the roles outlined above, the Member Elected Board Member will:

• Be an excellent communicator who is equally comfortable being both an advocate for The Membership and for The Board
• Have a good understanding of sound corporate and modern ethical business practice
• Have clarity of Middlesex’s Cricket role and standing both as a professional sporting organisation and pillar of local community
• Work with the executive and office-based team in delivering events and experiences that engage the membership of Middlesex Cricket

In line with our general ethos towards equity, diversity and inclusion, and in line with guidelines issued by The ECB regarding the constitution of County Board’s, the Club encourages applications that provide the diversity of gender and ethnicity that will provide a foundation for sustained progress.