Non-Executive Director: Safeguarding, Inclusion & Governance

Barnsley Football Club; Cleethorpes; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Grimsby Town Football Club is seeking a Non-Executive Director to provide independent challenge and board-level assurance on governance, safeguarding and inclusion. The role leads safeguarding and oversees EDI as part of our responsible business commitments, while day-to-day operations stay with the CEO and team.

You will help ensure compliance with EFL/FA/IFR governance, monitor equality initiatives, and report on risks and actions to strengthen our community impact and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Senior leadership, governance or Board-level experience.
• Strong understanding of organisational risk, assurance and director duties.
• Experience in safeguarding, EDI, people and culture or a regulated environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide independent challenge and advice on responsible business, culture, EDI and safeguarding.
• Support governance compliance with EFL/FA and IFR reporting requirements.
• Monitor progress on EFL Equality Code and drive inclusion and accessibility.
• Receive reports on safeguarding risks, incidents and training, and ensure effective escalation.
• Provide annual board-level assurance on progress, risks and priorities.

Skills

Governance

Safeguarding

EDI (Diversity)

Risk management

Board-level experience

Job description

Grimsby Town Football Club is seeking a Non-Executive Director to provide independent challenge and board-level assurance on governance, safeguarding and inclusion. The role leads safeguarding and oversees EDI as part of our responsible business commitments, while day-to-day operations stay with the CEO and team.

You will help ensure compliance with EFL/FA/IFR governance, monitor equality initiatives, and report on risks and actions to strengthen our community impact and safety standards.