Job Type: The post will be up to a four-year term and is subject to annual approval by the SASA Council
Salary: Honoraria payment
Closing Date: Midday, Monday 23rd September 2024
Scottish Amateur Swimming Association Limited (trading as Scottish Swimming) is a company limited by guarantee. Scottish Swimming seeks committed individuals with a passion for sport in Scotland to fulfil two vacancies on the organisation’s Board of Directors. Working as part of a team, the chosen candidates will possess a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities within sport, along with the essential leadership qualities to steer the strategic direction of Scottish Swimming.
As a member of the Board of Directors, you will contribute to the Company’s strategic operations, report to the membership annually alongside the Chair and CEO, and focus on the following specific tasks:
- Support the planning and development of key objectives outlined in the Corporate Plan.
- Challenge and support the work of the team, ensuring the Company delivers against the corporate plan through achieving the annual targets.
- Ensure the company meets financial objectives and going concern responsibilities.
- Act as Board Project Sponsor for a variety of company projects, bringing outside knowledge, experience and innovation to the Company.
- Maintain a current knowledge of the Board’s activities, the work of Scottish Swimming and the work of the relevant sports and partner associations.
- Promoting Scottish Swimming and its objectives within all appropriate forums.
- Understand your role as a Director of a limited company and your responsibility to Companies House.
These challenging roles will suit highly driven and passionate individuals who believe they can contribute positively to Scottish Swimming’s future and are available to attend up to six Board meetings each year (normally held in Stirling) and our annual general meeting which usually takes place on either of the last two Saturdays in September
Having carried out a full “Skills Gap Analysis” of the current Board profile, Scottish Swimming is keen to recruit two candidates with the skills and expertise in these distinct areas to complement the skills and experience of the existing Directors.
We are seeking candidates with a strong knowledge in one of the following areas:
- Financial and commercial – an understanding of activities for a non-profit organisation or sport’s governing body.
- Non-profit Organisations or People Development – possessing an awareness of the operational management of non-profit organisations and/or a comprehension of the strategic approach to people development.
Scottish Swimming is committed to selecting Board Directors solely based on their ability to do the job for which they are being recruited and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
Further information and applications
Closing date for applications: Midday, Monday 23rd September
Interviews: Thursday 3rd October