Welcome to Scottish Archery. As a National Governing Body for sport in Scotland, and as a limited company we have responsibilities that we must deliver. These are to:
Treat our members, volunteers, customers and partners respectfully and fairly;
Control and regulate the environment of our sport;
Administer the practice and participation of our sport;
Develop archery across Scotland;
Prepare and implement a vision and strategic plan for our sport and determine how it will be implemented nationally, regionally and locally;
Promote our sport;
Manage the rules and regulations, including anti-doping, child protection and equality;
Implement and ensure a robust corporate governance framework;
Support and develop a strong professional workforce; and
To work with Archery GB, World Archery and all other necessary bodies and individuals to unite, in purpose, all Scottish archery clubs, where possible;
At Scottish Archery we aim to foster a supportive environment where everyone can participate, progress and achieve. In order to realise our ambition we must ensure that our organisation is well managed, underpinned with good governance and financial stability.
Our Board Director roles are crucial in ensuring the organisation is guided in the right direction, well governed financially and legally, and is delivering against the outcomes and objectives set out in the strategic plan.
About Scottish Archery
Scottish Archery is the trading name of the Scottish Archery Association (SAA), a company limited by guarantee. We are a volunteer led organisation run for the not-for profit and sporting benefit of our membership. We are a Home Nation within the UK governing body for archery which is called Archery GB. Scottish Archery have investment from Sportscotland, AGB, The Royal Company of Archers Charitable Trust, and we also access various trust funds where appropriate to further specific projects.
Our board is made up of volunteer directors from both the membership and outside the organisation and is responsible under the Articles of Association and Bye Laws of Scottish Archery to run the company. Its primary objectives are to act as the governing body of the sport of archery in Scotland; to encourage, promote, control and develop the sport in Scotland amongst all sections of the community; and to support athletes of all abilities within the sport to achieve their potential through the pathway programme.
We have the help of five paid posts – a part-time Safeguarding and Operations Manager, a full-time National Development Manager, a full-time Club Development Officer, a full-time Community and Workforce Development Officer and a part-time Chief Executive Officer. We operate through a combination of staff and a voluntary Board of Non-Executive Directors, complemented by an enthusiastic volunteer workforce, all working together to realise the full potential of a vibrant archery community in Scotland.
Scottish Archery has a four-year strategic plan which sets out our vision, mission and values for the organisation and identifies our key objectives. Our latest plan covers the period from 2025 - 2029.
We work closely with Archery GB (AGB) on funding, memberships, coaching and workforce development. For further information on AGB you can read more on the website.
BENEFITS OF JOINING THE BOARD
Access training opportunities
Develop new skills
Meet new people
Enhance your CV
Be part of an amazing inclusive and fun sport
Be part of an enthusiastic and knowledgeable staff and volunteer workforce
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE ROLE DESCRIPTION
Director of Finance Role Description Role Overview
This role is accountable to the Board of Directors
This role is non-remunerated, but travel and meeting expenses will be reimbursed according to our policies and procedures
This role is open to members and non-members
The term for this role is three years
We are currently recruiting for a Director of Finance to join our small team to help us fulfil our business goals. The Director of Finance has a strategic role to play in representing the vision and purpose of the organisation and ensuring we are delivering against our strategic plan.The Director of Finance will act as the Board Member with specific responsibility for the strategic oversight of the Financial Business Area for Scottish Archery
Main Duties
support appropriate staff with financial planning, budgeting, and compliance with financial requirements.
ensure compliance with public grant funding requirements
recording and reporting on all income and expenditure for Scottish Archery
prepare and report all financial accounting and management matters to the Board
withtheassistanceofrelevantScottishArcherystaffasappropriate
preparation of Annual Accounts for Scottish Archery, in conjunction with any Account Inspectors, for presentation at the organisation’s Annual General Meeting
chair meetings of the Finance subgroup as appropriate
assist the Board to select and appoint appropriately qualified members and persons from outside the sport (including any firm of accountants) to support Scottish Archery in financial matters
work with colleagues to undertake any specific project agreed by the Board to support aspects of finance work for Scottish Archery
report to the Scottish Archery Board on progress and any other issues which may arise within the business area
represent Scottish Archery at relevant meetings, conferences and/or other events, as may arise from time to time
Critical Competencies
Experience
Experience in managing accounts and preparing financial reports.
Knowledge
A thorough understanding of budgeting, financial analysis and strategic planning
An understanding of the roles/responsibilities of a management Board and knowledge of board governance
An understanding of sport in general
An understanding of not-for-profit organisations
Skills and Abilities
Integrity
Empathetic and understanding
The ability to communicate ideas and to facilitate discussions
Critical thinking, creativity and strategic awareness
An ability to identify potential problems and deal with risk
Impartiality, fairness and the ability to respect confidences.
Excellent time-keeping.
Ability to negotiate with both internal and external bodies
Strong commitment to equality and diversity, and safeguarding
Time Commitment
The average time commitment is 6 hours per month. This will consist of:
board meetings – approximately 6 meetings per year (4 online and 2 in person) plus the AGM (which is online). This includes preparation time.
Monthly finance subgroup meetings (1 hour).
Occasional weekend commitments (in person).
Representative meetings with key partners and other organisations as required
Additional
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and communities to ensure that Scottish Archery best represents the needs of ourmembers and participants. If you have any questions about the role, please don’t hesitate to email Lyndsay Noon, Chief ExecutiveOfficerofScottishArcherylyndsay.noon@scottisharchery.org.uk If you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments or requirements during the process, please just state this in your application or contact Lyndsay Noon using the details above.
How to apply
To apply – please complete the online form
The closing date for application is Friday the 5th of June at 12.00pm
The successful applicant will be invited onto the board upon successful interview and selection, and the position will be formally ratified at the AGM in November.
Once appointed, new board members will complete the Scottish Archery board member induction.