Waterski and Wakeboard Scotland is seeking to appoint a general director with specific experience and skills in marketing and communications. Waterski and Wakeboard Scotland (WWS) is looking to appoint a driven and passionate individual who can deliver the governing body’s objectives in line with its values of community, progress, and fun. The candidate we appoint will be full of enthusiasm and positive energy and a great role model. We are committed to broadening the diversity of our organisation and are keen to attract people from a wide range of backgrounds. For the right candidate, this is a truly exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic, growing, and ambitious organisation where your contribution and ideas will have a significant impact on the growth of our sports.
You can find out more about the role by viewing the director job pack below.
In addition to the general duties of a director as an integral member of the board, you will play a key role in the growth of Waterski and Wakeboard Scotland, assisting in driving our strategic direction through planning and oversight while bringing varied and independent viewpoints. In delivering your role, you will be asked to.
- Maintain an emphasis on strategy and governance. The chair and directors of the board are in no way responsible for the day-to-day operations of Waterski and Wakeboard Scotland.
- Work effectively with other board directors and the chair or serve on one or more board subcommittees.
Term: a period of three years from approval with the opportunity for a further 2-year term.
Appointment: elected to the board by a vote at the AGM.
Time commitment: 4 hours a week (including any board and committee meetings plus regular communications with the chair and COO).
Waterski and Wakeboard Scotland is an equal opportunity workplace that accepts applications from applicants of all ages, genders, ethnicities, sexual orientations, religious beliefs, and disabilities. Candidates should submit a letter of application detailing their enthusiasm for the position and relevant experience, together with their CV, to comms@wws.org.uk by Friday, January 31, 2025.
All director positions require approval/election to the board by a vote at the AGM in October 2025. For a confidential discussion regarding the post, please contact Chair Kevin Lochhead at kevin@wws.org.uk to schedule a time to discuss it further.