Organisation: scottishathletics
Closing Date: 27 April 2026
Voluntary role
Scottish Athletics Limited (scottishathletics) is seeking a new non-executive Director to join the diverse and experienced Board on an industry leading governing body of sport.
About the Role
Our Board is seeking a new Director with experience and expertise in building, developing and retaining commercial relationships either in an executive and/or non-executive role. Alongside the other members of our Board, you will be responsible for ensuring the best long-term interests and prosperity of scottishathletics by supporting and challenging the executive team in the direction of its affairs, while meeting the appropriate interests of its members, and relevant stakeholders, taking into account legislation, relevant regulations and commercial considerations.
General duties and responsibilities:
Set objectives, define policy and work with the executive team to develop strategic direction;
Incorporate good governance and ethical standards into daily activities and ensure compliance of policies, laws and regulations;
Ensure the CEO provides excellent leadership, planning, organisation, control and succession;
Monitor the performance of scottishathletics against the agreed goals and ensure present plans and actions provide for scottishathletics’ continuity;
Manage risk; and
Ensure the Board receives and reviews regular financial information concerning the management of scottishathletics and is informed in a timely manner about any concerns about the activities of scottishathletics
Specific duties and responsibilities:
Support the Board, CEO and Head of Communications to promote the scottishathletics brand, package commercial assets and secure sponsorship and strategic partnerships to further the organisations objectives;
Advise and support the executive team on building, developing and retaining commercial and strategic partners;
Support and influence the delivery of the ‘Commercial and Partnerships’ pillar of the scottishathletics strategy ‘Building a Culture of Success (2023-2027)’;
Work with the Chief Executive Officer to oversee the sourcing, negotiating, evaluation and retention of sponsorship and partnership agreements;
Ensure the Board is equipped to make well-informed commercial decisions; and
Represent the Board of Directors on, and Chair, the Commercial Committee.
About Us
scottishathletics is the national governing body for athletics in Scotland. Our vision is to give everyone in Scotland the opportunity to participate in athletics and running and to achieve their personal ambitions.
Our mission is to deliver an integrated, inclusive and adaptable model of athletics and running provision that inspires everyone in Scotland to enjoy the sport and experience personal success. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) is at the heart of the work that scottishathletics leads, and the organisation works closely with all stakeholders in athletics in Scotland, to continue improving diversity in the sport and to be reflective of Scottish society.
Our strategy, Building a Culture of Success (2023-2027), captures the breadth or work that scottishathletics facilitates, from supporting performance athletes on the world stage to providing opportunities for people to participate in the sport within their local community. The members clubs play a crucial role in growing and developing the sport, and with the volunteer workforce, they are integral to the sports future success.
Everyone has a role to play in athletics in Scotland and scottishathletics strives to continuously evolve to deliver on our vision for the sport.
Further information and applications
The closing date for applications is 12pm on Monday 27th April 2026.