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 a background in equality, diversity and inclusion preferably either in a sporting context or through lived experience. 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:
Assume the role of Board Equality Champion for scottishathletics leading and informing discussion and planning at Board level on equality, diversity and inclusion;
Support the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Group to ensure equality, diversity and inclusion is embedded throughout the organisation and across the wider sport;
Liaise with the Equalities Officer to provide the Board with updates, progress reports, information and advice relating to equality, diversity and inclusion;
Support the Equalities Officer and senior management team to evaluate and continually enhance the work the organisation does to improve equality, diversity and inclusion in the sport; and
Promote and demonstrate anti-discriminatory good practice.
About You
Experience and skills
As an experienced, influential leader, you will possess significant understanding of corporate governance and risk management, financial oversight and sound decision-making skills with the ability to prioritise and commit time to the role.
In addition, showing visibility within the sport, you will champion equality, diversity and inclusion, with a knowledge and understanding of the key legislation aspects and the barriers to participation facing underrepresented groups in sport, and ideally athletics. Innovative and forward-thinking with a positive attitude, you will possess the ability to champion a cause despite potential challenges and resistance, and to communicate and discuss important and sometimes sensitive topics.
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 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 application
The closing date for applications is 12pm on Monday 27th April 2026.