Non Executive Board Director (People and HR): Scottish Hockey

Shape the future of hockey in Scotland

As our People/HR Non-Executive Director, you’ll help guide a national sporting body at a pivotal time. You’ll bring your HR expertise to the board and sharpen your governance, strategy and leadership skills. You’ll also connect with athletes, volunteers, and leaders in sport, business and politics. Your decisions will help build a stronger, more inclusive game, and bring benefits for health and wellbeing across Scotland.Would you like to use your skills and experience to make a difference to sport in Scotland? Joining Scottish Hockey as a volunteer Independent Non-Executive Director could be your next step.

About Scottish Hockey

It’s an exciting time to join Scottish Hockey. We have an experienced and ambitious board, a skilled and motivated staff team, a new strategy and an array of passionate, driven volunteers. Hockey is a hugely popular global sport – it’s fast, exciting and has players playing from grassroots to 70+. In Scotland, our membership has over 10,000 members. We’re in year one of our new strategy – shaping the future of Hockey in Scotland and in the process of setting our annual and cycle goals for the next four years aligned to our strategy. Scottish Hockey is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer. While all applications are assessed on merit, we particularly welcome applications from women, who are currently underrepresented across our Board and Senior Leadership Team. We’re also happy to discuss any adjustments you may need.

About the role

We’re looking for at least one new Non-Executive Directors with a focus on People and HR.

Application

Further information and applications

Closing date for applications is 27th November 2026 or until the position is filled.

Interviews will be held online on Microsoft Teams and we will share our interview panel and questions in advance to give you the best opportunity to prepare.

As detailed above we particularly welcome applications from women, who are currently underrepresented on the board. Appointments will be made on merit.

Date published: 9 November 2026
Date updated: 9 November 2026

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