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Non-Executive Board Director (including Board Equality Champion)

Organisation: scottishathletics

Closing Date: 27 April 2026

Voluntary role

Non-Executive Board Director Job Description

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.

Our existing Board can be viewed by clicking here.

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.

Key information for applicants

Conditions of Appointment

Non-Executive Directors are appointed for an initial period of four years, with a maximum of two terms of four years. Appointments are subject to approval at the Annual General Meeting.

Staff

scottishathletics employs 33 members of staff and 23 Club Together Officers.

Commitment

The successful candidate will be required to attend five Board meetings per year and contribute to Board sub-committees where appropriate. The expected time commitment is 5-8 days per year.

Remuneration

This is a voluntary role.

Travel and Subsistence  

The post holder will be required on occasion to travel to meetings within Scotland. Travel and subsistence will be reimbursed in accordance with the scottishathletics policy.

Other Information

The successful candidate will be required to complete a fit and proper persons declaration and regularly update their declaration of interests.

Application Process

Candidates should apply by submitting their CV along with a covering letter, marked “private and confidential”, to Francesca Snitjer, Executive & Equalities Officer, at francesca.snitjer@scottishathletics.org.uk

An equal opportunities form should also be completed and returned.

The closing date for applications is 12pm on Monday 27^th April 2026.

Incomplete applications and those received after the closing date will not be considered.

scottishathletics is an equal opportunities organisation and welcomes applicants who reflect the diversity of the communities served.

Interviews

Online interviews will be scheduled with successful applicants at a mutually agreeable time. We are intending to hold interviews in May 2026.

If you wish to have an informal discussion about this role please contact David Ovens, Chair david@archangelsonline.com

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