Job Description

Our Organisation

Northants FA is the local governing body for football covering Northamptonshire. Our role is simple; To Protect, Promote & Progress an individual\'s journey in football by inspiring a lifelong relationship with the Game. Football has the power to Change Lives and connect people, and this is why we do what we do.

Since 1895, Northants FA have been governing the game locally, working with our member clubs and leagues to ensure that the game is played with integrity and passion. Over the years, the role that Northants FA plays in football has changed significantly and it now looks after over 27,000 players across 1,600 teams, engaging with thousands of coaches, referees, supporters, club and league officials and parents.

The County FA is responsible for everyone\'s journey in football and our role is to keep opening opportunities and breaking down barriers for more and more people to enjoy this beautiful game.

Our staff team provide expert advice and support to our members across a variety of development, safeguarding and governance fields.

Our Board of Directors, composed of dedicated and skilled individuals with a passion for making a difference, provide support and advice to the executive team with expertise in:

• Safeguarding
• Finance
• Grassroots Football Inclusion
• Human Resource

We hope to complement this strong group further with additional, wider expertise. Our ambition for improving the game and people\'s lives drives our strategy and the work we do.

The Role

Northants FA are inviting applications to join the Board of Directors. Following a recent review of our Articles of Association, we are now seeking an Independent Non-Executive Director to join our Board and help us drive forward our vision and ambitions. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference to people\'s lives through football.

Collectively, the Board of Directors of Northants FA Ltd are required to direct the business affairs of the Association and to determine the vision, strategy, plans, policies and financial investment required to achieve the Association\'s ambitions. As such, individually and collectively, this individual will also be contributing to the overall company strategy and policy making by advising the board on how to maximise opportunities for the good of football and the Association.

Key Accountabilities

• Serve as a Director of Northamptonshire Football Association and to actively participate in its strategic management.
• Execute the responsibilities of a Company Director in accordance with the Companies Act (2006) and other relevant legislation.
• Safeguard the interests of the Membership and stakeholders of the Association.
• Establish clear objectives to deliver the agreed strategy and business plan and regularly review performance against those objectives.
• Ensure the effective implementation of Board decisions by the CEO and staff,holding the CEO to account for the effective management and delivery of the Association\'s strategic aims and objectives.
• Set challenging objectives for continuously improved performance.
• Oversee the management of risk to the Association, including matters of Health and Safety.
• Develop and maintain an effective corporate governance structure.
• Monitor the financial affairs of the Association through reports provided by the Finance Director and to ensure the effective use of financial and other resources.
• Contribute to constructive debate on all Board matters.
• Promote equality of opportunity throughout the Association.
• Fully participate in Board induction, training or development and performance monitoring.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned by the Board.

What we are looking for

Essential

• Previous Board or Committee experience.
• Strategic leadership and management skills. The ability to develop and monitor organisational strategy.
• Decision-making skills. The appropriate use of knowledge and experience to make informed decisions to the benefit of the organisation.
• The ability to debate, discuss and challenge in aconstructive manner.
• Excellent interpersonal skills. The ability to form strong, productive relationships both internally and externally to the benefit of the association.
• Access to and ability to use, email and the internet.
• A sound understanding of the volunteer/ professional relationship and how this can best work to support the work of the association.
• An understanding of and a commitment to equality in action.
• Interest in grassroots sport and knowledge & understanding of not-for-profit organisations.

Desirable

• Professional qualification demonstrating a high level of education.
• An ability to understand financial accounts, management accounts and budgeting.
• An understanding of The FA Grassroots Football Strategy and how this affects the work of the County Football Associations.

To Apply

Please to visit the Northamptonshire FA Careers page.

For an informal discussion about the opportunity, please contact our CEO, Christian Smith, on 07789514582

The closing date for applications is 9am on Friday 28th July 2023.

Documents

The Football Association