Independent Non Executive Director Recruitment
We are looking for three dynamic, self-motivated and proactive individuals who want to make a positive contribution to the governance of grassroots football in Hertfordshire
Hertfordshire FA recently took a significant step on its journey to achieving compliance with The FA’s Code of Governance. The Code goes beyond the current ‘gold standard’ for sport and aims to provide support and guidance to those running the grassroots game up and down the country, ensuring that local County Football Associations are run to the highest standards of corporate governance.
For the first time our Board will be led by an independent Chair, with the majority of directors also being independent, appointed based on skills and experience that will best serve the organisation. The updated Articles, which come into force on 1 April 2025 also establish in formal terms the primacy of the Board in the governance of the Association and introduce a maximum term limit of 9 years for those serving on our Board and Council.
As part of this transition, we are now recruiting for three individuals who can make a contribution to our Board of Directors and who have experience and skills that could benefit the organisation. In particular, those who can help support and develop the strategic, financial and risk management capabilities of the Association.
We would like members to consist of passionate individuals from a variety of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives to help guide and drive our work. Ideally, we are looking to add those with knowledge or skillset from the following sectors, although ALL applications are welcome:
• Business Development / Management
• Law Degree / Qualification
• People / Human Resources
Recruitment for these voluntary roles will be based on both the technical ability to fulfil the role and key behavioural competencies and our organisational values of Honesty, Efficiency, Respect, Teamwork, Trust and Honesty.
This is a voluntary role although expenses will be met.
Application process
For further information about the role please download the role profile via the link below.
To apply please send your CV to Karl Lingham, Chief Executive Officer by emailing karl.lingham@hertfordshirefa.com.
Equality and Diversity Monitoring
We would appreciate if you could complete Hertfordshire FA’s Diversity Monitoring Form along with your application.
Completion of this form is entirely optional, however it does provide the Association with the opportunity to track the breadth and depth of the applications from different parts of the community. This should be filled in anonymously and sent back to us separately. They will be collated only for the purpose of monitoring diversity and will not be used to identify individuals.