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Do you think you could make a visible difference to the lives of other people? Are you passionate about sport and the positive change it can bring? Do you want to join an organisation that prides itself on innovation, integrity, and inclusion for all? If you can answer yes to these questions, then a role as a Trustee for British Blind Sport may be for you.

British Blind Sport (BBS) is the National Disability Sport Organisation that represents blind and partially sighted people in sport. Our vision is to empower all people living with sight loss to get active and enjoy sport, whether it is taking their first steps or helping to secure talent pathways to encourage individuals to fulfil their potential. Working across both the sight loss and sport sector, we work with strategic partner organisations to fulfil our aim and, by doing so, we positively impact the lives of hundreds of people every year.

About the role:

To support our work and to help us to demonstrate our commitment to VI sport, we are looking for an Independent Director to provide support to our people development and HR services with expertise in HR, Mental Health & Wellbeing and Occupational Health.

About The Role

Your experience:

• To provide advice and guidance to the BBS board and the CEO on matters related to employment.
• Support and advise on the employment affairs of the organisation and ensure they are legal, constitutional, current and within accepted practice.
• Ensure proper records are kept and that effective employment and HR procedures are in place.
• Lead from the board on matters related to employment changes, disputes and related issues.
• Be a member of board sub-committees as requested by the Chair of Trustees and in relation to your expertise.
• Be an active member of the BBS HR sub-committee.
• To contribute actively to the board of trustees' role in giving strategic direction to the organisation. Setting overall policy, defining goals and setting targets and evaluating performance against agreed targets.
• To safeguard the good name and values of the organisation.

Specifically

• Liaise regularly with the CEO on general matters related to employment and people development.
• Ensure that fellow committee members are aware of their obligations as an employer.
• Provide advice to both the CEO and sub-committees on issues related to employment at BBS.
• Work with senior leadership team and the board to ensure all employment related policies are legal and fit for purpose.
• Act as an independent advisor during recruitment processes. To ensure that the organisation complies with its governing document, charity law, company law and any other relevant legislation or regulations.

Skills, knowledge and abilities

• CIPD Qualified. Preferably to Fellow level.
• Those holding legal qualification with HR/Employment experience.
• Up to date practical knowledge of operating in an HR environment.
• Organisational and administrative skills.
• Experience of advising and working with senior members of staff.
• Understanding of IT programmes and HR systems.
• Personable with strong communication and relationship building capabilities across all levels of the business.
• Proven ability to liaise at all levels internally and external to the organisation.
• Leadership skills within this area.

Further Information

This is an unremunerated role however reasonable travel expenses will be paid.

Meetings are held via zoom or at our offices in Leamington Spa and sometimes we utilise the meeting facilities of our partners based in London and Birmingham. There is an expectation that board members will attend a minimum of 4 meetings per annum.

How to apply To apply for the role, please send a full CV and Covering Letter, in a word document format, outlining your suitability for the post to Sarah Baker, Governance Officer, at:

• Email: sarah@britishblindsport.org.uk
• Address: British Blind Sport, 19 Coventry Road, Cubbington, Leamington Spa CV32 7JN

If you have any questions regarding the role or application process, please contact Sarah on 01926 424247.

Apply for role

Closing date: 21st September 2025