Careers

About Us

We are ParalympicsGB. As the National Paralympic Committee (NPC) for Great Britain and Northern Ireland, it is our responsibility to select, prepare, enter, fund and manage the ParalympicsGB team at each Summer and Winter Paralympic Games.

Championing Change, our 2022-32 strategy, sets the long-term direction for ParalympicsGB and reflects our near-term opportunities and challenges, setting ambitions for a ten-year period.

London 2012 kindled a passion for disability sport and demonstrated the power of the Paralympics to inspire a shift in perceptions of disability and ability. This strategy builds on that through the continued success of ParalympicsGB and by delivering real and sustainable improvements to the lives of disabled people across the UK over the next ten years. This is epitomised by our Equal Play Campaign.

About The Role

General Duties
The Board is responsible for the overall governance and strategic direction of ParalympicsGB. The Board is responsible for developing and overseeing the Organisation’s aims and objectives, in accordance with its values and in line with legal and regulatory requirements.

Non-Executive Directors (NEDs) and Trustees are required:
• To ensure that ParalympicsGB pursues its objects as defined in its Articles.
• To contribute actively to the board in giving firm strategic direction to ParalympicsGB, setting overall policy, defining goals, setting targets and evaluating performance against agreed targets.
• To safeguard the good name and values of ParalympicsGB, and Paralympic sport.
• To ensure the financial stability of ParalympicsGB.
• To protect and manage the property of ParalympicsGB.

Directors Duties
In accordance with the Companies Act all NEDs have a statutory duty to:
• act within powers set out in the company’s articles of association,
• promote success of the company,
• exercise independent judgement,
• exercise reasonable care, skill and diligence, and act honestly at all times,
• avoid conflicts of interest,
• not accept benefits from third parties,
• declare interests in proposed transactions or arrangements. 

Trustee Duties
Furthermore, in accordance with the Charities Act all Trustees have a statutory duty to:
• ensure the charity is carrying out its purposes for the public benefit,
• comply with charity law requirements and other laws that apply to the charity.

Additional Duties
In addition to the above statutory duties, each NED Trustee is expected to apply their specific skills, knowledge or experience to help the Board reach sound decisions and make a practical contribution according to their particular knowledge, skills, or experience. This will involve:
• Scrutinising Board papers and regularly attending Board meetings.
• Leading, and participating in, discussions.
• Focusing on key issues.
• Providing guidance on new initiatives.
• Other issues in which the Board member has special expertise.

Furthermore, each NED Trustee is expected to undertake ambassadorial duties on behalf of ParalympicsGB.

Further Information

 Time and travel commitment

Up to 5 hours per month, in addition to in-person attendance at Board meetings (up to 5 half-days per year), Sub-Committees (up to 4 meetings per year), and National Paralympic Committee Meetings, including the AGM (2 half-days per year.

There will be a requirement to travel across the UK for meetings, primarily to the ParalympicsGB London office.

How to apply
To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter explaining your interest in the role and detailing how you meet the person specification by email to
jobs@paralympics.org.uk, quoting “ParalympicsGB NED” in the subject line.

All applicants will be invited to complete our optional Equality and Diversity Monitoring Survey, which is part of our commitment to measuring and improving inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility at ParalympicsGB.

Timeline
The closing date for applications is Friday, 18 September 2026
Short listed candidates will be notified at the earliest opportunity, and the interview process will commence no later than week commencing Monday 5 October.

Contact us
We would be happy to have an informal discussion about the role, the organisation, or any other questions you have before applying.
To arrange a conversation about the role, please email Ellie Robinson, Executive Assistant, at ellie.robinson@paralympics.org.uk.

Apply for role

Closing date: 18th September 2026