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Help shape the future of goalball: Join our Board Goalball UK is looking for two new Non-Executive Directors to join our Board of Trustees and help shape the next stage of our development. We are particularly interested in hearing from people who can bring senior experience in: finance and financial oversight; or income generation and charity fundraising. These are voluntary roles offering the opportunity to use your experience to strengthen Goalball UK, support the growth of our sport and make a real difference to blind and partially sighted people. About the roles Our Non-Executive Directors provide independent oversight and constructive challenge, working with fellow trustees and the senior leadership team to support good decision-making and effective governance. You will contribute to our strategic direction, risk management and organisational performance, while helping us safeguard the interests of our players, members, staff, funders and wider goalball community. We are recruiting people with experience in one of two areas. Finance and financial oversight We are looking for someone with senior financial experience who can scrutinise accounts, budgets and cashflow forecasts, and challenge and gain assurance from our external auditors and Chief Financial Officer. Your independent judgement will help us safeguard our financial sustainability, including oversight of cash, reserves and going concern. Experience of the charity or grant-funded sector and risk management would be welcome but is not essential. Income generation and charity fundraising We are also looking for someone who can help shape our approach to attracting funding, building donor and partner relationships, and developing sustainable sources of income. Your contribution will help us grow the sport and continue delivering our charitable purpose. Who we are looking for You will bring independence, sound judgement and the ability to think strategically. You will also have: experience of leading and influencing others; strong communication and relationship-building skills; the ability to work constructively and collaboratively; a genuine commitment to Goalball UK’s mission and values; and experience in finance and auditing, or income generation and charity fundraising. Previous experience as a Non-Executive Director or trustee would be helpful, but it is not essential. We also welcome experience or knowledge of disability sport, the not-for-profit sector, marketing and communications, social value or environmental matters. Lived experience that can strengthen the Board’s understanding and provide an authentic voice is also valued.

About The Role

 Responsible to: Chair of the Board of Trustees 

Purpose and objectives

The Non-Executive Director (NED) will play an active part in providing oversight and challenge to the Board of Goalball UK. Working collaboratively with trustees of Goalball UK the NED will ensure effective governance whilst safeguarding the interests of Goalball UK. • Provide independent perspective and challenge: Offer objective and constructive input on strategic decisions, risk management, and organisational performance. •

Chair Board committees (as required):

• Lead specific Board committees, depending on knowledge, skills and understanding, ensuring effective functioning and compliance. •
• Champion good governance: Promote high standards of governance and ethical conduct throughout the organisation. •
• Safeguard stakeholder interests: Ensure that the Board considers the interests of all stakeholders, including players, members, staff, and funders. •
• Contribute to Board development: Participate in Board training and development activities to enhance collective effectiveness.

Essential:

• Independence: Demonstrable independence from Goalball UK, with no conflicts of interest that could impair objective judgment.
• Strategic thinking: Ability to think strategically and contribute to the development of long-term organisational goals.
• Leadership skills: Experience of leading and influencing others, with the ability to chair meetings and facilitate discussions effectively.
• Interpersonal skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and work collaboratively.
• Commitment: A genuine interest in and commitment to the mission and values of Goalball UK.
• Expertise: Experience in finance and auditing and/or income generation and charity fundraising.

Desirable:

• Board experience and governance: Experience as a Non-Executive Director or Trustee and comprehensive knowledge of good governance principles and practices.
• Knowledge of sport: Familiarity with the challenges and opportunities facing disability sports within a high-performance environment.
• Not for profit: Demonstrable experience of working within, for or on behalf of the not-for-profit sector (third sector, voluntary or charity) where creating social value was paramount.
• Marketing/Communications: A strategic thinker with experience in developing and executing marketing campaigns.
• Social value: Understanding of how to engage and influence decision makers to prioritise the positive impact of Goalball UK through the wider community through sustainable practices and philanthropy.
• Environmental: Experienced in promoting and guiding on environmental matters; with an understanding of how to integrate environmental, social and economic considerations.
• Lived experience: Having personal experience to support and increase the boards understanding, providing an authentic voice. 

Further Information

Anticipated time commitment: Attendance at approximately four Board meetings per year (both in-person and remote). Attendance at relevant committee and sub-committee meetings. • Attendance at other events as agreed. • Sufficient time for the review, comment and as necessary preparation of Board papers.

Remuneration: The post of a Non-Executive Director is one of trusteeship and is voluntary. Appropriate out of pocket expenses will be made.

Location: Flexible. Whilst a number of meetings are held remotely, we envisage attendance in person at some meetings and events will be necessary, for which expenses can be claimed. 

Our Values and Strategic Obsessions:

We are committed to equality of opportunity and building a diverse team. As part of this commitment, we encourage applications from individuals regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation and cultural or social background.

Our strategic obsessions are to:

• Grow and develop our players •
• Grow and develop our workforce •
• Provide high-quality experiences •
• Create and develop partnerships •
• Improve our organisational health •
• Raise awareness of the sport of goalball.

Next Steps

We encourage enquiries and questions about the role before making an application. Such contact should, in the first instance, be addressed by email to Ian Clarke, Chair of Trustees, at ian.clarke@goalball.com

All enquiries will be treated in confidence. To make an application you must complete an application form. Return completed application forms, with a copy of your current CV and any supporting statements that you wish to include to Andrew Crawford at andy@crawfordhr.com before noon, 30th November 2026.

If you require adjustments making at any stage or to any aspect of this application process, please make us aware. Interviews will be conducted via MS Teams.

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Closing date: 30th November 2026