Board Member

Cricexec; St. Neots; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A cricket organisation is seeking a Non-Executive Director to provide Board level leadership and legal oversight. The successful candidate will guide strategic decisions, ensure corporate governance standards, and interpret legal matters. This is a voluntary and unpaid role, ideal for individuals with expertise in legislation and governance. Interested candidates should submit a CV and relevant skills summary to [e-mail] before the application deadline on 27th February 2026.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of legislation and statutory guidance.
• Experience in strategic oversight and governance.
• Ability to provide legal guidance and interpretation of contracts.

Responsibilities

• Provide independent oversight and constructive challenge.
• Ensure Board decisions are legally sound.
• Promote the highest standards of corporate governance.

Skills

Leadership

Legal oversight

Strategic guidance

Corporate governance

Risk assessment

Job description

Link to Apply: https://www.cricketeast.co.uk/news/board-member-vacancy-35626/

The Opportunity

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic leader to provide Board level leadership and legal oversight to enhance our Board and help shape the future direction of cricket across Bedfordshire and Huntingdonshire. The successful candidate will support the organisation with their strong knowledge of legislation and statutory guidance. By providing strategic oversight, constructive challenge, you will contribute to the organisation’s long term success.

To Be Successful You Will

• Provide independent oversight, constructive challenge and support to include strategy and legal guidance.
• Support in interpreting contracts, legal risks and potential liabilities.
• Ensure Board decisions are aligned and legally sound.
• Promote and uphold the highest standards of corporate governance, transparency and conduct.
• Identify, assess and provide guidance on strategic matters.
• Actively contribute to board committee meetings, to include Risk, Governance and Audit

Please find the application pack attached to the end of this page.

Application Criteria

We welcome applications from those with appropriate skills, experience, and who share our values and can help us enhance our vision.

Please note the Non-Executive Director role is voluntary and unpaid.

To apply, please submit your CV and a summary detailing your relevant skills and experience (less than 150 words) to [e-mail].

Closing date for applications is 5.00pm on Friday 27th February 2026, with interviews for the selected candidates taking place on Monday 9th March 2026 at St Neots Football Club PE19 6SL, on a face to face basis, interviews via Teams is optional.

Related Documents

• Board Member Vacancy - Legal Expertise - Application Pack