Strategic Governance & Legal NED (Volunteer)

Sportandrecreation; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A national governing body for aquatic sports is seeking a Non-Executive Director (Legal & Governance). This role involves providing legal and governance expertise to ensure compliance and best practices are met. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in legal environments, strong judgement, and excellent communication skills. The role requires a commitment to diversity and inclusion and participation in Board meetings. This is an unpaid voluntary position with travel expenses reimbursed.

Benefits

Travel and accommodation expenses reimbursed

Qualifications

• Significant experience in legal, governance or regulatory environments.
• Strong understanding of legal duties of corporate and charity Directors.
• Ability to apply legal and governance considerations pragmatically.

Responsibilities

• Act in the best interests of Swim England with integrity.
• Provide legal insight to support compliant decision-making.
• Contribute to an inclusive and collaborative Board culture.

Skills

Legal and governance experience

Strong judgement

Excellent interpersonal skills

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Job description

A national governing body for aquatic sports is seeking a Non-Executive Director (Legal & Governance). This role involves providing legal and governance expertise to ensure compliance and best practices are met. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in legal environments, strong judgement, and excellent communication skills. The role requires a commitment to diversity and inclusion and participation in Board meetings. This is an unpaid voluntary position with travel expenses reimbursed.