Independent Director - HR

Organisation: British Blind Sport
Salary: Unpaid
Location: Nationwide
Contract type: Volunteer
Closing date: 21 September 2025
Job Description: Duties and responsibilities:
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.

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.