Non-Executive Director

Organisation: British Elite Athletes Association
Salary: 0
Location: Remote (meeting in person 4 times a year, usually London)
Contract type: Volunteer (Part time)
Closing date: 30 November 2026
Interview date: 10 December 2026
Job Description: Our Non-Executive Directors play a vital role in making sure that the BEAA achieves its core purpose. They oversee the overall management and administration of the organisation. They also ensure that the BEAA has a clear strategy and that our work and goals are in line with our vision. Just as importantly, they support and challenge the executive team to enable the BEAA to grow and thrive, and through this, provide independent and confidential advice, support and advocacy to Britain’s elite athletes. Board members have a collective responsibility. This means that Non-Executive Directors always act as a group and not as individuals.

The Board is particularly interested in hearing from candidates who can bring trusted insight, experience or influence to help advocate effectively within the Olympic and Paralympic high-performance sport system. This may come from credibility as a current or former World Class Programme athlete, as a respected professional within the UK High-Performance System, or from having a track record in public affairs within the sporting world. Experience of having been a para-athlete or involved in disability sport would be a particular asset

We are not currently seeking applicants from a financial, legal, medical or communications background.

Person Specification

Desirable:
• Experience as a former Performance Director for an Olympic or Paralympic Sport

Essential:

Strong credibility to advocate within the high-performance system

Commitment to athlete welfare and wellbeing and a passion for improving the journey for Britain’s elite athletes.

Willingness and ability to understand and accept their responsibilities and liabilities as directors and to act in the best interests of the organisation.

Ability to lead and inform welfare and safety discussions and planning within Board meetings

Willingness to develop personal knowledge and skills in relation to welfare and safety by undertaking training

Ability to think creatively and strategically, exercise good, independent judgement and work effectively as a board member.

Effective communication skills and willingness to participate actively in discussion.

A strong personal commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.

Commitment to Nolan’s seven principles of public life: selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership.

The full job description can be found here: https://www.britisheliteathletes.org/news/vacancy-non-executive-director-performance
How to apply: Please send a covering email and CV to recruitment@britisheliteathletes.org

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Non-Executive Director