Independent Non-Executive Director Finance

Organisation: British Wrestling
Salary: Voluntary (Out of pocket expenses covered)
Location: Hybrid (Meetings split between London, Manchester, and Online)
Contract type
Closing date: 27 April 2026
Job Description: British Wrestling is the national governing body for one of the UK’s fastest-growing sports. With over 50% of our diverse membership coming from lower socio-economic backgrounds, we are driven by a mission to build a unified, thriving wrestling family that changes lives and supports social mobility.

As we launch our ambitious "Unleashing Potential (2025-2030)" strategy, we are seeking a skilled and committed Independent Non-Executive Director (Finance) to join our Board.

This is a pivotal leadership position providing strategic financial oversight to ensure the sustainability and effective resource management of an organisation with a turnover of approximately £750,000 per annum.

Key Responsibilities Include:

Strategic Oversight: Reviewing financial plans and management reports to provide informed advice to the Board.
Leadership: Chairing the Finance and Audit Committee and overseeing the annual audit.
Governance: Ensuring high standards of financial probity and compliance with the Code for Sports Governance.
Ambassadorship: Acting as a credible representative for British Wrestling with stakeholders and members.

You do not need to be an expert in wrestling, but you must have a genuine passion for the power of sport. We are looking for:

Qualified Professionals: A recognised accounting qualification with significant post-qualification experience.
Strategic Thinkers: Experience in company financial strategy, policy development, and board-level decision-making.
Commercial Mindsets: Acumen to advise on income diversification, sponsorship, and new commercial ventures.
Inclusive Leaders: A proven track record of promoting diversity and inclusion.
Details at a Glance

Term: 4 years (with the possibility of a second term).
Time Commitment: Approximately 1 day per month.
Location: Meetings are a mix of in-person (Manchester/London), hybrid, and online.
Remuneration: Expenses covered in line with policy.
How to apply: Full details are available in the recruitment pack on the British Wrestling website British Wrestling is committed to diversity. We warmly welcome applications from all communities and backgrounds, particularly those currently under-represented in sports leadership. To apply, please submit a detailed CV and a covering letter (max 2 pages) highlighting your suitability to admin@britishwrestling.org. Deadline: Monday 27th April 2026.