Paddle Cymru Non-Executive Independent Directors

Organisation: Canoe Wales
Salary: 0
Location: Wales
Contract type: Volunteer
Closing date: 26 February 2026
Job Description: Non-Executive Independent Directors - We are seeking suitable people to undertake the following voluntary role at Paddle Cymru: Safeguarding Director.

We are also seeking individuals with skills in the following areas to support the board as non-executive members.
Business
Governance
Legal
The Role of the Board

The Board of Paddle Cymru provides leadership to the organisation within a framework of effective and prudent controls, ensuring that risks are properly assessed and managed.

They are responsible for approving and monitoring the company’s strategic plans, ensuring sufficient financial and human resources are in place to achieve its objectives, and evaluating management performance. Additionally, the board establishes the company’s values and standards while ensuring its obligations to stakeholders and others are clearly understood and fulfilled.

Directors have statutory responsibilities, which include the following:

Acting in accordance with the Articles and using their powers solely for the purposes for which they were granted.
Promoting the success of the organisation to achieve its stated objectives.
Exercising independent judgment in decision-making.
Applying reasonable care, skill, and diligence in their duties.
Refraining from accepting benefits that could lead to conflicts of interest.
Declaring any conflicts of interest to the other directors.

Responsibilities
Each Board member is expected to apply their specific skills, knowledge, and experience to contribute effectively and assist the Board in making informed decisions.

For the Safeguarding Director role, this will involve:
Attending Board meetings as the safeguarding representative and raise and champion safeguarding issues within the Board, ensuring that Paddle Cymru maintains the highest levels of active engagement and best practice.
Providing strategic leadership and expertise within the area of safeguarding and child protection.
Reviewing and providing input into policy documents and advise on safeguarding issues arising within the sport.
Working closely with the Paddle Cymru National Safeguarding Lead, providing them with support, where required, and assist the Board in monitoring their safeguarding work.
Attending the CPSU Working Group and helping to progress the sports Safeguarding Strategy and Action Plan.
Be a member of Paddle Cymru Safeguarding Case Management Group and consider safeguarding cases as and when required; and attending other relevant meetings as and when they are required with Sport Wales and the CPSU.
How to apply: How to Apply Please submit the following: Your CV, including details of relevant experience and qualifications. A covering letter highlighting your relevant experience, and suitability for the role. Submit your CV and covering letter to us by emailing Bonnie Ireland at Bonnie.Ireland@paddlecymru.org.uk. Closing date for applications is 26 Feb 2026.