Non Executive Director - EHA Board - Governance Expertise

Organisation: England Handball Association
Salary: Voluntary
Location: Home Based with Occasional Travel
Contract type: Volunteer
Closing date: 2 March 2026
Job Description: The England Handball Association (EHA) is seeking a Governance Expert to join the EHA Board of Directors.
The successful candidate will oversee and lead on governance matters for the EHA, ensuring the organisation operates in line with best practice, regulatory requirements, and the principles of good governance.

Key Responsibilities
• Oversee and support the governance framework of the EHA.
• Ensure EHA’s policies, procedures, and decision-making processes align with recognised standards of good governance.
• Support compliance with the Code for Sports Governance and other relevant governance requirements.
• Provide advice and guidance to the Board on governance-related matters.
• Contribute to Board discussions, strategic planning and organisational development.
• Act in the best interests of Handball in England, upholding integrity, accountability and transparency at all times.
Person Specification

Essential:
Governance Experience and Skills
• Experience in sports or non-profit organisational governance.
• An understanding of Board-level responsibilities, fiduciary duties and strategic decision-making.
• Strong communication, advisory and influencing skills.
• The ability to work collaboratively with multiple organisations and stakeholders.
Policy, Regulation and Sector Insight
• Awareness of how UK Sport, Sport England, Sport Scotland, and other key agencies influence governance expectations and organisational behaviour.
• An understanding of regulatory, funding, and compliance pressures affecting sports bodies in England, and the ability to support Boards in navigating these effectively.
Personal Attributes
• High levels of integrity, independence, and sound judgement.
• A commitment to transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• A genuine interest in the effective governance of handball across England.

Desirable:
Understanding of the Sporting Governance Landscape
• A strong understanding of the UK sporting governance environment, including the roles of National Governing Bodies.
• Knowledge of the Code for Sports Governance and how it applies in practice within funded and non-funded sports organisations.
How to apply: Please submit a cv and covering letter to mike.bain@englandhandball.com All appointments, whether for staff or volunteers are carried out in accordance with the EHA's Fair Recruitment and Selection Procedure, and we welcome applications from those communities under-represented in sport, in particular people from culturally diverse communities, disabled people and women.