England Korfball Disciplinary Officer

Organisation: England Korfball
Salary: Voluntary but travel expenses paid where required
Location: Meetings normally held online
Contract type: Volunteer (Part time)
Closing date: 2 January 2026
Job Description: England Korfball is seeking a Disciplinary Officer to oversee Disciplinary and Misconduct matters.

This role is an integral one to the organisation, working with the EK Chief Operating Officer and Governance Director to support members to improve, achieve and maintain standards. The role supports EK to deal effectively with those participants who do not comply with EK’s standards of conduct, performance or adhere to EK’s policies and procedures.

Key Competencies/Experience

Experience of dealing with disciplinary matters within community, membership, or sports clubs including investigating incidents, gathering evidence and administering the disciplinary process.

Deep understanding of Korfball’s rules regulations and disciplinary code

Up to date with current relevant legislation and good practice, including HR & Safeguarding.

Serve as a point of contact for clubs, leagues and participants providing guidance on discipline related queries and processes

High level of Integrity/Probity and discretion to handle sensitive information with discretion and to uphold the privacy rights of all parties involved.

Strong interpersonal skills to successfully mediate conflicts and promote resolution.

Capacity to provide resource to cases on an ad hoc basis.

Ability to challenge in an appropriate manner.

Ability to think and act strategically.

Ability to demonstrate Leadership.

Demonstrable commitment to ethics within the sport.

Demonstrable commitment to Equal Opportunities and Equity.

Demonstrate reliability.

Awareness and importance of Collective Responsibility.

Ability to work in Partnership with other key stakeholders.

Ability to communicate concisely clearly and effectively with various stakeholders including players, coaches, officials and board members .

The anticipated time commitment would be a minimum of 1-2 hours a week, with the need for flexibility to provide additional time commitment in response to specific cases. The role is voluntary, expenses will be paid in accordance with EK’s expense policy.

England Korfball recognises the positive value of diversity, promotes equality and challenges discrimination. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly where we are under-represented, currently, this includes people with a disability, young people aged under 30, women and those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups. The geographical spread of Korfball in England has increased over recent years and we encourage applications from all areas of the country.
How to apply: To apply for the role, please email a current CV and a covering letter to explain how you meet the requirements for the role to Chris Parkin, Chief Operating Officer: chris.parkin@englandkorfball.co.uk. To arrange an informal chat about the role please email Sam Wells, Chair of England Korfball: sam.wells@englandkorfball.co.uk Deadlines for applications: 5pm, Friday 2nd January 2026 Interviews: Mid January 2026