Vice Chairperson

Organisation: English Universities Sport
Salary: Voluntary
Location: Remote, with occasional relevant travel
Contract type: Volunteer (Part time)
Closing date: 9 July 2025
Interview date: 15 July 2025
Job Description: Position: Vice Chairperson
Reporting To: EUS Chairperson
Location: Remote, with occasional relevant travel
Hours: Flexible, approximately 1-4 hours per week
Salary: Voluntary position, with reasonable expenses
Start Date: w/c 21st July 2025

English Universities Sport (EUS) is the official association in England which administrates and sanctions national representative student competition across higher education. We are a democratic and innovative membership organisation, comprising of a strong Committee, exceptional coach network and professional support staff from the sport and higher education sectors.

EUS strives to support the development of all its student athletes and provide opportunities tocompete at the highest domestic representative level. Our teams compete in the biennial Home Nations Tournament as well as numerous fixtures against professional and amateur representative clubs from across the UK.

The Vice Chairperson Role
+ Support the Chairperson in strategic planning & delivery
+ Deputise for the Chair when needed & lead key meetings or initiatives
+ Ensure timely progress on key projects & long term organisations goals
+ Develop key strategic documents, including Annual Reports & Role-Specific Handbooks
+ Execute communications plan with Subscribed Institutions & selected athletes
+ Oversee internal policy compliance (including review cycles & documentation maintenance)

Required Skills, Experience & Knowledge:
+ Experience working in committees, leadership, or coordination roles
+ Strong project management & organisational skills
+ Effective verbal & written communication
+ Understanding of higher education & sport systems
+ Experience resolving issues or mediating within a team
How to apply: Applicants should submit CV & one-page covering letter to the EUS Trustee Board via info@englishuniversitiessport.onmicrosoft.com. The application deadline is 12pm on Wednesday 9th July 2025, and role elections will take place on Tuesday 15th July 2025 at 5.30pm during EUS AGM (BUCS Conference, University of Hull). For more information about EUS, check out https://englishuniversitiessport.co.uk/ or on social media @engunisport; please direct any questions to Alex Turnbull via alexturnbull123@hotmail.com.