Independent Members - Strategic Advisory Committee

Organisation: Football Association of Wales
Salary: Voluntary position (expenses only)
Location: Flexible
Contract type: Volunteer
Closing date: 10 October 2025
Interview date: 17 October 2025
Job Description: Position Overview

The purpose of this Advisory Committee is to provide advice and oversight in the strategic direction of the Football Association of Wales

Committee Terms of Reference

To provide expert advice on strategy development, long-term strategic planning and decision-making;
To share historical insights and knowledge to inform current challenges and opportunities;
To provide counsel, support and critical feedback to the Association’s executive on key issues;
Oversight of the delivery of the High-Performance Strategy;
To receive key updates from the Chief Executive Officer and wider executive staff as well as international team coaches; and

Key Responsibilities

- Advice and guidance - Provide expert advice and recommendations on areas of expertise.
- Strategic direction - Provide insight to FAW staff on the strategic direction for the organisation.
- Constructive challenge - Provide the right degree of constructive challenge to the FAW staff teams, contributing to the FAW’s strategic direction.
- Collaboration - Work collaboratively with other committee members, FAW staff, and external stakeholders to oversee the effective delivery of the FAW strategies.
- Monitoring and Evaluation - Assist in the monitoring and evaluation of FAW strategic aims to ensure they meet their objectives.

Person Specification

Experience

The experience we would like our committee member to have includes:

Experience serving on public, private, or not-for-profit boards or senior committees
Proven track record of providing efficient and effective strategic leadership
Demonstrable experience working with and promoting adherence to good governance principles and practices.
Significant experience fostering a culture that actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion,
Experience in planning, implementing, and evaluating strategic or development plans,
Experience in a technical role within elite sport would be advantageous

Knowledge and Skills

The knowledge and skills we would like from our committee members includes:

Knowledge of the wider sporting and political landscape in Wales.
Skilled in strategic thinking with a keen awareness of the operational realities of the delivery of football across all levels of the game.
Effective communicator, capable of engaging confidently with diverse audiences and promoting the committee’s objectives clearly and persuasively.
Familiarity with policies and practices that support safeguarding and equality.
Welsh language skills are desirable, reflecting the FAW’s commitment to bilingualism and cultural inclusion

Behaviours

The behaviours we would like from our committee members includes:

Models collaborative leadership, engaging constructively with fellow committee members, FAW staff, and external partners to support shared goals.
Demonstrates integrity, respect, and a commitment to excellence, aligned with the FAW values of Family, Excellence, and Respect.
Applies analytical thinking and personal experience to offer practical, innovative solutions to strategic and operational challenges.
Champions innovation and continuous improvement, sharing best practice and advocating for positive change.
How to apply: For more information and to apply please see our website - https://faw.cymru/vacancy/independent-committee-members-strategic-advisory-committee/