GB Independent Non-Executive Director

Organisation: Great Britain Hockey
Salary: Voluntary position - reasonable expenses will be paid
Location: Bisham Abbey National Sports Centre and online
Contract type: Volunteer
Closing date: 8 June 2026
Job Description: GB Hockey is recruiting for an Independent Non-Executive Director with an elite performance focus to join its Board.

As we head into the LA Olympics, GB Hockey is looking to appoint an INED who will provide constructive support, independent challenge and strategic guidance to the GB Board in delivering our ambition of sustained systemic international success. This is an opportunity to influence performance strategy at the highest level and help ensure our people, pathway and environment are set up to succeed.

With a clear focus on our performance ambitions, we are seeking an experienced and credible Board member to help shape the next phase of our international success. You will bring current experience of providing oversight and strategic guidance within team sports, with a focus on high-performance goals and international success.

The ideal candidate will offer senior-level experience in elite performance, talent development or high-performance leadership, alongside the judgement, curiosity and collaborative style to operate effectively as an independent Board member. A strong understanding of what drives winning cultures, resilient systems and long-term performance capability will be essential.

We are seeking an individual who can support us in the delivery of our performance ambition to achieve systemic international success.
The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate all of the following:
• Knowledge and understanding of the complexities of elite sporting environments including the Great Britain sporting landscape.
• Experience in a leadership role within qualification for and delivery at an Olympics.
• Current experience of providing oversight and strategic guidance within team sports, with a focus on high-performance goals and international success.
• Experience of providing constructive challenge, monitoring key performance indicators, and providing insight into how to improve results in elite sport.
• The ability to dedicate time in, as well as outside, the boardroom to enable the support of a small team in delivering our objective of inspirational international success.
• Experience of operating in a leadership capacity with an understanding of Committee and Board protocols.
• The ability to demonstrate sound business ethics; showing consistency with principles, values and behaviour.
• The courage to disagree, probe and challenge dispassionately and without creating conflict; upholding the highest standards of probity
• Be a strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills who is able to build trust and nurture strong relationships.
• Be open to personal feedback and constantly seek to improve the individual contributions and overall effectiveness of the Board.
• A passion for sport and a drive and determination to achieve results.

It is desirable that the successful applicant have one or more of the following:
• Previous Board NED experience.
• Knowledge and understanding of the international sporting landscape and awareness of the personalities and political workings of all Hockey's international stakeholders.
• A working knowledge of coaching, sports science and medicine support for elite athletes.
• Knowledge and sound understanding of good governance and the complexities applicable to publicly funded organisations.

Time Commitment:
This is a four-year appointment, and the duties require approximately 7 -10 days per annum, though this is likely to be more in the fourth year of the Olympic cycle. Some travel may be required to events especially when GB is playing in the UK.
How to apply: For a full Role Description please visit our website: https://www.greatbritainhockey.co.uk/recruiting-independent-non-executive-director. To apply in confidence please send your Curriculum Vitae and a covering letter to the Head of People by email at HR@englandhockey.co.uk. The closing date for applications is 8th June 2026 Interviews will be held w/c 15th June via MS Teams.