Independent Non-Executive Chair

Organisation: Scottish Women's Premier League
Salary: Expenses plus a small (negotiable) annual honorarium.
Location: Scotland
Contract type
Closing date: 4 May 2025
Job Description: The Scottish Women’s Premier League (SWPL) is seeking an exceptional individual to join its Board as the Independent Non-Executive Chair. This exciting opportunity calls for an established leader who will guide the SWPL to new heights, ensuring its continued growth and success while strengthening its role in wider football and sporting communities.

About The Role

As the Independent Non-Executive Chair you will work closely alongside the SWPL Managing Director to provide strategic leadership, oversee the governance of the SWPL, and contribute to the growth and development of women’s football in Scotland. You will work alongside a dedicated Board of Directors, Executive team and football stakeholders to drive forward key initiatives that support the league’s long-term sustainability, financial stability, and success.

This is a non-executive position requiring exceptional governance, leadership, and strategic thinking to oversee the SWPL’s activities and future direction. You will play a pivotal role in influencing policy, ensuring robust decision-making, and enhancing the league’s reputation within Scottish football and beyond.

In addition to attending circa. six Board meetings per year and twice-yearly General Meetings, the role of the Independent Non-Executive Chair will include sitting on:

• Board Remuneration Committee
• Other Sub Committees of the SWPL Board as required from time
to time, such as to deal with issues such as rules breaches and disputes

It is estimated that the time commitment on average will be one day per fortnight.

Further Information

A Candidate Brief which provides further information on this role can be found on the SWPL jobs page at https://swpl.uk/work-with-us/

For informal enquiries about the role please email Fiona McIntyre, SWPL Managing Director, at fionamcintyre@spfl.co.uk
How to apply: To apply, please send a covering letter and CV to Fiona McIntyre, SWPL Managing Director, at fionamcintyre@spfl.co.uk by 4th May 2025.