Senior Independent Non Executive Director (Chair of the Finance & Risk Committee)

Organisation: Skateboard GB
Salary: Voluntary (reasonable expenses paid)
Location: In-person Board meetings, usually in London
Contract type: Volunteer
Closing date: 26 May 2026
Job Description: Skateboard GB is the UK wide governing body for skateboarding – a sport and culture defined by creativity, individuality and belonging. Rooted in community and constantly evolving, skateboarding is as much about expression and identity as it is performance. We are proud to sit at the heart of that movement, supporting skateboarders at every level to Skate More, Skate Better.

Skateboard GB exists to serve and champion the skateboarding community. That means listening to lived experience, creating space for diverse voices, and growing the sport in ways that feel authentic, inclusive and true to its culture. These values are not peripheral - they sit at the core of our ambition and shape the future of our Board.
Over a relatively short period, Skateboard GB has achieved remarkable progress. From meaningful grassroots growth to success on the world stage, the organisation has matured quickly while staying closely connected to the communities it represents. We are now building on that progress with confidence and intent - strengthening our governance, refining our systems and creating the conditions for long term, sustainable success, without losing what makes skateboarding unique.

Following a period of reflection and organisational redesign, Skateboard GB has sharpened its focus across both Performance and Community, invested in its people, and reaffirmed its commitment to values led leadership. The Board plays a vital role in stewarding this ambition - providing thoughtful challenge, strategic clarity and support as the organisation delivers the next phase of its long term strategy and continues to grow in scale, impact and influence.

Who sits around the Board matters.

Skateboarding thrives on diversity of thought, experience and identity, and we want our Board to do the same. We strongly welcome applications from women and people from ethnically diverse and under-represented backgrounds, as well as from those who may not have followed a traditional Board pathway. If you bring insight, curiosity, sound judgement and a desire to contribute to something meaningful, we would love to hear from you.

The role – Senior INED
This is a pivotal Board level role, offering the opportunity to play a shaping part in Skateboard GB’s next chapter as it builds towards LA28 and beyond.

We are seeking an experienced Non Executive Director with a strong finance background to join the Board as Senior INED and Chair of the Finance & Risk Committee. This role provides independent advice, scrutiny and assurance across financial planning, reporting, forecasting and risk, supporting both the Chair and executive leadership team.

In this role, you will:
• Chair the Finance & Risk Committee
• Lead Board level oversight of financial sustainability and risk
• Act as a trusted sounding board to the Chair and CEO
• Bring calm, experienced judgement during moments of complexity or change

You will bring previous Board experience and a professional finance qualification, alongside a collaborative and values‑led approach. This role will suit someone experienced in mission‑led or public‑interest contexts, who enjoys helping organisations grow well - balancing ambition with stewardship, and challenge with support.

This is an opportunity to support an ambitious organisation at a pivotal moment, while remaining true to the individuality, creativity and community that define skateboarding.
How to apply: To find out more about this role visit: join-skateboardgb.co.uk or for an informal and confidential conversation, please reach out to our consultancy team at GatenbySanderson: • Rebecca Hopkin - 07827 098 173 (rebecca.hopkin@gatenbysanderson.com) • Duncan Collins – 07586 705 475 (duncan.collins@gatenbysanderson.com)