NON EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - BOARD SAFETY CHAMPION

Organisation: SOMERSET FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION
Salary: EXPENSES ONLY
Location: GLASTONBURY
Contract type: (Part time)
Closing date: 13 November 2026
Interview date: 25 November 2026
Job Description: BAORD SAFETY CHAMPION
Role Purpose
To lead the Board in ensuring its responsibilities towards the welfare and safety of its members and people (including but not limited to employees, participants and volunteers) are factored into the decisions it makes and lead in this area.
Collectively, the Board of Directors of Somerset FA is required to direct the business affairs of the Association and to determine the vision and strategy, plans, policies and financial investment required to achieve the Association’s aims. As such, individually and collectively, the Directors are accountable to the Membership.
Ensure the Board has a clear oversight of all aspects of welfare and safety including but not limited to safeguarding (adultsand children), mental health and wellbeing (including psychological safety), anti-doping (where applicable) and integrity issues.
Take the lead on the Board in establishing a culture, across the organisation, where welfare and safety is paramount.
Responsible for checking and challenging the Board on decisions that affect welfare and safety across the organisation.
Provide support for the executive staff on issues relating to welfare and safety.
Provide a direct route for people within the Association to raise welfare and safety concerns

Estimated time commitment
The post requires a commitment to attend circa 12 Board meetings a year. Meetings are normally held on the fourth Wednesday or Thursday of the month from 17.00 at the County HQ and normally last in the region of around 2 hours. There may be other meetings arranged as necessary from time to time.

Renumeration or expenses
This is a voluntary role. Relevant expenses will be paid in line with the current Somerset FA Expense Policy. Travel and accommodation expenses to FA events where The FA has agreed to reimburse the Association will be paid in line with the current County FA Expense Policy issued by The FA.
How to apply: Application pack found at following address https://www.somersetfa.com/news/2026/oct/14/board-of-director-vacancies

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NON EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - BOARD SAFETY CHAMPION