Chair - NGB Coalition Division

Organisation: Sport and Recreation Alliance
Salary: Voluntary
Location: Nationwide
Contract type: Volunteer (Part time)
Closing date: 18 November 2025
Job Description: 1. Purpose

This role shall:

1.1 Chair the NGB Coalition which is established to take delegated responsibility on behalf of the Sport and Recreation Alliance (the “Alliance”) Board for creating the environment which allows National Governing Bodies of Sport (“NGBs”) to reach more people and to enrich their lives through their involvement in sport.

1.2 Provide leadership to the NGB Coalition, ensuring that it fulfils its functions well, and to work closely with the NGB Executive Lead and Alliance CEO to support, advise and help shape proposals to be discussed at Management Group meetings and where relevant Alliance board meetings.

1.3 Be a board member of the Alliance, in an ex officio capacity, and support the Alliance Chair and the Board in carrying out its duties.

2. Term and appointment

2.1 The Chair of the NGB Coalition will be appointed by the Alliance’s Nominations Committee for a four-year term, which may be extended for one further term with the support of the NGB Coalition Management Group and at the discretion of the Alliance Board / Nominations Committee.

2.2 The NGB Coalition Chair will be an ex officio member of the Alliance Board and have equal status and voting rights with all the other directors.

3. Role of Chair

The Chair’s role shall:

3.1 ensure the NGB Coalition contributes to the development of the Alliance’s strategy and operational plans, in relation to the work of NGBs, and to the development of the NGB Coalition action plan.

3.2 ensure the NGB Coalition action plan delivers the Alliance strategy and operational plans in relation to the work of NGBs, delegated to it by the Alliance Board.

3.3 lead the NGB Coalition in monitoring the implementation of the Alliance strategy and operational plans, in relation to the work of NGBs, and the implementation of the NGB Coalition action plan.

3.4 ensure the culture of the NGB Coalition reflects that of the Alliance, balancing and valuing the support and challenge responsibilities.

3.5 ensure the NGB Coalition acts as a team and considers all NGBs.

3.6 share responsibilities and meetings with the Deputy/Vice Chair (tbc) as appropriate.

3.7 collaborate with NGB CEOs and NGB Chairs to ensure that the Alliance strategy and operational plans, in relation to the work of NGBs, and the NGB Coalition action plan is relevant to all its NGB members.

3.8 where required, represent the NGB Coalition and Alliance in its dealings with external partners and be an advocate.

3.9 report to the NGB Coalition members, the Alliance board members and where required to the Alliance AGM.

3.10 As an ex officio member of the Alliance Board, provide support to the Board in carrying out its roles and responsibilities and to be led by the Alliance Chair to achieve the Organisation’s strategy, including:

3.10.1 Ensure that the Alliance has a clear vision and strategic direction and is focused on achieving these.

3.10.2 Being responsible for the overall performance of the organisation and for its culture and ethos.

3.10.3 Ensuring that the organisation complies with all legal and regulatory requirements.

3.10.4 Acting as a guardian of the organisation’s assets, both tangible and intangible, taking all due care over their security, deployment and proper application.

3.10.5 Ensuring that the organisation’s governance and probity is of the highest possible standard.

4. Person Specification

The NGB Coalition Chair will be able to demonstrate:

4.1 extensive knowledge and understanding of NGBs and to have held a leadership position (Chair or CEO) or another senior executive or non-executive role at an NGB.

4.2 a good understanding of the opportunities and challenges affecting NGBs and be able to articulate these.

4.3 experience in developing strong working relationships with NGB CEOs and Chairs; senior officials in the national partners (UK Sport, Sport England, BOA/BPA) as well as Government.

4.4 an ability to lead and chair the NGB Coalition and to bring together a shared purpose, vision and strategy.

4.5 an ability to communicate effectively with all NGBs and the wider partners to advance the case of NGBs and sport more broadly.

4.6 an understanding of, and commitment to, sport and/or physical recreation.

4.7 ability and willingness to continue to develop and maintain the Alliance’s strategic focus and direct the organisation towards its future.

4.8 a commitment to the Alliance and ability to devote the necessary time.

4.9 a strategic vision, independent judgement, an ability to think creatively and a willingness to speak your mind.

4.10 A clear commitment to improving diversity and equality and understanding the needs of under-represented groups in sport.

4.11 knowledge of good governance and commitment to highest standards.

4.12 independence of any NGB (no current political or commercial involvement within an
NGB).

5. The commitment

5.1 This role is voluntary with reasonable travel expenses being covered and is expected to be no more than 24 days per annum.

5.2 In addition to chairing the NGB Coalition, this role will be expected to attend all Alliance board meetings (four meetings a year), to chair all NGB Coalition Management Group meetings (at least four meetings a year), to attend the Alliance AGM (1 day) and other meetings as required (four days).
How to apply: Please find below details of the selection process, to assist you in completing and tailoring your application: You should submit: - An up-to-date CV which shows your full career history – we recommend that this is no longer than two pages. - An appropriate covering letter. - Please do complete our e-survey Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form via this link - https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=328IX2URlk-CtPBplasU_C5uC9Oy-khHnaFoDNqhvtJUMkhBSEtRQzREUkw1UEJGUTZLMko0OExIMS4u. Please send your completed application form and letter to the Company Secretary, BY EMAIL to Kate Lawrenson klawrenson@sportandrecreation.org.uk Closing date – applications should be received by 12noon on Tuesday 18 November 2025.