British American Football Association - Non-Executive Director: Membership Engagement and Chair of Member Advisory Group

The British American Football Association

Organisation: The British American Football Association
Salary: This is a voluntary role but reasonable expenses will be paid
Location: remote
Contract type: Volunteer
Closing date: 30 October 2026
Job Description: The British American Football Association (BAFA) is the recognised National Governing Body for the sport of American football in Great Britain, both Flag and Contact. BAFA is responsible for all regulatory, competition, performance and development aspects of the game. With Flag Football making its Olympic debut at LA 2028, this is an exciting time to help shape the future of American football in Great Britain.

As we progress our Together to Inspire strategy, we are focused on improving how we engage with our members, volunteers and clubs, ensuring their experiences and perspectives help inform the future development of the sport.

To support this work, BAFA is recruiting a Non-Executive Director for Membership Engagement, who will also chair the newly established Member Advisory Group.

We are looking for someone with a good understanding of the BAFA community who can represent the experiences and perspectives of members across both Flag and Contact Football.

The successful candidate will chair the newly established Member Advisory Group, providing a structured opportunity for members to engage with the Board, share feedback and contribute to the future development of the sport. Applicants should have experience in one or more of the following areas:

- BAFA ecosystem and American Football experience from club, administrator, coach, player, official or volunteer and able to represent the lived experience of Members.
- Clear, confident communication with multiple stakeholders and the ability to synthesise Member feedback into clear, actionable insights for the Board
- Chairing meetings, facilitating discussions, managing differing views and ensuring inclusive participation

Responsible to: Chair of the BAFA Board
Length of term: Four years
Position type: Voluntary, with reasonable expenses covered
Eligibility: This role is to be filled from the BAFA membership
Commitment: Approximately 1–2 days per month, including six Board meetings annually and committee responsibilities.
How to apply: Full details of the role, person specification, eligibility requirements, terms of appointment and BAFA Board Recruitment Pack can be found here - https://www.britishamericanfootball.org/jobs/bafa-non-executive-director-membership-engagement-and-chair-of-member-advisory-group/

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British American Football Association - Non-Executive Director: Membership Engagement and Chair of Member Advisory Group