Non-Executive Director Inclusion and Belonging

Organisation: The Welsh Netball Association
Salary: Voluntary with reasonable expenses reimbursed
Location: UK
Contract type: Volunteer
Closing date: 7 December 2026
Job Description: About The Role:
We are seeking an experienced and values-led Non-Executive Director for Inclusion & Belonging to join the Wales Netball Board. This strategic role will help ensure inclusion and belonging are embedded in our strategy, governance and decision-making, with clear priorities and evidence of progress. You will bring expertise in equality, diversity, inclusion and belonging to provide independent scrutiny and constructive challenge. You will help the Board understand barriers to
participation and representation, listen to diverse perspectives and oversee proportionate action across our netball communities, including players, coaches, officials, volunteers and colleagues.

You will contribute to collective Board responsibility for good governance, integrity and compliance with relevant legal and regulatory requirements. You will act as an ambassador for Wales Netball and contribute to an inclusive and effective Board environment.

Key Responsibilities:
As a Wales Netball Board member, you will champion netball in Wales and help ensure we act in the best interests of our members and stakeholders. The Non-Executive Director for Inclusion and Belonging will provide strategic oversight of this portfolio. You will Chair the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Group (EDIG) ensuring it scrutinises and develops relevant issues and escalates to the Board where required.

As part of this role, you will:
• Provide independent scrutiny and constructive challenge on Wales Netball’s inclusion and belonging priorities, ensuring alignment with our strategic objectives and values.
• Advise the Board on an inclusion and belonging strategy and action plan, with clear priorities, accountability and proportionate measures of progress.
• Champion equality, diversity, inclusion and belonging across policies, practices, leadership and decision-making, ensuring progress is measured and assured.
• Provide oversight of meaningful engagement with players, coaches, officials, volunteers, colleagues and under-represented communities, ensuring their perspectives inform Board decisions.
• Work closely with the Safeguarding NED to scrutinise how inclusion and belonging are embedded in safeguarding policies and practice, ensuring diverse needs and perspectives inform Board assurance.
• Champion a culture of respect and psychological safety, and scrutinise how discrimination, exclusion and concerns about belonging are identified and addressed through appropriate processes.
• Oversee how barriers to access, participation and progression are identified and addressed, including accessibility and reasonable adjustments across relevant activities.
• Support learning and continuous improvement by encouraging the sharing of inclusive practice and reviewing evidence of what works.
• Bring insight on emerging inclusion and belonging practice, relevant equality requirements and the changing needs of diverse netball communities.
• Chair the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion sub-group (EDIG) and provide assurance to the Board on inclusion and belonging priorities.
• Attend and represent Wales Netball at external events and meetings as and when required.
• Participate in Board events and/or training as and when required.

For more information, please see the job pack here: https://walesnetball.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/NED-Inclusion-and-Belonging-Pack-26.pdf
How to apply: Send your CV and a short supporting statement outlining your suitability for the role, aligned with the selection criteria, to: michael@nedhunter.com

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Non-Executive Director Inclusion and Belonging