Independent Non-Executive Director Organisation England Lacrosse Salary Voluntary (reasonable expenses covered) Location Nationwide Contract type Volunteer Closing date 31 May 2024 Job Description Role DescriptionTo become an Independent Non-Executive Director (INED) on the English Lacrosse Association Limited (England Lacrosse or EL) BoardPerson Specification: Non-Executive DirectorApplicants for the position of Independent Non-Executive Director should meet the following personal specifications.Essential Skills:• Proven track record within a business or commercial development environment.• Dynamic and innovative thinking to lead and support the organisational and behavioural change agenda for England Lacrosse.• An understanding of financial and budgetary control of a not-for-profit organisation.• Experience of strategic planning and management.• Knowledge of accountability, monitoring and evaluation.The Role• Support the strategic perspective and vision in the delivery of the EL new Business Plan 2024-28.• Be a member of the Board in fulfilling its responsibilities concerning statutory compliance, the good governance of the organisation, its financial stability and appropriate risk management.• Represent and champion England Lacrosse by being its advocate and ambassador for the sport at local, regional and national levels.• Ensure appropriate communication takes place with all major stakeholders.• Be the guardian of the reputation of England Lacrosse and seek to ensure it is regarded as a supportive, respected and trusted body.• Provide guidance and support to the CEO and other EL Executive staff in the performance of his/her management responsibilities.Duties and ObligationsMain Duties• To support the delivery of the vision, values, 4 Year Business Plan, delivery programmes and company policies.• To help create and maintain a positive culture of collaboration and co-operation throughout the organisation.• To be a functional part of EL Board meetings, ensuring to review all information on the organisation’s performance, to enable sound decisions, effective monitoring and the provision of suitable advice to take place.• To be an active part in all issues; identifying and ensuring adequate steps are taken to address any potential conflict of interest; and contributing to all matters discussed and agreements reached.• Be part of the Board’s evaluation of its own performance and support implementation of any action required to improve the performance of the Board.Fiduciary Duties• To act as a Director of the English Lacrosse Association Ltd (the Company) in the best interests of the Company with honesty and good faith towards its members, employees, partners, funding agencies, sponsors and of the communities within which the Company operates.• To use such personal and professional skills together with such contacts, experience and judgment as they may possess with integrity and objectivity to optimise both the short and long term performance of the Company and in particular the areas of he/her/they own portfolio of responsibility as agreed from time to time.• To support the Board to arrive at balanced and objective decisions in the performance of its agreed role and functions.Board Obligations• Challenge and contribute to the development of strategy constructively.• Scrutinise the performance of management in meeting agreed goals and objectives and monitor the reporting of performance.• Satisfy them that the integrity of financial information and that financial controls and systems of risk management are robust and defensible.• Ensure that they are consulted upon and participates in succession planning.• Ensure that they are consulted upon and receives adequate information in a timely fashion about the finances, proposed strategy plans and activities that would have a material effect on the Company.• Ensure that they have access to such key managers and professional advisors of the Company as may be required to enable the Director to perform their duties.• Ensure that they fully understand:• the legal obligations of a Director of Company.• the business of the Company and its services.• the sport and territories in which the Company operates.• the roles of staff in the Company and• the Company's organisation, structure and methods of working.• Ensure that they understand the views of major funding partners, stakeholders and sponsors.• Insist on a comprehensive, formal and tailored induction.• Seek continually to develop and refresh knowledge and skills to ensure any contribution to the Board remains informed and relevant and• Ensure that any concerns, which cannot be resolved about the running of the Company, or a proposed action are recorded in the Board minutes; on resignation provide a written statement to the Chair, for circulation to the Board, with regard to any such concerns.Independent Non- Executive Director’s Personal and Time Obligations• Attend four Board meetings and AGM, which consist of online and face to face meetings. • Additional online communication maybe required between meetings and attending 1 -2 flagship events per year (not a necessary) requirement.• Attend the Annual General Meeting and such other Extraordinary General Meetings as may be necessary.• Ensure obligations as a Independent Non-executive Director required by law, the Company's Memorandum and Articles of Association, and decisions of the General Meetings.• Disclose immediately any personal interest in any activity of the Company and take no further part in any Board or Committee discussion of the matter. How to apply For a confidential discussion about the role please contact England Lacrosse CEO, Mark Coups on 0797625819 or m.coups@englandlacrosse.co.uk To submit an application for this position please email the following documents to a.merrill@englandlacrosse.co.uk: • Cover Letter highlighting your motivation for the post and relevant experience. • Up to date CV/biography. Share X LinkedIn Email