About this role

The Lincolnshire Football Association is seeking to appoint a new Chair of the Board of Directors to help lead the organisation into the future.

The search for the Non-Executive Chair, which is a voluntary position, replacing Grahame Lyner who steps down over 13 years in the role, is being led by Lincoln based executive and management recruiters Nova Talent.

The Lincolnshire Football Association is the not-for-profit governing body of grassroots football in Lincolnshire who are committed to providing opportunities for all our communities to engage in football activities. Today we have over 1,800 teams and 30,000 players under our banner, stretching across one of the largest geographical counties in the country.

Nick Hanson, CEO of the Lincolnshire Football Association, said: "This is an exciting time for football and the Lincolnshire Football Association aims to use the power of football to build a better future for the game in Lincolnshire. We are seeking a visionary and creative leader to lead the Board and support our strategic aims to increase footballs reach to more members of our society, whilst continuing to meet the needs of our current, varied stakeholders."

THE ROLE OF THE CHAIR ROLE IS:

  • To be responsible for the leadership of the Board of Directors and is accountable to the Membership of the Lincolnshire County Football Association.
  • To be responsible for overseeing the affairs of the Association and for ensuring that the Board meets its obligations and responsibilities to the
    Association.
  • To hold the Board to account for the performance of the Association providing inclusive leadership to the Board of Directors, ensuring
    that each Director fulfils their duties and responsibilities for the effective governance of the Association.
  • To act as an ambassador for the Association.
  • To work with and performance manage the
    CEO.

THE ROLE:

  • Ensure that the Board maintains and demonstrates a clear division between the Boards management and oversight role and the Executives operational role.
  • Lead the Board in the approval of the long term financial plan and annual budget.
  • Set the agenda for each Board meeting in consultation with the CEO.
    Chair Board meetings effectively, ensuring that Directors receive accurate, timely and clear information and that adequate time is available for discussion and time is used productively.
  • Lead the Board in demonstrating transparency and accountability, engaging effectively with stakeholders and nurturing internal democracy.
  • Set an example in the values and behaviours adopted, acting at all times in line with the Code of Conduct agreed by the Board.

PERSON REQUIREMENTS:

  • Knowledge and understanding of the responsibilities of a Board Director.
  • Knowledge and understanding of the Companies Act (2006).
  • An understanding of and commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
  • Thorough knowledge of the Articles of Association and their application.
  • Understanding of how to apply Principles of inclusive practice.
  • Knowledge and understand of financial accounts, management accounts and budgeting.
  • Effective use of digital communication including email and the internet.
  • Knowledge of key areas of legislation including Health and Safety, Employment, GDPR, Bribery and anti-corruption, whistleblowing and Taxation.
  • Risk management.
  • Customer experience and engagement.
  • Succession planning.
  • A sound understanding of the volunteer/ professional relationship and how this can best work to support the work of the Association.