Berks & Bucks Fa - Chair of The Board of Directors

2 weeks ago

Berkshire, United Kingdom The Football Association Full time

**Our Organisation**
- We are the not-for-profit governing body of football in Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, the Vale of White Horse and South Oxfordshire.
- We are here for for the good of the game, whether you are one of the 34,000 players, 3300 teams, 1000 referees or one of the countless volunteers involved in the sport across the counties, our purpose is simple; to support your journey in football.
- **#TogetherWeAreFootball**

**The Role**
- To be responsible for the leadership of the Board of Directors and is accountable to the Membership of Berks & Bucks Football Association. He or she will 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.
- The Chief Executive Officer reports to the Board of Directors through the Chair who is directly responsible for his or her performance review and management.

**Key Accountabilities**
- Serve as a Director of the Association and to lead the Board in setting the strategy of the Association.
- Execute the responsibilities of a Company Director in accordance with the Companies Act (2006) and other relevant legislation.
- Ensure that the Board maintains and demonstrates a clear division between the Board's management and oversight role and the executive's 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.
- Monitor the delivery of the strategic plan and objectives of the Association.
- Undertake and maintain evaluation records of the Board's skills and performance and of individual Directors, and that of its committees in line with the Code of Governance.
- Use evaluation findings to develop the skills and effectiveness of the Board.
- Review, with the CEO, any issues of concern to the Board including the wellbeing of staff and the wider workforce of the Association.
- Manage the performance of the CEO, providing opportunities for coaching and development as required.
- Lead the Board in identifying proportionate and appropriate actions to be taken to support and/or maintain diversity targets set and agreed for the Board.
- Act as an ambassador and represent the Association at internal and external meetings and functions.
- Appoint Chairs to the various committees in consultation with members of the Board.
- Serve as an ex officio member of all committees.
- Perform other responsibilities as assigned by the Board.

**What we are looking for**
- Essential
- No specific qualifications are essential to perform this role of Chair
- Excellent meeting chairing skills including the ability to generate a productive group discussion ensuring that all voices and points of view are heard and given due consideration.
- Strategic leadership and management skills.
- The ability to facilitate a positive Board culture, and in particular the relationship between the Board and the executive workforce.
- Decision-making skills. The appropriate use of knowledge and experience to make informed decisions to the benefit of the organisation.
- Excellent interpersonal skills including rapport-building, active-listening and incisive questioning.
- The ability to form productive relationships both internally and externally and strategic partnerships for the benefit of the Association.
- Knowledge and understanding of the responsibilities of a Board Director.
- Knowledge and understand of financial accounts, management accounts and budgeting.
- An understanding of The FA National Game Strategy and how this affects the work of the County Football Associations.
- An understanding of and commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

Desirable
- Performance management and conducting appraisals (in relation to the management of CEO).
- Business coaching and mentoring.
- Working with Board skills audits.
- Recruitment and selection skills.
- Knowledge and understanding of the Companies Act (2006).
- Knowledge of other key areas of legislation including Health and Safety, Employment, GDPR, Bribery and anti-corruption, whistleblowing, and Taxation.
- Experience of identifying and managing organisational performance.
- Knowledge of the Coun

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