Finance Director
Purpose
To manage the Area finances, contribute to strategic business planning and review and recommend financial policies and controls for the Area to enable appropriate management information is available to underpin Board decisions. Provide contributions as a Director to the Area Board of Directors.
Key Tasks of the Role
Lead on all Area financial issues
Plan and monitor a budget each year; prepare and present the accounts for the end of year financial report and keep the Board of Directors informed of any trends and issues.•Manage Area finances in accordance with the financial procedure regulations in place.
- Attend Area meetings and report on the Area finances.
- Primary signatory on Area account.
- To develop revenue streams for the Area, using its assets to their fullest potential.
Manage financial transactions, membership and contracts
Prepare and submit any relevant statutory documents, including VAT, tax, grant reports, etc. Renew insurances annually and ensure the Area has received relevant affiliation fees. Working in conjunction with the Operations Director monitor membership subscription income. Working in conjunction with the Treasurer (or bookkeeper where appropriate) to manage all financial transactions promptly.
- Prepare annual accounts and be responsible for filing statutory financial accounts.
- Be responsible for financial planning, auditing and producing and monitoring an annual Budget.
- Record and monitor all transactions and ensure the standing committees maintain accurate records of income and expenditure.
Monitor commercial activity
Deal will external partners including sponsors, coordinate timely payments and ensure that all appropriate documentation is obtained.
- To manage advertising and sponsorship activity for the Area, encouraging companies to support hockey in exchange for promoting their business.
Is this Role for you?
If you are a target-driven person who is passionate about hockey with a business mindset, financially knowledgeable, with skills covering accounting, VAT returns, PAYE with accurate record-keeping, computer and numerical skills, with a meticulous and efficient manner, you could fulfil a respected role in the Area and provide a vital service.
If so email your expression of interest to operations@southcentral.hockey
AboutAdult League & Competition Committee Chair
Purpose
To provide vision, leadership and strategic planning in all aspects of the
Area Adult League & Competition in line with England Hockey guidelines. To oversee
the Area Adult League & Competition committee ensuring delivery and monitoring of a
robust adult league and competition programme, with a high level of customer satisfaction.
Key Tasks of the Role
1. Arrange and lead meetings
Arrange and chair Adult League & Competition meetings, working closely with the committee to prepare the agendas, minutes and reports from these meetings. Ensure the effectiveness of the Adult League & Competition committee, reporting to the Board of Directors who receive accurate timely and clear information, including an annual budget. Unbiased views on discussions and casting vote on any unresolved issues.
2. Implementation and delivery
Effectively manage and support the officers on the committee to complete their appointed
tasks ensuring a consistent delivery of the Adult League and Competitions across the Area. Ensure the effective use of IT systems to enhance the administration process. Annually seek and act on feedback from members to ensure customer satisfaction. Use the latest legislation and England Hockey guidance to ensure health, safety and welfare policies are implemented.
3. Reporting and representation
Accountable to the Area Board of Directors and represent the Adult League & Competition Committee at Area Management meetings. Ensure the Area Adult League & Competition Committee is represented at any Sub-Area, Area and National meetings.
Is this Role for you?
If you are a leader with strong facilitation skills, have a thorough knowledge of competitions and a diplomatic and discreet manner, you could help shape the future adult league and competitions within the Area, ensuring collaborative working between Area and its members.
To express an interest email: operations@southcentral.hockey
Junior Competition Committee Chair
Purpose
To provide vision, leadership and strategic planning to help develop all aspects of Junior Competitions across the Area in line with the England Hockey Junior Competitions Framework. To oversee the Junior Competition committee ensuring partnership working between EH, the Area and sub-areas to deliver a robust programme, for the benefit of all.
Key Tasks of the Role
1. Arrange and lead meetings
Arrange and chair Junior Competition meetings, working closely with the Junior Competition Administrator to prepare the agendas, minutes and reports from these meetings. Ensure the effectiveness of the Junior Competition committee, reporting to the Board of Directors who receive accurate timely and clear information, including an annual budget. Unbiased views on discussions and casting votes on any unresolved issues.
2. Implementation and delivery
Effectively manage the Junior Competition Administrator to ensure consistent delivery of the Junior Competition Framework across the Area. Ability to lead the implementation of change about role responsibilities in line with the national competition framework for young people, including a facilitation between the Area and sub-area responsibilities. Use the latest legislation and England Hockey guidance to ensure health, safety and welfare policies are implemented.
3. Reporting and representation
Accountable to the Area Board of Directors and represent the Junior Competition Committee at Area Management meetings. Ensure the Area Junior Competition Committee is represented at any Sub-Area, Area and National meetings.
Is this Role for you?
If you are a strategic thinker with strong facilitation skills, have a thorough knowledge of junior competitions and a diplomatic and discreet manner, you could help shape the future junior competitions within the Area, ensuring collaborative working between Area and sub-areas
Contact: operations@southcentral.hockey
Masters’ Committee Chair
Purpose
To provide vision, leadership and business planning to help develop all aspects of Master’s hockey across the Area in line with the England Hockey framework. To oversee the Master’s committee ensuring partnership working between the Area and sub-areas to deliver a robust programme, for the benefit of all.
Key Tasks of the Role
1. Arrange and lead meetings
Arrange and chair Master’s meetings, working closely with the Master’s Administrator to prepare the agendas, minutes and reports from these meetings. Ensure the effectiveness of the Master’s committee, reporting to the Board of Directors who receive accurate timely and clear information, including an annual budget. Unbiased views on discussions and casting votes on any unresolved issues.
2. Implementation and delivery
Effectively manage the Master’s Administrator to ensure consistent delivery of the Master’s hockey programme across the Area. Ability to lead the implementation of change in relation to role responsibilities in line with the national framework for Master’s hockey, including facilitation between the Area and sub-area responsibilities. Use the latest legislation and England Hockey guidance to ensure health, safety and welfare policies are implemented. Overseeing the Appointments Panel to ensure an open, fair and consistent approach to Area team selection and appointment of team managers.
3. Reporting and representation
Accountable to the Area Board of Directors and represent the Master’s Committee at Area Management meetings. Ensure the Area Master’s Committee is represented at any Sub-Area, Area and National meetings.
Is this Role for you?
If you are a strategic thinker with strong facilitation skills, have a thorough knowledge of Master’s and a diplomatic and discreet manner, you could help shape the future Master’s provision and competitions within the Area, ensuring collaborative working between Area and sub-areas.
To express an interest in this role, email: operations@southcentral.hockey
Chair of the Board of Directors
Key Tasks of the Role
Lead Area meetings Chair Area Board and Management Committee meetings. Attend (if required) any Sub[1]Committee meetings concerning key policies and facilitate any Special/Annual General Meetings, working closely with the Operations Director to prepare the agendas, minutes, and Annual Reports for these meetings.
- Set the Board agenda and provide leadership for the Board and Area.
- Ensure the effectiveness of the Board and that Directors receive accurate, timely and clear information. •
- Ensure the Board’s decisions are implemented.
- Act as Chair at meetings and the AGM.
- Provide an unbiased view on discussions and casting votes on any unresolved issues.
- Lead the creation of your Area plan.
- Implement policies and strategies and key governance functions
- Ensure that the Area is aligned with relevant rules and regulations and support the development of updated policy where appropriate.
- Ensure the Area complies with the necessary governance responsibilities including AGMs and responsibilities as a limited company.
- Ensure Area representation Make sure the Area is represented at National meetings.
- Attend and contribute to the Area Standing Committee.
- Attend the England Hockey AGM and any other key consultation meetings.
- Engage with clubs and other local hockey organisations as required to ensure the views of the membership of the Area is heard in decision-making. Is this Role for you? If you are a charismatic and inspiring leader with experience in effective management and business administration (including running companies), strong communication skills, and a diplomatic and discreet manner, you could hold the most prestigious, highly respected and incredibly rewarding position within the Area, ensuring that the Area reaches its full potential.
To express an interest in this role email. operations@southcentral.hockey
Young Umpire Lead
Purpose
To operate as a key driver of information from the Area Officiating Committee to the clubs, to facilitate Young Umpire recruitment, retention and development within their area.
Key Tasks of the Role
1. Work closely with Club Liaison Officer to deliver “Young Umpire” education and recruitment opportunities
2. Co-ordinate with Junior Competitions & Player Pathway Leads within the area to deliver Officiating opportunities within their structures
3. Recommend suitable Umpires for appointment within Adult Leagues & Competitions where appropriate
4. Nominate Young Umpires to National In2 Hockey Finals weekend
5. Build a support team of “Umpire Mentors” to support the delivery of Young Umpire Opportunities to allow umpires to develop.
Is this Role for you?
Skills required:
· Excellent communicator, both verbally and in writing
· Thorough knowledge of MS Office 365 (REALLY???)
· Have excellent motivational and mentoring skills
· Desirable to have worked with young people within a hockey environment
· Desirable to have a working knowledge of EH Working with “Safe D” (Safeguarding Young People Policy and Guidance) and have completed (or be willing to complete) the EH Safeguarding Young People in Hockey – Basic awareness training.
To express an interest in this role, email: operations@southcentral.hockey
Operations Director
Purpose
To support the Chair and Board in the achievement of Strategic objectives and act as a confidential sounding board to the Chair and Board whilst promoting good governance and to provide an efficient administration service to the Area, ensuring the Area functions smoothly and effectively. Be the main communication link between internal and external stakeholders embedding effective membership consultation.
Key Tasks of the Role
- Lead the operations of the Area effectively
- Lead the organisation of the AGM, Board of Directors and Management Committee meetings, ensuring agendas and paperwork, minutes and key governance documents are up to date.
- Ensure the distribution of the right paperwork to relevant individuals in the organisation.
- Notify all members of the Board of Directors and the Management Committee of all meetings.
- Notify all members of the Annual General Meeting and General Meeting.
- Prepare and issue all agendas for and minutes of all Board of Directors meetings, Management Committee meetings, Annual General Meeting and General Meeting any other ‘ad hoc’ meetings as required.
- Keep signed copies of all meeting minutes on file.
- Develop and implement processes to sustain and promote good corporate governance, keeping regulations and policies under review.
- Manage and maintain record keeping Manage all inward and outward Area correspondence; manage all legal and insurance matters, in conjunction with other relevant members.
- Deal with all Area correspondence, distributing to relevant officers for response where required.
- To carry out or delegate all of the administrative duties thereby enabling the Area and its members to function effectively. • Working alongside the Finance Director to maintain the register of members.
- Maintain statutory records and filings at Companies House.
- Maintain communication between other bodies Communicate any important matters between England Hockey, Sub-Areas and clubs, demonstrating a thorough understanding of the rules of each respective body and providing all details as necessary to England Hockey and Sub-Are