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 SubCommittee 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. 

1. 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. 

1. 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 are 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