Company Description
British Skydiving is the
national governing body for skydiving in the UK
, representing and supporting thousands of members across the country. We oversee the safe growth of the sport, working closely with affiliated dropzones, regulators, and partners to ensure the highest standards of
safety, compliance, and governance
.
Role Description
British Skydiving, the national governing body for skydiving in the UK, is seeking a highly skilled and motivated professional to join our team as
Compliance, Governance & Risk Manager
.
This pivotal role combines three core areas:
Compliance & Safeguarding
– Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead, managing safeguarding concerns, complaints, and welfare policies, while ensuring best practice across the organisation.
Governance
– Support the Board as Company Secretary, ensuring compliance with the Companies Act, governance codes, and best practice standards while promoting transparency and accountability.
Risk Management
– Lead our risk management framework, maintaining the risk register, developing business continuity and crisis management plans, and embedding a culture of proactive risk awareness.
Qualifications
* Demonstrated experience in
compliance, governance, or risk management roles
(sports, charities, or regulatory bodies preferred).
* Strong understanding of
safeguarding legislation and best practice
(DSL training or equivalent experience).
* Proven knowledge of
company law, governance codes, and board procedures
.
* Track record of designing or managing
risk registers, business continuity plans, and assurance frameworks
.
* Skilled in managing
sensitive and complex cases
with discretion and fairness.
* Strong
written and verbal communication skills
, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
* High levels of
integrity, independence, and professional judgement
.
Desirable skills and Attributes:
* Experience in the
sports sector
or an
adventure/outdoor environment
.
* Familiarity with the regulatory frameworks of
Sport England, UK Sport
, and other relevant bodies.
* Experience working with
volunteer boards and committees
.
* Legal, compliance, or risk-related professional qualification
(e.g., ICSA, CIPFA, law degree).
* Experience in
data protection, GDPR compliance, and ethical standards management
.
* Demonstrable commitment to
diversity, equity, and inclusion
.