Company Description
Great coaching encourages people to be more active, more often. We know there are much wider benefits involved, including physical and mental well-being, and economic, individual and social development.
UK Coaching Solutions is the commercial trading subsidiary of the National Coaching Foundation (UK Coaching), we are here to support people to deliver great coaching and the organisations who recruit, develop, educate, support and deploy people and we develop products and services that support more people and organisations to foster active communities.
Through our commitment to people, passion and progress, we’re taking the lead in coaching excellence and within our portfolio is 1st4sport Qualifications which is an awarding body that specialises in providing regulated learning, development and assessment for coaches in the UK.
We work with Training Providers, Sport England, UK Sport and the Home Country Sports Councils, National Governing Bodies (NGBs), County Sports Partnerships (CSPs), and a host of sporting and physical activity partners and agencies.
The Board has statutory and fiduciary responsibilities under Charity Law and the Companies Act. It is responsible for developing strategy and acting as a challenge to the executive, who have the responsibility of day to day delivery. The Board meets a minimum of three times a year to further the development of the business.
This role is non-remunerated with reasonable expenses being reimbursed.
Role Description
Reports to: The Non-Executive Chair (NEC)
1. Dimensions of Role
UK Coaching Solutions is a trading subsidiary of The National Coaching Foundation (UK Coaching). UK Coaching is the lead agency for the coaching of physical activity and sport.
The object of the Company is to carry on business as a general commercial company, to procure profits and gains for the purpose of paying them to UK Coaching.
The role is non-remunerated with reasonable expenses being reimbursed.
2. Key areas of responsibility
Provide strategic leadership, insight and guidance into how UK Coaching Solutions can support coaches to deliver excellent experiences.
Ensure the organisation fulfils its statutory and fiduciary responsibilities under the Companies Act.
Support and challenge the Executive team who have responsibility for day to day delivery.
3. Knowledge required to do the job
The Non-Executive Director must have:
• A passion for coaching and or sport and physical activity with an understanding of its central role in developing a happier and healthier nation.
• Substantial business experience with a good understanding of how complex organisations operate.
• Practical experience of serving as a Board member and supporting Executive staff.
• An understanding of sport and physical activity.
• Knowledge of working with partner organisations to achieve a common set of objectives.
• Experience within the marketing or sales sector.
4.Skills required to do the job
The Non-Executive Director must demonstrate that they have:
• The ability to absorb complex information and provide Board level guidance.
• Willingness to contribute in a positive manner and be proactive in supporting the organisation to achieve its objectives.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to act as an ambassador for UK Coaching.
• Any additional skills as determined by the Board Skills Matrix.
5.Time commitment
You will be expected to devote such time as is necessary for the proper performance of your duties including attendance at Board meetings (approximately 3-6 per annum