Independent Director, Diversity and Safeguarding, Vacancy

We are a growing sport, striving to build on our past success by expanding our participation base into new markets and aiming to continue our record of punching above our weight in international competitions.

We are a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation, with a staff of ten, and a turnover in 2019 of £855.8K. In the summer of 2024, we will host the World Orienteering Sprint Championships in the City of Edinburgh.

However, the external environment is changing with central government not funding core services and British Orienteering not being an Olympic sport. We will be operating in a challenging funding environment and therefore are developing a long-term strategy to develop our income streams to ensure long term sustainability.

As we enter into an exciting phase of our strategy, we are also keen to consider succession planning over coming months and therefore aim to meet others who could enter into a positive and proactive relationship with the organisation.

British Orienteering welcomes applications from all sectors of society. British Orienteering is committed to providing equal opportunities for all and is committed to following best practice in the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults.

How to apply

Individuals wishing to discuss the role further prior to application can contact the current Chair of British Orienteering, Drew Vanbeck, at chair@britishorienteering.org.uk or the CEO Peter Hart at peter.hart@britishorienteering.org.uk.

Application is by submission of a full CV and a covering letter to peter.hart@britishorienteering.org.uk addressing the role description, your motivation and values alignment All applications must be received by 17:00hrs on Wednesday, 7^th October 2020.  Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview which will be held via a conference call week commencing 26^th October 2020.