Chair - British Orienteering

Drew Vanbeck, the current Chair will stand down at the end of the AGM in 2025 after six years. The AGM in 2025, in all likelihood will be held in spring/early summer. However, we hope the new Chair Designate will join the Board as a observer/guest to facilitate a handover period prior to taking up the appointment.

The Board

The Board is made up of six directors elected from and by our membership, three independent directors, the CEO, and the Chair.

We hold approximately five full-day board meetings each year. These are usually hybrid, alternating between different city-centre venues (currently Birmingham, London and Manchester) and with online participation possible. Together, they bring a wide range of skills, perspectives and expertise.

The Role

Working with the Board and the CEO, the Chair will:

• Provide the drive, vision and ambition to create and develop the future strategy of British Orienteering
• Take the lead in ensuring the highest standards of conduct and governance for the organisation, including financial and legal compliance
• Ensure all activities are conducted in accordance with British Orienteering’s purpose and values, and as set out in the articles, strategies, and policies

The information pack can be downloaded via the button below.

Information pack

Term:

This appointment is for a term of three years from the end of the Annual General Meeting in 2025. The Chair may stand for up to a total of three terms (total 9 years) but must then stand down.

How to apply/Timetable

To apply, please submit an up-to-date curriculum vitae, including details of relevant achievements and responsibilities, along with a covering letter of application (no more than two sides of A4) addressing the person specification, to:

peter.hart@britishorienteering.org.uk

by midday on Thursday 31 October 2024

Candidates are asked to provide an email address and suitable daytime and evening phone numbers.

If you would like to discuss this opportunity further, please contact: Drew Vanbeck, Chair of British Orienteering, by email at drew.vanbeck@britishorienteering.org.uk; or Peter Hart, by email at peter.hart@britishorienteering.org.uk or 0n 07581 479297.