Non-Executive Director

Non-Executive Director – Role Descriptor

Role Purpose

• To further the aims of Sport for Confidence (SFC), in keeping within its social enterprise objectives.
• To comply with the main legal responsibilities as explained in the Companies Act 2006.
• To take part in formulating and regularly reviewing our strategic aims.
• To ensure that the organisations pursues its objectives as defined in its governing documents and as outlined in its purpose.
• Support at least one of the existing Sub-Committees.
• With other Directors, help ensure that the business functions within the legal and financial requirements of a sustainable business and strives to achieve exemplary best practice – for our clients and for our people.
• Understand the requirements of a Community Interest Company
• Be aware of the responsibilities and requirements of an NED within a Board environment

Principle Responsibilities & Accountabilities

Planning

• Approve and challenge the SFC business plan statement and review the Exec team performance in achieving it.
• Annually assess the changing environment and approve the relevant plans.
• Develop and then regularly review and approve SFC key operating processes against key policies such as harm prevention, MEL, risk assessments, etc.
• Review and approve SFC financial goals, and annually review and approve budgets.
• Approve major policies.

Organisation

• Oversee all people matters – appointments, remuneration, wellbeing, recognition.
• Regularly discuss with the Founder matters that are of concern to them.
• Be assured that management succession is being properly provided and planned for.
• Be assured that the organisational strength and staffing is equal to the requirements of the long-range goals.
• Approve appropriate salaries, terms and conditions of service for all staff.

Operations

• Review the results achieved by the SFC Team in relation to its aims and objectives, annual and long-range goals and the performance of similar project.
• Be certain that the financial structure of the organisation is adequate for its current needs and its long-range strategy.
• Provide candid and constructive criticism, advice, comments and praise.
• Approve major actions of SFC, such as expenditure on all items over authorised limits and major changes in activities and services.

Key Qualities

• Possesses a sound knowledge of and commitment to the work of SFC.
• Possesses a supportive and confident leadership style.
• Is methodical and able to analytically assess information and data presented.
• Able to challenge constructively and with respect.
• Appreciates the importance of discretion and confidentiality and has a mature and professional approach.
• Can contribute to the outcomes of the organisation’s goals through insight, skillset and/or connections where necessary and where appropriate.

This descriptor is not exhaustive and does not form a contractual relationship. The content may be subject to change dependent upon the needs of Sport for Confidence CIC and following consultation with the current incumbent.