Non-Executive Directors x 2
Salary: The role is non-remunerated with reasonable expenses being reimbursed
Background to WDBS
World Disability Billiards and Snooker (WDBS) is a body created in 2015 to give more disabled people the opportunity to play cue sports.
The WDBS has been set up under the auspices of the World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association (WPBSA), with guidance from the English Federation of Disability Sport.
Since its formation the WDBS has successfully staged snooker events for disabled people in the UK, including both open days and competitive tournaments.
Events are open to people with a range of physical, learning and sensory disabilities as set out within our classification system.
The WDBS aims to expand our reach into other countries and to gain recognition for cue sports in the Paralympic Games, the Deaf Olympics and other multi-sport events that are open to people with disabilities.
For further details visit: www.wdbs.info
The WDBS board
The Board is responsible for developing strategy and steering the structure of WDBS tournaments.
The Board meets approximately four times a year.
All board members are expected to provide strategic leadership, insight and guidance into how WDBS can deliver meaningful competition and excellent experiences for disabled participants in snooker and billiards.
A background in one or more of the following areas would be of particular interest:
· Experience in commercial development
· Expertise in securing corporate sponsorship within sport
· Experience in the sport sector, particularly sport involving disabled participants
· An understanding of how sport should be delivered to have a positive impact on every participant
Time commitment: 8 – 12 days per annum, which may include attendance at weekend tournaments when required
Non-Executive Director: Summary of Responsibilities
· The role of the non-executive director on the board of directors of WDBS (the “Board”) is to provide strategic leadership, insight and guidance into how WDBS can deliver excellent experiences for disabled participants in snooker and billiards.
· Non-executive directors are typically expected to serve two three-year terms but may be invited by the Board to serve for a third and final term in exceptional circumstances. Any term renewal is subject to Board review and approval.
· The non-executive director is typically required to devote 8 – 12 days per annum, which may include weekend tournaments when required. At a minimum, the non-executive director would be expected to make themselves available to attend four Board meetings and/or emergency Board meetings each year.
· The non-executive director does not receive a salary, fee or other remuneration from WDBS during the term of their appointment. However, reasonable expenses such as travel will be reimbursed by WDBS.
· The specific responsibilities are as follows:
o Support WDBS directors and staff in the development and implementation of tournaments and open day events to increase participation levels in disability snooker and billiards globally.
o Ensure WDBS objectives are aligned with those of the World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association and the World Snooker Federation to create participation opportunities at all levels and to present the best possible case for the sport’s inclusion in future Paralympic Games and other global events.
· In assuming responsibility as a non-executive director, he or she agrees to:
o act faithfully, efficiently and diligently and shall perform their duties to a standard commensurate with the functions of their role and knowledge, skills and experience, and shall act in the best interests of WDBS and promote its good reputation; and
o exercise their powers in their role as a non-executive director having regard to relevant obligations under prevailing law and regulation, including the Companies Act 2006.
How to apply
To apply, candidates should send the following:
• A letter of application highlighting relevant experience
• An up-to-date CV
The closing date for all applications is 6pm, Sunday 17 December 2017.
For a summary of the responsibilities for this role, or a confidential discussion about the position please contact: Chris Hornby, WPBSA Sport Development Manager, 0117 317 8204, chris.hornby@wpbsa.com
