Board Directors
CIMSPA (Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity) is responsible for developing and implementing professional standards in the rapidly growing and increasingly important sport and physical activity sector.
The Institute, which was awarded chartered status in 2012, has been tasked by the DCMS and Sport England with "developing and implementing a single, clear and rigorous set of standards for all sport and exercise professionals". It is also mandated to work with Sport England "towards greater professionalisation of the sport sector with a clear skills framework including good quality CPD provision."
Having received additional funding from Sports England in September 2017, and recently appointed a new Chair, the Institute is now looking to recruit a number of independent directors to its Board.
CIMSPA's Board seeks candidates who have the experience and competencies to help steer CIMSPA through its next phase of development. They will be strong communicators, able to co-operate closely with the chief executive, chair, and other Board members, while at the same time providing independent, impartial challenge when needed.
The Board would particularly welcome applications from individuals with specialist experience in any of the following areas: finance; legal/governance; HR; membership organisations; marketing and communications; educational standards; safeguarding; sports background and health.
CIMSPA aims to become a global leader in setting professional standards for the sport and physical activity sector. Applicants must possess the energy and passion required to assist the Institute in achieving this ambition.
The initial commitment is anticipated to be five board meetings per calendar year for 3-4 hours of business, in addition to remote working and support at sub-committee meetings, working groups and events.
CIMSPA is committed to ensuring diversity in its board of directors and welcomes applications from individual regardless of ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender, social background, age or disability. CIMSPA has two key targets which is working towards and committed to achieving. These key targets are:
1. A minimum of 30% representation from female board members.
2. Diversity - across CIMSPA’s board including, but not limited to: under-represented groups, Black, Asian, minority ethnic (BAME), disability, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender (LGBT) members of the community.
How to apply
1. Provide an up to date CV
2. Produce a Cover Letter highlighting which specialist experience you have and your motivation for being a CIMSPA board member
3. Send the CV and covering letter to info@cimspa.co.uk
4. If you would like to have an informal conversation about the role of a CIMSPA board director, please email info@cimspa.co.uk and CIMSPA will arrange for a follow-up call.
Closing date for applications is 26 January 2018.
Interviews TBC February 2018.
