Independent Non Executive Chair
The Swimming Trust is an independent charity established in 1996 and dedicated to getting more people swimming more often in safe and supportive environments.
We know that swimming, whether for leisure or for sport, provides the ideal environment to develop skills that will benefit individuals throughout their lives. It provides a foundation of a healthy lifestyle, good teamwork, focus and a spirit of fair play. Swimming has no age barrier; all members of the family irrespective of ability or disability can enjoy it.
The role of the Swimming Trust Chairperson is to provide inclusive and inspirational leadership and guidance throughout the organisation. This is an exciting and vital opportunity to help develop and shape the future growth of the charity to meet changes in both the charitable sector and the structure of swimming in England.
With the recent incorporation of Swim England they have been granted charitable status. This will change our relationship with the governing body of English swimming and will present new opportunities as well as challenges.
A key function for the Chairperson will be to lead the identification of viable programmes, initiatives and areas for investment, where the Swimming Trust can be influential and develop new partnerships whilst retaining and building on its core values and relationships.
For more information and an informal confidential discussion about this new opportunity, please contact Jane Nickerson, CEO Swim England (Jane.Nickerson@swimming.org).
How to apply
To apply, please send your CV and covering letter to the Honorary Secretary, Brian DeVal (secretary.swimmingtrust@swimming.org).
Closing date for applications is midday Thursday 8 February. Applications after this time cannot be considered
Scheduled interview date: 13 February 2018 in central London
Trustees may serve for a maximum of two terms of five years. The role is voluntary with expenses reimbursed according to prescribed Swimming Trust policies.
The Swimming Trust is an equal opportunities employer. We will always make every adjustment possible to help accessibility for anyone. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and we expect all of our volunteers to share this commitment.
