Non-Executive Director
Salary: n/a
Location: Yorkshire
The British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES) is recruiting for a Non-Executive Director to join its Board for a two-year term. The purpose of the BASES Board is to develop the strategic direction of BASES and oversee the management of the Association’s affairs. BASES strategic aim is to develop and enhance professional and ethical standards in sport and exercise science by promoting research; developing guidance to support evidence-based practice; distributing knowledge; and implementing professional standards for individuals involved in sport and exercise science.
BASES Non-Executive Directors have responsibility for ensuring that appropriate corporate governance is observed. Non-Executive Directors will be expected to provide advice and direction to BASES management in the development, implementation and evaluation of its strategy; to monitor BASES legal and ethical performance; and to monitor the veracity and adequacy of financial and other information provided to members and other stakeholders. Along with the Chair of the Association, Non-Executive Directors are responsible for the evaluation of the paid staff of BASES.
Service on the Committee is non-remunerative. Travel and meeting expenses are reimbursed according to the policies and procedures of BASES.
About BASES
- Founded in 1984, BASES is the professional body and membership association for sport and exercise scientists in the UK.
- BASES has ~2,500 members.
- BASES is a not-for-profit organisation (registered as a private company limited by guarantee).
- All Board members except the Chair serve two-year terms and can serve up to two consecutive terms. The Chair of the Association serves a four-year term, serving as Chair-Elect for the first year.
- The Board comprises of
o Chair of the Association
o Chair of the Division of Sport and Performance
o Chair of the Division of Physical Activity for Health
o Chair of the Division of Biomechanics and Motor Behaviour
o Chair of the Division of Physiology and Nutrition
o Chair of the Division of Psychology
o Executive Officer
o Chair Elect (in the year preceding office)
o Two Non-Executive Directors.
Candidate Profile
BASES is seeking a Non-Executive Director who shares our passion for driving excellence in sport and exercise, who is willing to challenge and probe, and can demonstrate integrity and high ethical standards at all times.
No specific knowledge of sport and exercise science is required. We are seeking an individual with skills and expertise in the one or more of the following key areas:
- Strategy development, implementation and evaluation
- Finance and accounting
- Developing and managing stakeholder relationships
- Corporate governance
- Links with, or experience of, the healthcare sector – advantageous, but not required
The Board meets five times per year; three face-to-face meetings held at varying locations and two via video conference. Additional deliberations may be conducted via e-mail between meetings. Candidates should be prepared to devote approximately 7 days per annum to BASES business. Membership of BASES is not a requirement .
BASES aims to promote equality and diversity in its recruitment policies and would like to encourage applications from groups that are under-represented within our membership and on the BASES Board, including female, black & minority ethnic and disabled members.
How to apply
Enquiries and Applications
Informal enquiries can be made to Tom Holden, BASES Executive Director, e-mail: tholden@bases.org.uk. For more information about BASES is available here: www.bases.org.uk
If you think that you would be interested in this challenge, then please forward an electronic copy of your CV and a covering letter no longer than 2 pages of A4 outlining how you meet the candidate profile, to: tholden@bases.org.uk
Closing date for applications is 26 October 2018
