Director of Schools Development (Permanent)

Acorn Executive Search acts as a strategic partner with the Welsh Sports Association, to assist with the recruitment of NEDs for their Boards.

Basketball Wales is the National Governing Body for basketball in Wales. We currently have 42 affiliated clubs and around 2,500 registered members. Basketball Wales has made significant progress over the past two years to develop and strengthen its governance. As we head into a new Strategic Cycle Basketball Wales is looking for volunteer Directors to join our Board to help us shape the future of basketball in Wales.

We are looking for people to help us drive forward development in Welsh Schools. We require a Director to develop and deliver our Schools Development Programme, aiming to increase participation and strengthen the delivery of basketball within our schools.

Remuneration This position is voluntary and all reasonable travel and subsistence expenses will be reimbursed. Time Commitment Approximately one day a month. There are six board meetings per year and board directors may be asked to represent the organisation at other meetings or events. Location Flexible. Board meetings are held in Cardiff but Directors are able to participate via phone or video conference. Role Summary * To develop and lead the Schools Development programme for basketball in Wales * To lead a review of current basketball provision within Schools in Wales * To develop and build strategic relationships within the Welsh Schools Network * To establish and manage effective monitoring, evaluation and reporting systems into delivery of the programme.

Basketball Wales is keen to achieve a diverse Board of Directors and would welcome those groups currently under-represented in basketball, in particular people from ethnic minorities and women.

How to apply: To apply please email your CV and covering letter, which clearly explains what your experience and skills will bring to this role :

Closing date for applications is 31st December 2018

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