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RECRUITMENT PACK Independent Chair to the Federation of Disability Sport Wales Board of Trustees
RECRUITMENT PACK
Independent Chair to the Federation of Disability Sport Wales Board of Trustees
Independent Chair to the Federation of Disability Sport Wales Board of Trustees RECRUITMENT PACK
Introduction
About Disability Sport Wales
Recruitment Process
Chair Role Description
Further Information
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Independent Chair to the Federation of Disability Sport Wales Board of Trustees RECRUITMENT PACK
The Federation of Disability Sport Wales (DSW) is looking to appoint a passionate, innovative and knowledgeable Chair to lead the dynamic Board and team in strategic review and into an exciting time of transition within Welsh Sport.
An opportunity to lead a dynamic Board and drive a strategy for inclusive physical activity (including sport) in Wales.
Transforming Lives through the Power of Sport
INTRODUCTION
The organisation is responsible for grass roots engagement through to supporting the most talented athletes in Wales into elite performance.
There is also a strong emphasis on education and training, and a commitment to supporting and equipping the whole sector to establish “An Active Nation where EVERYONE can have a lifelong enjoyment of sport.”
DSW have a team of 13 full and part time officers, supported by a Disability Sport Wales Development Officer (DSWDO) within each of the 22 Local Authorities in Wales.
The Federation of Disability Sport Wales (DSW) is Company limited by guarantee, registered with charitable status and the lead agency for disability sport and physical activity (including sport) for disabled people in Wales.
ABOUT DISABILITY SPORT WALES
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In 2017-2018 DSW continued to build on its successes by:
Enhancing participation opportunities at Community level to 1.75 million
Establishing Performance Pathway Hubs which provide development opportunities for disabled young people and adults to build their potential
Supporting 21 Welsh Para Athletes, who contribute 19% of the overall medal-tally, competing for Team Wales at its most successful overseas Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast, Australia
Celebrating the achievements of Deaf, Special Olympic, Paralympic, INAS, Visually Impaired and Invictus athletes in their achievements at events around the world
Delivering 47 disability inclusion training workshops, and facilitating the learning of over 1,800 yr4 – 6 children around inclusive participation in physical activity (including sport).
ABOUT DISABILITY SPORT WALES
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Independent Chair to the Federation of Disability Sport Wales Board of Trustees RECRUITMENT PACK
RECRUITMENT PROCESS
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Independent Chair to the Federation of Disability Sport Wales Board of Trustees RECRUITMENT PACK
Friday
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DecemberAdvertised from:
Friday 7th December 2018
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JanuaryClosing date for Expressions of Interest:
5:00pm, Monday 14th January 2019
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February Interview:
Week beginning Monday 11th February 2019
Deeside, Flintshire (or via video conference)
Please email your CV and a statement outlining your suitability for the role of Chair by the 14th January 2019 to:
HOW TO EXPRESS AN INTEREST
All Directors on the DSW Board also act as Trustees to the Charity. The Board consists of:
A Chair (elected by the Board) and a Vice Chair (elected by the Member Organisations)
One nominated representatives from each of the four Member Associations: Welsh Sports Association for People with Learning Disabilities (WSAPLD); Welsh Paraplegic and Tetraplegic Sports Association (WPTSA); Welsh Association of Visually Impaired Bowlers (WAVIB); and Wales Deaf Sport (WDS)
Six Elected Directors (skills and values-based recruitment)
Additional Special Advisors designated to serve as appropriate and required
One honorary President and up to 4 Vice Presidents.
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Independent Chair to the Federation of Disability Sport Wales Board of Trustees RECRUITMENT PACK
CHAIR ROLE DESCRIPTION
To provide inclusive leadership to the Board acting in the long-term interests of DSW
To provide support and advice to the CEO and appraise her/his performance
To take responsibility for the Board’s composition, induction, development and performance management
To safeguard appropriate Board and staff succession planning
To ensure Board carries out its essential functions, by planning the business to be conducted, ensuring a voice for all, reaching appropriate conclusions, and ensuring accurate records are kept
To ensure Board operates in accordance with the Governance and Leadership
Framework Wales
To ensure that the Board delegates sufficient and appropriate authority to
sub-committees and staff.
CHAIR ROLE DESCRIPTION
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KEY ROLES:
To be an advocate and ambassador for Disability Sport Wales with existing and new partners, and maintain robust relationships with key stakeholders (sponsors, funders and Welsh Government)
To chair four Board meetings a year and one AGM annually (these meetings are normally held in Cardiff or Deeside with a VC to other locations as appropriate and required)
To chair or nominate a chair to the Nominations and Remunerations sub-committee
To enable the Board and Staff to define the strategic direction and priorities and ensure there is appropriate resources available to deliver
To enable the Board to monitor and review risk associated with delivering the Strategy and likely to impact the business
To maintain the highest standards of governance
To enable equity in practice and strive for equality for all members, staff, and board members, as well as for disabled people across Wales.
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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Evidence of success (within or outside of the Sport Sector) in a Charity, Education, Military, Corporate or Professional Services environment
Evidence of leadership in a change environment
Evidence of the ability to act with professionalism and probity, and with a strong philosophy of equity, inclusion and diversity
Experience of Fundraising and Events and/or Human Resources and Employment would be beneficial
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QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
FURTHER INFORMATION
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This position is voluntary, unpaid and will involve a commitment of approximately 20 days p.a. (inclusive of Board and sub committee meetings, performance review meetings and external representations).
The term of office is 4 years with a second term (subject to Board approval) of 4 years.
Expenses will be reimbursed in line with FDSWs Expenses Policy. We are committed to operating a positive and flexible professional environment and will seek to ensure that we remove any barriers to full engagement on our Board – we will therefore consider, as examples:
Covering the costs of reasonable care provision for dependents (if required) in order to attend meetings
Provision of BSL, lip-speaking or other preferred communication/language as required
The Federation of Disability Sport Wales is an equal opportunities and Disability Confident Employer.
We welcome all applications and operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme (GIS) for disabled people.
Independent Chair to the Federation of Disability Sport Wales Board of Trustees RECRUITMENT PACK
If you would like to receive this information in an alternative accessible format, or would like information about the GIS please contact:
For all other information please call:
Fiona Reid, CEO
07870 131766
Disability Sport Wales
Sport Wales National Centre
Sophia Gardens
Cardiff
CF11 9SW
disabilitysportwales.com
