Non-Executive Director - Human Resources

RECRUITMENT PACK Shropshire fa Non-executive human resources director

non-executive director the role The Non-Executive Human Resource Director will act as an ambassador for Shropshire FA and act as a custodian of the highest standards of integrity and governance. The Director will bring recent and relevant human resources experience that will contribute to the development of a positive organisational culture and a robust People Plan which supports the achievement of the Associations aims. They will work closely with the wider Board, ensuring that they are informed through relevant and timely information.

They will required to form a strong relationship with the CEO, providing support and acting as a sounding board on all human resource matters.

To apply for the role, please complete the application form.

For more information please contact : andy.weston@shropshirefa.com We would also be very grateful if you can please complete our Voluntary Equality & Diversity Monitoring Form, upon submission of your application via this link.

The closing date for applications is 5pm 3rd November 2023. Interview dates to be confirmed around availability.

If you do not receive a reply by the 10th November 2023, then please consider your application unsuccessful.

non-executive director Job Title:

Non-Executive Director - Human Resources

Reports to:

Chairman of The Board of Directors

Role purpose(s): Collectively, the Board of Directors of Shropshire CountyFA (SCFA) are required to direct the business affairs of the Association and to determine the vision, strategy, plans, policies and financial investment required to achieve the Association’s aims. As such, individually and collectively, the Directors are accountable to the Membership.

To provide strategic guidance and leadership to Shropshire FA on HR matters.

To ensure Shropshire FA fulfils its HR commitments included in the [Association] strategy.

To support Shropshire FA senior leadership in embedding equality, diversity and inclusion throughout the organisation.

To review and recommend current and future strategic resourcing, training and development and annual budgets and plans to the Board.

Location:

Shropshire FA, The West Stand, The New Bucks Head, Haybridge Road, Telford, TF1 2TU. Homeworking is permitted where agreed and travel to locations across the County will be required.

Estimated time commitment to fulfill the role:

This role is for an initialthree-year term of office.

The post requires a commitment to attend a minimum of six (6) bi-monthly Board meetings a year.

Remuneration and Expenses:

This is a voluntary role.

Reasonable out of pocket expenses will be paid in line with the current Shropshire FA’s expenses policy.

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Responsibilities: General: Serve as a Director of Shropshire FA and to actively participate in its strategic management.

Execute the responsibilities of a Company Director in accordance with the Companies Act (2006) and other relevant legislation.

Safeguard the interests of the membership and stakeholders of the Association.

Establish clear objectives to deliver the agreed strategy and business plan and regularly review performance against those objectives.

Ensure the effective implementation of Board decisions by the CEO and staff, holding the CEO to account for the effective management and delivery of the Association’s strategic aims and objectives.

Jointly oversee the management of risk to the Association.

Develop and maintain an effective corporate governance structure.

Monitor the financial affairs of the Association and ensure the effective use of [Association] finances.

Promote equality of opportunity throughout the Association.

Represent the Association to partners and stakeholders of the Association in a professional manner.

Act with discretion in respect of sensitive, confidential, or commercial information provided to you in this role.

Contribute to constructive debate on all Board matters.

Promote equality of opportunity throughout the Association and its membership.

Fully participate in Board induction, training or development and performance monitoring.

Perform other responsibilities as assigned by the Board.

Human Resources: Ensure that HR activities and interventions are linked to the company’s objectives and complement the company culture.

Maintain the highest standards of governance in policies and practice related to employee relations, recruitment, retention, reward and recognition as well as staff learning and development.

Assess risks and measure the impact of HR interventions in the light of changing legal requirements and best practice.

Provide long-term strategic oversight of the organisation’s people requirements in relation to the overarching goals.

Guide Shropshire FA to be become a healthy, inclusive, and positive organisation and a great place to work.

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Person Specification: Qualifications: Essential:

Desirable:

HR-related qualification or M/FCIPD membership.

A Management qualification.

Skills: Essential: Experience of performance management, HR/employment law issues and implementing them contextually.· Strategic leadership and management skills. The ability to develop and monitor organisational strategy.

Decision-making skills. The appropriate use of knowledge and experience to make informed decisions to the benefit of the organisation.

The ability to debate, discuss and challenge in a constructive manner.

Excellent interpersonal skills. The ability to form strong, productive relationships both internally and externally to the benefit of the Association.

An ability to understand financial accounts, management accounts and budgeting.

Access to and ability to use, email and the internet.

Desirable: A sound understanding of the volunteer/ professional relationship and how this can best work to support the work of the Association.

Knowledge and understanding of the Safeguarding Requirements for the Association.

Knowledge of the Articles of Association and their application.

Up to date and thorough knowledge of Grassroots Football and the role of the Association in its governance.

Knowledge of the County FA Governance Code.

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Knowledge and Experience: Essential: Senior or Board-level HR experience.

Strong working knowledge or current UK employment legislation.

Experience of developing HR Strategy.

Experience of leading equality, diversity and inclusion initiatives.

Thorough knowledge of Company Law and the companies Act(2006) An understanding of and commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

Desirable: Knowledge and understanding of grassroots football and related activities.

An understanding of The FA National Game Strategy and how this affects the work of the County Football Associations.

Understanding of not for profit organisations.

Enhanced DBS Check required?

No

Check required on Companies House disqualified directors’ register?

Yes

Clean, full Driving License required?

YES or the abilityto travel aroundthe region or nationally as and when required

non-executive director The job holder will be expected to understand and work in accordance with the below values/behaviours: FA Values

Behaviours:

INCLUSIVE

Champions and ensures that football is, and will remain, a game for everyone: Openly collaborates with colleagues and partners in the game Provides equal opportunity to people of different backgrounds, experience and perspective Seeks out and embraces new ways of thinking and working.

INSPIRING

Motivating of others and aiming to achieve excellence possible Seeks to achieve the highest levels of performance at all times.

Persistent to achieve a standard that others consider impossible.

Challenges others to go further and achieve more.

INNOVATIVE

Embraces new thinking in pursuit of continuous improvement: Identifies the need for, and actions change in direction, practice, policy or procedure.

Questions the way things are done and takes informed risks.

Continuously seeks to improve efficiency and performance.

TRANSPARENT

Openly and honestly convey information to all Encourage open communication across the game Encourages feedback to inspire others Ensures decision-making rationale is clear and considered so that it is easily understood by others.

TRUSTED

Sets the standards across the game Be open and support one another Be consistently good in quality or performance Demonstrate commitment and reliability and accountable in all that you do

Job Description Authorised by:

Andy Weston - Acting CEO

Date job description reviewed and modified:

7th September 2023

Role profile authorised by:

Dave Simpson, Chairman, Shropshire FA

Signed by job holder (on appointment): Date Signed: Board Commitment statement & Role Profile signed:

Yes / No Yes / No

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