British Lacrosse is looking to appoint three new Independent Non-Executive Directors to their Board to work with them towards getting a Great Britain team to the LA 2028 Olympic Games.
With the recent IOC approval for lacrosse to be showcased at the 2028 Olympic Games, British Lacrosse is looking for individuals with a background and skills in sports fundraising, sports sponsorship, and sports governance who can boost their capabilities.
Sports Fundraising Role
Support the British Lacrosse Board to increase their public investment through grants and other relevant funding opportunities which can be invested back into British Lacrosse (restricted funding opportunities).
The ideal candidate will have:
a. proven experience of delivering income growth across several fundraising channels
b. proven experience of researching and writing successful grant applications
c. proven experience leading and developing donor relationship strategies and management
d. knowledge of funding agencies and sporting political system’s institutional funding cycles and of elite team sport and/or the not-for-profit sector would be an added advantage.
Sports Partnerships Role
Support the British Lacrosse Board to identify and deliver a sustainably profitable commercial solutions (partnerships, membership, retail etc.) which can be invested back into British Lacrosse (unrestricted funding opportunities).
The ideal candidate will have:
a. proven senior executive experience in developing short-term and longer-term commercial strategies to generate and secure recurring unrestricted funding
b. strong and relevant network of commercial contacts to develop external partnerships with a view to identifying new commercial opportunities in support of British Lacrosse’s brand-building strategy
c. knowledge of funding agencies and the sporting political system would be an asset.
Sports Governance Role (Ethics, Integrity, Inclusion & Safe Sport)
Support the British Lacrosse Board to develop robust policies and best in class practices relating to safeguarding (athlete welfare and support), ED&I, anti-doping, concussion and more.
The ideal candidate will have:
a. proven senior executive experience in developing short-term and longer-term strategies to support athlete welfare such as concussion, anti-doping requirements, etc.
b. an excellent understanding of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and changes within the elite sport sector
c. the ability to guide the organisation in promoting inclusivity, equality, diversity, and a welcoming environment for all participants in line with the British Lacrosse vision and values
Terms of the Roles
The roles are voluntary positions with a required commitment of approx. 12 days per annum
The term is for three years with the option to extend for a further three years
While these roles are unpaid, Directors can claim reasonable expenses if required, such as travel to attend meetings in person. Currently all meetings are held virtually on a monthly schedule, though this may evolve over time.
For more information about British Lacrosse, click HERE.
To apply for one of the three roles, please email a cover letter and CV to chair@britishlacrosse.org.
British Lacrosse is an equal opportunities organisation and will not discriminate against applicants on the grounds of gender, gender identity, sexuality, race, age, or disability. They are committed to creating an inclusive environment and actively encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and perspectives across underrepresented communities such as Disabled, Ethnically Diverse Communities and LGBTQIA+ applicants.
