About the Opportunity

England Athletics is seeking two Non-Executive Directors to join its Board and support the next phase of the organization’s strategic development.

England Athletics serves as the National Governing Body for athletics in England and supports a membership network of approximately 1,870 clubs and organizations, over 180,000 registered athletes, and millions of runners across the country.

The organization works closely with UK Athletics, Home Countries, Sport England, and Commonwealth Games England to support participation, competition, and long-term growth in athletics and running.

Organization Vision

England Athletics aims to maintain athletics as an inclusive and accessible sport where participants of all backgrounds and ability levels can thrive.

The organization focuses on:

Expanding participation capacity

Supporting clubs and athletic communities

Increasing performance and participation levels

Strengthening governance and organizational sustainability

Board Opportunity

England Athletics is seeking two experienced Board-level leaders to provide strategic oversight and support long-term organizational growth.

Successful candidates should demonstrate:

Integrity

Strong judgment

Emotional intelligence

Communication and listening skills

Flexibility and collaboration

Prior athletics involvement is not required, although a willingness to contribute time and strategic leadership is important.

Non-Executive Director #1

Required Qualifications & Experience:

ACA, CIMA, or ACCA qualification

Strong financial leadership background as a Finance Director or Senior Finance Manager

Experience in governance, strategic oversight, audit, and risk management

The selected candidate will chair the Audit & Assurance Committee.

Non-Executive Director #2

Required Qualifications & Experience:

Strong senior-level commercial leadership background

Expertise in commercial strategy, sponsorship, and business development

Experience supporting sustainable organizational growth

The selected candidate will establish and chair a new Commercial Advisory Group.

Board Commitment

Board meetings occur approximately 6–8 times annually.

Board members may also participate in:

Board Committees

Task & Finish Groups

Additional governance activities

Application Information

Interested candidates should submit:

CV

Cover letter outlining relevant experience, contribution potential, and motivation for applying

Applications are submitted through the England Athletics careers portal.

For additional information:
recruitment-ea@englandathletics.org

Recruitment Timeline

Application deadline: Friday, 5 June 2026

First-round interviews:
22 June or 26 June 2026 via Microsoft Teams

Second-round interviews:
29 June 2026 in London

Additional Information

England Athletics encourages applicants to present authentic applications even when using AI-assisted tools.

The organization is committed to equality, diversity, inclusion, and representative leadership across its workforce and governance structures.

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