We develop inspiring coaches to bring the transformative power of #GreatCoaching to the lives of millions.
As the leading charitable organisation for sports and physical activity coaches in the UK, our vision is to create happier and healthier communities, and we are looking for people who share our passion and purpose.
The National Coaching Foundation is made up of two organisations: UK Coaching and UK Coaching Solutions.
Great coaching encourages people to be more active, more often. We know there are much wider benefits involved, including physical and mental well‑being, and economic, individual and social development.
UK Coaching is here to support people to deliver great coaching, support the organisations who recruit, develop, educate, support and deploy coaches, and to develop products and services that support more people and organisations to foster active communities.
Through our commitment to people, passion and progress, we’re taking the lead in coaching excellence and within our portfolio is 1st4sport, which is an awarding body that specialises in providing regulated learning, development and assessment for coaches in the UK.
We work with Training Providers, Sport England, UK Sport and the Home Country Sports Councils, National Governing Bodies (NGBs), County Sports Partnerships (CSPs), and a host of sporting and physical activity partners and agencies.
The maximum size of the Board is 12. The Board has statutory and fiduciary responsibilities under Charity Law and the Companies Act. It is responsible for developing strategy and acting as a challenge to the executive, who have the responsibility of day‑to‑day delivery. The Board meets a minimum of three times a year to further the development of the business. Each board member takes on additional duties according to their skill sets.
This role is non‑remunerated with reasonable expenses being reimbursed.1. Dimensions of Role
UK Coaching is the lead agency for the coaching of physical activity and sport.
2. Key areas of responsibility
- Provide strategic leadership, insight and guidance into how UK Coaching can support coaches to deliver excellent experiences.
- Support and challenge the Executive team who have responsibility for day‑to‑day delivery.
3. Knowledge required to do the job
The Non‑Executive Director must have:
- The ability to provide strategic oversight of our fundraising activities, and be able to support the Executive in fundraising, ensuring they align with our long‑term mission and financial sustainability goals.
- Strong knowledge of fundraising through grants, foundations and/ or corporate partnerships or sponsorships.
- A passion for coaching and or sport and physical activity with an understanding of its central role in developing a happier and healthier nation.
- Using your extensive network, be willing to act as an ambassador, opening doors to potential corporate partners.
- Practical experience of serving as a Board member and supporting Executive staff.
- An understanding of sport and physical activity.
- Knowledge of working with partner organisations to achieve a common set of objectives.
4. Skills required to do the job
The Non‑Executive Director must demonstrate that they have:
- The ability to absorb complex information and provide Board level guidance.
- Willingness to contribute in a positive manner and be proactive in supporting the organisation to achieve its objectives.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to act as an ambassador for UK Coaching.
- Any additional skills as determined by the Board Skills Matrix.
5. Time commitment
You will be expected to devote such time as is necessary for the proper performance of your duties including attendance at Board meetings (approximately 3‑6 per annum).
