Chair

We're currently recruiting for the new Chair on behalf of the Gwent Sport Partnership.

Sport Wales is transforming the community sport landscape across Wales, aiming to increase participation and improve the delivery of sport and physical activity. The Gwent Sport Partnership brings together key stakeholders to develop a strategic vision that supports this mission across the region.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced, transformational leader to shape the future of sport and physical activity in Gwent.

• Provide effective leadership and strategic direction for the Gwent Sport Partnership.
• Focus on the vision, core values, governance, and objectives of the Partnership.
• Ensure the strategic direction and objectives are progressed, monitored, and improved using insight and learning.
• Work with Sport Wales to support investment into the region on an annual basis.
• Collaborate with the Executive Team to deliver impact across the community sport sector.
• Chair monthly board meetings for the first six months, with a long-term estimated commitment of 2 days per month.

• Proven success in a regional or collaborative organisation, charity, corporate, health, housing, education, equalities, or professional services environment.
• Ability to act with professionalism, probity, and a strong philosophy of equity, inclusion, and diversity.
• Outstanding inclusive and values-led leadership.
• Experience leading in a change environment.
• Experience on boards or in senior management roles involving leadership and strategic planning.
• Awareness of issues affecting the Gwent region and sports organisations.
• Credibility and knowledge of the Welsh sporting sector.
• Legal and corporate governance experience is beneficial.
• Welsh language speaker (desirable).

• Remuneration of £5,000 per year.
• Reimbursement of reasonable expenses in line with Gwent Sport Partnership policies.
• Opportunity to lead and shape community sport across Gwent.
• Be part of a collaborative and influential strategic board.

Deadline for applications: Midnight, Sunday 19th October.
Interview dates: Monday 3rd November.

Please register your interest with Acorn by Synergie to receive the full candidate pack and guidance on applying.

Applications must include:

• Updated CV.

• Supporting statement (maximum one page) outlining why you wish to join the partnership and why you are a credible candidate, referencing the person specification.

Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.