Non-Executive Director

• Act as a Company Director of British Rowing

• Monitor delivery against the agreed strategy and review progress against agreed goals and objectives

• Review core organisational values at least every four years

• Oversee performance prioritising financial expenditure risk and resource allocation in line with the strategic plan.

• Ensure that British Rowing maintains a sound financial and resource base

Board Contribution & Relationships

• Build strong working relationships with the Chair fellow Directors and the CEO
• Bring an independent viewpoint exercising sound judgement on matters of strategy performance resources and conduct
• Participate in an annual Board evaluation and your own individual evaluation
• Undertake relevant training to support your role

• Build effective relationships with external partners and stakeholders as required
• Attend British Rowing events and meetings representing the organisation and hosting partners sponsors and stakeholders

• Understand governance and management roles their differences and frameworks for assurance
• Empathise with the volunteers who are vital to the sports success
• Champion your area of expertise and provide leadership and direction to the team as required
• Voice the requirements of British Rowings stakeholders
• Support initiatives which will promote embed and advance equality diversity and inclusion in every aspect of the organisation

Essential

• Robust financial management and reporting skills.

• Expertise in strategy rapid scaling technology-enabled change marketing or community building

• Understanding of UK corporate governance

• Previous Board experience is essential with a preference for candidates who have Non-Executive exposure and specific experience serving on a Financial and Audit Committee.

• Strong communication skills with the ability to express ideas clearly and concisely

Desirable

• Awareness and understanding of the issues facing sports organisations domestically and/or internationally

• Expertise in change programmes and change management particularly in engaging diverse stakeholders

Terms of appointment

This role is unremunerated and reasonable pre-agreed travel expenses will be reimbursed. The role requires attending six to eight Board meetings each year (held in London or virtually) and serving on one Board Committee which typically meets six times addition attendance will be required at one AGM.

The appointment is for a four-year term which can be renewed once at the discretion of the Board.

Process

To apply for this role please submit your application alongside your CV a one-page cover letter and a short summary (max 100 words) explaining your suitability and motivation for the role. Were going to close applications on 19th February 2026 but if you like the sound of the job please apply straight away. Due to this being an open recruitment for a Member Elected Director Role if you are successfully shortlisted you may be required to speak or answer questions at the General Meeting on the 24 March 2026 (date subject to change) in front of the Regional Representatives who will vote on the final candidate.

Please note that your application may be circulated by the Regional Representatives during this process.

Our vision is a sport that welcomes and has an offer for everyone. Our mission is to create a healthy inclusive and life-enhancing sport. We are a membership organisation with over 30000 individual members supporting over 550 affiliated clubs and 230 affiliated events. We cover all types of rowing - whether its on the river or lake on the sea at home or in the gym.