Chair of the Board - London FA

The London FA, founded in 1892, aims to inspire positive change through football for all. It is now seeking a Chair of the Board of Directors. Charged with administering men's, women's and youth football within the city, it serves London's grassroots football family of 84,500 players across more than 1,000 clubs.

With the opportunity to oversee an ambitious new strategic plan, the Chair can play a remarkable role in the sporting and social life of London by uniting communities, tackling inequalities and improving the health of the nation.

An experienced and effective leader, the Chair will be able to motivate and bring the best out of a diverse and passionate group of Directors and enable the Board to deliver its strategic role and provide effective governance for the organisation.   Alongside the development of the Board and acting as a critical friend to the Executive, the Chair will have the appetite, time and skills to build strong stakeholder relationships with key strategic partners, to include both the FA and our vital club and league members.

For further details, including the job description, person specification, and information on how to apply, please visit https://candidates.perrettlaver.com/vacancies quoting reference number 7536. Candidates wishing to apply should submit a CV (including comprehensive details of key achievements and responsibilities) along with a covering letter which fully addresses the competencies outlined in the role description and person specification.

The closing date for applications is 9 am on 11th November, 2024.