Non-Executive Director

Non-Executive Director

Organisation: British Paralympic Association

Salary: travel and reasonable expenses

Location: London and home based

Contract type: Fixed Term (Part time)

Closing date: 18 September 2026

Job Description

ParalympicsGB's vision is: Through Sport, inspire a better world for disabled people. We pursue world-leading performance at the Paralympic Games and leverage that to drive social impact and inspire a better world for disabled people. Our Non-Executive Directors are committed to creating the best performance environment possible while also being committed to improving the lives of disabled people and promoting inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility for all. We're seeking candidates with the right experience to support us in our journey towards the LA 2028 Paralympic Games Cycle and beyond. We are particularly interested to hear from people with significant finance experience who are chartered accountants, and candidates with significant business leadership experience. This voluntary role would bring a leadership perspective to the work of the Board in these areas and provide guidance and support to the relevant teams at ParalympicsGB. It would strongly suit someone with experience as a senior strategic leader. Previous non-executive experience is desirable but not essential. If our vision excites you, if you have relevant experience and expertise, and if you can commit your time to providing guidance, support and constructive challenge, we'd welcome your application to the role. Details on the role and the application process are provided below. Should you wish to have an informal discussion about the role before applying, contact details are provided.

About Us

We are ParalympicsGB. As the National Paralympic Committee (NPC) for Great Britain and Northern Ireland, it is our responsibility to select, prepare, enter, fund and manage the ParalympicsGB team at each Summer and Winter Paralympic Games. Championing Change, our 2022-32 strategy, sets the long-term direction for ParalympicsGB and reflects our near-term opportunities and challenges, setting ambitions for a ten-year period. London 2012 kindled a passion for disability sport and demonstrated the power of the Paralympics to inspire a shift in perceptions of disability and ability. This strategy builds on that through the continued success of ParalympicsGB and by delivering real and sustainable improvements to the lives of disabled people across the UK over the next ten years. This is epitomised by our Equal Play Campaign.

Person specification

We're keen to hear from candidates who can demonstrate skills and experience in the following areas:

• Proven senior-level strategic leadership experience.
• Relevant experience or qualification in at least one of the following areas: Accountancy and Finance or Business Leadership.
• Strong ability to build and maintain successful stakeholder relationships.
• Excellent communication and presentational skills.
• A commitment to creating the best performance environment possible for our athletes and using their fantastic performances to inspire change in society.
• A commitment to improving the lives of disabled people, as well as promoting inclusion, equity, and diversity more broadly.
• An ability to commit the required time to the role.
• A keen interest in Paralympic sport.
• Chartered Accountancy Qualification
• Experience of work that creates social impact or is purpose driven.
• Direct or indirect lived experience of disability.
• Previous experience as a Non-Executive Director or Trustee.

Commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility

ParalympicsGB welcomes applications from everyone. We have a strong commitment to Board diversity including, but not limited to, gender parity, ethnic diversity and disability. We therefore particularly encourage applications from women, disabled people, and individuals from ethnically diverse communities.

Role description

Title: ParalympicsGB Non-Executive Director and Trustee

Reports to: Chair of the Board

Term: Four years, with the potential to be re-appointed for one additional four-year term.

Remuneration: The role is voluntary. Travel and other reasonable expenses will be reimbursed.

Time and Travel Commitment: Up to 5 hours per month, in addition to in-person attendance at Board meetings (up to 5 half-days per year), Sub-Committees (up to 4 meetings per year), and National Paralympic Committee Meetings, including the AGM (2 half-days per year. There will be a requirement to travel across the UK for meetings, primarily to the ParalympicsGB London office.

General Duties

The Board is responsible for the overall governance and strategic direction of ParalympicsGB. The Board is responsible for developing and overseeing the Organisation's aims and objectives, in accordance with its values and in line with legal and regulatory requirements. Non-Executive Directors (NEDs) and Trustees are required:

• To ensure that ParalympicsGB pursues its objects as defined in its Articles.
• To contribute actively to the board in giving firm strategic direction to ParalympicsGB, setting overall policy, defining goals, setting targets and evaluating performance against agreed targets.
• To safeguard the good name and values of ParalympicsGB, and Paralympic sport.
• To ensure the financial stability of ParalympicsGB.
• To protect and manage the property of ParalympicsGB.

Directors Duties

In accordance with the Companies Act all NEDs have a statutory duty to:

• Act within powers set out in the company's articles of association,
• Promote success of the company,
• Exercise independent judgement,
• Exercise reasonable care, skill and diligence, and act honestly at all times,
• Avoid conflicts of interest,
• Not accept benefits from third parties,
• Declare interests in proposed transactions or arrangements.

Trustee Duties

Furthermore, in accordance with the Charities Act all Trustees have a statutory duty to:

• Ensure the charity is carrying out its purposes for the public benefit,
• Comply with charity law requirements and other laws that apply to the charity.

Additional Duties

In addition to the above statutory duties, each NED Trustee is expected to apply their specific skills, knowledge or experience to help the Board reach sound decisions and make a practical contribution according to their particular knowledge, skills, or experience. This will involve:

• Scrutinising Board papers and regularly attending Board meetings.
• Leading, and participating in, discussions.
• Focusing on key issues.
• Providing guidance on new initiatives.
• Other issues in which the Board member has special expertise.
• Furthermore, each NED Trustee is expected to undertake ambassadorial duties on behalf of ParalympicsGB.