We are the largest operator of sport and leisure facilities in Trafford, with an annual turnover of £8 million and over 300 employees. Our bold vision is to inspire and create opportunities for the people of Trafford to move more and live longer, healthier, happier lives.” We work to reduce health inequalities across the Trafford area and to inspire people to move more every day. We now have the exciting opportunity to recruit new Non-Executive Directors to help us deliver on our mission.
This is a pivotal point in our evolution as Trafford Council’s multi-million-pound leisure investment programme is rolled out. This ambitious programme will see the portfolio of leisure centres transformed into fit-for-purpose, accessible, inspiring spaces under a new brand of “move” for future generations to come. A partnership philosophy underpins all that we do and drives our success. Trafford Leisure works collaboratively with the Council, stakeholders in sport and health, and the borough’s diverse community and voluntary sector to deliver the outcomes of Trafford’s Sport and Physical Activity Strategy, Trafford Moving Strategy.
Trafford Leisure is wholeheartedly committed to ensuring we operate to the highest standards of governance, and in doing so, have developed a two-year plan which will see us comply with all requirements of a Tier Three Sport England organisation.
As we embark on this exciting chapter, we are seeking to strengthen our current Non-Executive Director (NED) Board with appointments of well-connected and highly motivated individual’s who are passionate about making a difference through sport and physical activity in Trafford. These individual’s will play a key role in leading our organisation through a transformative, multi-million-pound leisure investment programme.
The Role:
We are looking for 4 new Non-Executive Director’s to:
- Support the Executive and Senior Leadership Teams in delivering impactful outcomes for our community.
- Contribute to the governance of the organisation, ensuring that we operate effectively, efficiently, and in line with our values and purpose.
- Leverage your experience and skills, especially in a senior role, to help grow our business and empower the team. We are specifically looking for individuals with expertise in the following areas although we would welcome applications irrespective of these specific skills areas;
- Property & Asset management
- Digital
- Sales & marketing
- Coaching Programming and/or commercial+
About You:
We are looking for an independent, strategic thinker with a passion for our mission. Our ideal candidate will have:
- A genuine passion for Trafford Leisure’s vision and a deep understanding of good governance.
- Significant senior leadership experience.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate others.
- Integrity, sound judgement, and a collaborative approach to achieving results.
- Previous experience of board-level decision-making and navigating complex environments.
- The ability to embrace a voluntary role fully and support the Executive and Senior Leadership Teams in achieving the organisation’s goals.
The Commitment of a NED:
Whilst this role is voluntary, it is essential that you commit fully and bring a genuine desire to be involved in empowering the leaders to execute their roles effectively. We anticipate that the role of a NED requires an estimated amount of commitment of around 2-3 hours per month for the following.
- Quarterly Board Meetings
- Attend your Annual Performance Reviews of Directors
- Development Days (two half days per year)
- Ad Hoc Events
Remuneration
As a Non-Executive Director, you will receive a complimentary membership to all Trafford Leisure facilities, saving up to £450 per year.
If you feel Trafford Leisure matches your own aims, ambitions and values, and relish the opportunity to make a real difference for all the people of Trafford then we would love to hear from you.
As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any questions, any special requirements to help you with your application, e-mail our team at supportservices@traffordleisure.co.uk.
Equality, equity, diversity, and inclusion (EEDI)
Equality, equity, diversity, and inclusion is critical for the success of Trafford Leisure and the achievement of our vision. We aspire to being a diverse, inclusive and responsible employer as we recognise that having a diverse Board and workforce is essential to bringing fresh ideas and perspectives to our organization, so we particularly welcome applications from minority, marginalised, and diverse groups, and we in turn promise a fair and unbiased recruitment process.
We’re looking forward to hearing from you!
The Next Steps
The closing date for this role is INSERT
To find out more about the appointment and to apply please complete the application form below. We very much look forward to receiving your application.
We do not accept speculative CVs from Agencies and any CVs received will be treated as a gift.