Job Description

An opportunity to lead a dynamic Board and team into an exciting time of transition for boxing in Wales.

Welsh Boxing is looking to appoint a passionate, innovative and knowledgeable Chair to provide effective strategic leadership in achieving the targets set in its ambitious strategic plans.

This voluntary role is a four-year term of office.

The Chair is responsible for leadership of the Board, ensuring its effectiveness in all aspects of its governance role.

The Chair leads the Board in developing an ethical culture in line with the values of the organisation.

The Chair is pivotal in creating the conditions for overall Board and individual Board member effectiveness and ensures constructive relations between Board members and staff.

To act as the figurehead of the Board in relation to corporate events and in its dealings with key stakeholders.

To ensure that the body's finances are managed effectively and is able to explore all resource opportunities to help Welsh Boxing achieve its aims and potential.

The Chair will be responsible for performance management of the CEO.

More information can be found on the Vacancy tab on the Download page of welshboxing.org .

Closing date: 25 July 2025

Interview: 13 August 2025 in Cardiff.

Please email your CV and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role of Chair by 25 July 2025 Neil Edwards - McBride Sport nedwards@mcbride-sport.com For a confidential discussion please contact: Neil Edwards - McBride Sport on 07858 518415.

Job Types: Part-time, Volunteer

Pay: From 1.00 per year

Expected hours: No less than 2 per week

Benefits:

Free parking On-site parking
Schedule:

Day shift Flexitime
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Cardiff CF11 9SW

Application deadline: 25/07/2025
Reference ID: Independent Chair of Welsh Boxing
Expected start date: 20/09/2025