VACANCY – Non Executive Board Director (People and HR)

Would you like to use your skills and experience to make a difference to sport in Scotland? Joining Scottish Hockey as a volunteer Independent Non-Executive Director could be your next step.

About Scottish Hockey

It’s an exciting time to join Scottish Hockey. We have an experienced and ambitious board, a skilled and motivated staff team, a new strategy and an array of passionate, driven volunteers. Hockey is a hugely popular global sport – it’s fast, exciting and has players playing from grassroots to 70+. In Scotland, our membership has over 10,000 members. We’re in year one of our new strategy – shaping the future of Hockey in Scotland and in the process of setting our annual and cycle goals for the next four years aligned to our strategy.

About the role

We’re looking for at least one new Non-Executive Directors with a focus on People and HR.

Please take a moment to review our role pack.

Non- Executive Board Director Vacancy Path – People HR

If you’re interested then we’d love to hear from you!

Nature of Role: Voluntary

The role supports: Scottish Hockey, the Board of Directors and members of Scottish Hockey

Non-exec time commitment

Non-exec directors are required to attend the following events:

  • 4 quarterly board meetings plus our AGM
  • 3-4 committee meetings (Nominations, Remuneration and People)
  • 1-2 in-person strategy days
  • Ad-hoc hockey events such as cup finals and internationals
  • 4-year term (with option for a 2nd term)

Personal Qualities

  • Knowledge of UK employment law and practice
  • Knowledge of disciplinary processes, collective consultations, and organisational structure and design
  • Minimum of 10 years of Human Resource Business Partner experience
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience post Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development qualification

Main Responsibilities

The Board of Directors has overall responsibility for ensuring Scottish Hockey:

  • Adheres to good governance requirements
  • Has clear strategic goals and delivery plan
  • Is financially sustainable

In practice, this means you will:

  • Provide independent thought and challenge on the above
  • Share your experiences, and advice on your areas of expertise
  • Commit to our values and act as a role model.
  • Promote our work positively and attend occasional hockey events.
  • Contribute to or chair some of our committees / short life working groups.

Application

Please send your CV and covering letter to [email protected] titled ‘Board Director Vacancy’. Closing date for applications is 27th November 2026 or until the position is filled.

Interviews will be held online on Microsoft Teams and we will share our interview panel and questions in advance to give you the best opportunity to prepare.

As detailed above we particularly welcome applications from women, who are currently underrepresented on the board. Appointments will be made on merit.

 

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