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The Board Role & Time Commitment3

Candidate Person Specification3-4

Role Key Responsibilities4

Scottish Gymnastics Background4

Scottish Gymnastics Organisation Structure5

Summary of Terms & Conditions5

How to Apply6

The Board Role

As the National Governing Body for Gymnastics in Scotland enters the early stages of a new 12 year strategic plan to ensure a successful future for Scottish Gymnastics. This will rely upon a commitment to one long term vision and a strong and supportive Board who ensure Scottish Gymnastics is building stability through the development of strong governance and management.

The vision is focused upon the delivery of strategic objectives in four, key inter-dependent areas of Clubs, People, Gymnasts and Corporate. Above all we will empower its member clubs to achieve their goals and achieve the Vision of:

“A strong Scottish Gymnastics inspiring & nurturing emerging talent”

We are looking for a candidate who has a good knowledge of sport within Scotland, a strong understanding of Gymnastics and proven experience in at least one of the Olympic gymnastics disciplines. The candidate will need strong relationship and communication skills and will play a critical role alongside other Board members, CEO, HO Performance, Pathways and Education and Technical Panels in delivering upon our commitments made in our new Strategic Plan to provide Board support for this important aspect of our strategy.

The jobholder will report into Scott Harper who was appointed into the Remunerated Independent Chair role on 1st November 2013.

A full copy of the 2015-2027 Strategic Plan can be accessed via this link -

Time Commitment

This role requires six to nine days per year on average for general duties including Board meetings and preparation time. Meetings are held every six weeks normally from September to June. The Technical Director -Olympic Disciplines will be elected onto the Board at the Annual General Meeting for an initial two year term.

Candidate Person Specification

Essential

  • Ability to maintain a focus on strategy rather than operational detail
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to influence key people to take ownership of and implement policy
  • Ability to gain and maintain the trust and respect of the company’s staff, fellow Board members and external stakeholders
  • Strong understanding of gymnastics and proven experience in at least one of the following gymnastics discipline:-

-Women’s Artistic

-Men’s Artistic

-Trampoline

-Rhythmic

  • Ability to build strong working relationships, especially with volunteers

Desirable

  • Sports related degree/ qualification or sports related work experience
  • Performance managed elite sports programmes
  • World Class programmes in sport
  • Awareness of the organisational structure of Scottish sport
  • Awareness of SG strategy and vision

Role Key Responsibilities

  1. In liaison with the Chair, Chief Executive Officer and fellow Board members, establish the Vision and Strategy for SG and monitor progress of the delivery of the Vision and Strategy ensuring that necessary financial and other resources are in place to meet its objectives.
  2. In liaison with the Chair, Chief Executive and fellow Board members, monitor and evaluate the work of Sub-Groups and Committees, ensuring that they are performing the key performance indicators, where appropriate on budget and on time according to the operational plans.
  3. To ensure that the various Technical Panels for Olympic disciplines operate within their technical remit and at times to attend Panel meetings.
  4. To support the Head of Performance, Pathways and Education (HPPE) with the implementation of performance development strategies for non-Olympic disciplines.
  5. To liaise with the HPPE, Coaches and Panel Chairs regarding changes to technical requirements in the Olympic disciplines.
  6. To liaise with the Finance Manager on the preparation, submission and implementation of Lottery funded programmes.
  7. To liaise with the HPPE in reviewing the effectiveness of performance programmes for the Olympic disciplines.
  8. Attend SG events and meetings as appropriate.
  9. Contribute to the Board Agenda and contribute enthusiastically to debate and sit on sub-committees of the Board where requested by the Chair.
  10. Maintain a current knowledge of the Board’s activities, work of SG and the work of relevant Committees, undertaking training where appropriate.
  11. Together with the Chair, Chief Executive and fellow Board members report to the membership annually.

Scottish Gymnastics Background

Scottish Gymnastics (SG) is the National Governing Body for Gymnastics in Scotland and was established in 1890 and incorporated as a company limited by guarantee in 1997. It is responsible for the development and governance of five Olympic and non-Olympic disciplines: Women’s Artistic, Men’s Artistic, Rhythmic, Trampoline and Acrobatics and 5 other competitive

disciplines within the sport - TeamGym, Tumbling, Schools, Disabilities, and for programmes that deliver ‘Gymnastics for All’.

SG is recognised by UK Sport, the Scottish Sports Association (SSA) and sportscotland. It is also an affiliated member of British Gymnastics (BG) which represents the four home countries at the Olympics, Federation of International Gymnastics (FIG) and the European Governing Body for Gymnastics (UEG).

Scottish Gymnastics’ major partner and funding agency is sportscotland. It is one of the agencies responsible for overseeing the implementation of Reaching Higher the Scottish Government’s national strategy for sport in Scotland. Member levels remain healthy with over 19,000 members and circa 160 registered clubs.

Scottish Gymnastics has been through major change in the past 3 years including relocation to new offices in South Gyle in Edinburgh, undertaking a detailed strategic review of its strategy and corporate plan, and a new organisation structure, including a new CEO who started in September 2014.

A new Board was put in place in November 2012, followed by a new Chair in November 2013 and has been fully involved in the development of the new SG strategy, and running of the association including chairing a number of sub-committees e.g. Remuneration and Nominations Panel. Current Board members come from wide ranging commercial and sports backgrounds and we aim to achieve at least 30% female Board members by 2017.

In April 2015, and following extensive consultation with the membership a longer term strategy has been introduced to guide the work of Scottish Gymnastics through to 2027. This long-term strategy and vision places clubs at the centre with a series of interlinked objectives designed to develop the people who can transform Scottish Gymnastics to better serve the needs of all Scottish gymnasts.

The Board continues to develop a close working relationship with British Gymnastics and has established a formal working partnership to deliver an enhanced range of service to member clubs. Developing the strategic relationship with British Gymnastics will be an ongoing focus as we seek opportunities to strengthen commercial partnerships.

This is an exciting time for Scottish Gymnastics following the successful 2014 Commonwealth Games and 2015 World Championships held in Glasgow, and we are committed to ensure that we leave a strong legacy for gymnastics across Scotland.

Scottish Gymnastics Organisation Structure

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Summary of Terms & Conditions

Location:

Board meetings are generally held at Caledonia House, 1 Redheughs Rigg, South Gyle, Edinburgh EH12 9DQ.

Salary:

This position is not remunerated, however, expenses will be paid for Directors incurring business travel, accommodation and other expenses (including subsistence) on behalf of SG.

How to Apply

Scottish Gymnastics is an equal opportunities employer and would welcome applications from a fully diverse range of candidates, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability.

These Board roles are elected posts and will require the Scottish Gymnastics Voting Members to review your details prior to voting at the AGM. If you are not associated with a gymnastics club or would value a confidential discussion about the role please contact Scott Harper on 07710 487567 who can discuss how we can help with your application.

To apply candidates should send the following:

  • Completed Nomination form
  • Your motivation for the post and relevant experience
  • Up to date curriculum vitae

Items 1 and 2 will be circulated to the membership as part of the AGM process.

Completed nomination forms should be sent online to Lara Gregson at by close of business on Friday, 29 July 2016.

Candidates will be invited to the AGM to support their application with appointments made by the membership at the meeting on 28 August at Stirling Court Hotel, University of Stirling.

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