Role Profile: Para Football Executive Committee MemberPurpose of the Role:
To provide strategic leadership, governance, and oversight to drive the global growth of Para Football. The Executive Committee Member will play a pivotal role in advancing the organisation’s mission to promote, regulate, and develop Para Football for persons with disabilities.
1. Strategy & Governance:
- Lead the development and execution of long-term strategic plans to expand Para Football’s impact.
- Ensure strong governance frameworks, compliance, and ethical standards.
2. Partnerships & Sponsorship:
- Drive commercial and strategic partnerships to enhance funding, visibility, and sustainability.
- Support sponsorship strategies to grow revenue and engagement.
3. Decision-Making & Oversight:
- Participate in Executive Committee meetings, voting on key policies, budgets, and initiatives.
- Represent the interests of stakeholders (players, federations, sponsors, and partners).
4. Development & Advocacy:
- Champion initiatives to expand Para Football’s reach, including grassroots programs, competitions, and global partnerships.
- Advocate for inclusivity, accessibility, and equality in football.
5. Financial Stewardship:
- Contribute to financial oversight, ensuring sustainable growth and responsible budgeting.
6. Representation:
- Serve as a global ambassador for Para Football at events, conferences, and media engagements.
- Proven expertise in strategy, sponsorship, partnerships, and/or governance (sports, nonprofit, or corporate sectors).
- Leadership experience in sports administration, business development, or nonprofit management.
- Strong strategic thinking, negotiation, and decision-making skills.
- Passion for disability inclusion and football.
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
- Regular committee meetings (virtual).
- Advisory input (~5–10 hours/month).
- Shape the future of Para Football on a global scale.
- Network with sports leaders, sponsors, and advocates.
- Drive meaningful social impact through sport.
Application: Initial application window until 31st May 2025 by submitting a CV and Cover Letter to [email protected].
We particularly welcome applications from individuals with disabilities and are committed to an inclusive recruitment process.