Birmingham FA - Independent Chair

Due to the current Chair's term of office ending, Birmingham County Football Association (BCFA) is seeking a new Independent Chair to join its Board and wider team. The role provides strategic leadership, independent judgement and constructive challenge, working in partnership with the Board, Chief Executive and Senior Leadership Team. The Independent Chair will guide the Association's strategic direction and help ensure football across the West Midlands Combined Authority and Warwickshire remains inclusive, sustainable, accessible, safe and enjoyable for all.

• Provide strategic leadership, independent judgement and constructive challenge to the Board and Association.
• Lead the Board in setting and monitoring the organisation's strategic and financial priorities.
• Ensure alignment with The FA's national strategy, regulatory requirements and the needs of communities, clubs, leagues and volunteers.
• Promote effective governance and ensure the Association operates with integrity, transparency and strong accountability.
• Oversee organisational performance, financial sustainability and risk management.
• Support and constructively challenge the Chief Executive and Senior Leadership Team to deliver the Association's business objectives.
• Help ensure decisions are made in the best interests of football across the region.
• Maintain high standards of conduct, safeguarding and accountability.
• Help BCFA build on its achievements, respond to emerging challenges and realise its ambitions for grassroots football and community benefit.
• Shape the future of football across the West Midlands Combined Authority and Warwickshire.

• Experienced leader.