To support our work and to help us to demonstrate our commitment to VI sport we are looking for an Independent Director to provide guidance to Board members and staff on blind and partially sighted sport with lived experiences. To be a public ambassador for BBS in the blind and partially sighted community and wider audience.

This is an unremunerated role however reasonable travel expenses will be paid.

Meetings are held via zoom or at our offices in Leamington Spa and sometimes we utilise the meeting facilities of our partners based in London and Birmingham. There is an expectation that board members will attend a minimum of 4 meetings per annum.

Although our Head Office is in Leamington Spa, we understand that the blind and partially sighted community is spread across the UK, and we are keen to reflect that regional diversity on our Board. Blind and partially sighted people are at the heart of all that we do, therefore we would particularly welcome applicants from within the sight loss community. With virtual meetings and reasonable travelling expenses available, applicants are encouraged regardless of their geographical location.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

To provide guidance to Board members and staff on blind and partially sighted sport with lived experiences

Be a public ambassador for BBS in the blind and partially sighted community and wider audience

To ensure that the organisation complies with its governing document, charity law, company law and any other relevant legislation or regulations

To contribute actively to the board of trustees' role in giving strategic direction to the organisation.

Setting overall policy, defining goals and setting targets and evaluating performance against agreed target

To safeguard the good name and values of the organisation

Be a member of board sub-committees as requested by the Chair of Trustees and in relation to your expertise.

Specifically

Have knowledge about the sport sector and in particular the impact on blind and partially sighted sport

Represent the needs of blind and partially sighted people in sport at board events

On request, provide the board with updated sport legislation that impacts the work of BBS. e.g. government changes to safeguarding in sport policy

Be an effective communicator, able to liaise with a wide‐range of stakeholders