Wiltshire Football Association is seeking to appoint Independent Non-Executive Directors to join their Board and support existing members with the strategic oversight of the organisation to realise its ambitions in the region. Wiltshire FA is the not-for-profit, governing body of football in the county of Wiltshire, serving a grassroots football family of over 22,000 players across more than 1,000 clubs. Wiltshire FA seeks to grow participation, promote diversity and regulate the sport for everyone to enjoy.

Having welcomed a new Chief Executive Officer in March 2024 and a new Chair in January 2025, it is an exciting time to join Wiltshire FA in the early phases of their 2024-2028 strategic cycle and support the development of grassroots football across the county.

With this board recruitment, the skillsets Wiltshire FA are looking for are:

• Finance – a qualified accountant with strategic finance experience
• Commercial – experienced in income generation / fundraising / partnerships / funding bids
• Retail and multi-site experience will also be looked on favourably when coupled with the above skillsets

Location: Wiltshire FA Green Lane Playing Fields, Devizes, SN10 5EP.

Remuneration: This is a voluntary role with relevant expenses reimbursed.

Time Commitment: 1-2 days per month, inclusive of: 6 board meetings annually, sub-committee meetings, preparation for meetings, annual in person strategy day, ad hoc strategic support to the executive.

Term: The appointment is for a three-year term.

For further details, including the job description, person specification, and information on how to apply, please visit https://candidates.perrettlaver.com/vacancies quoting reference number 7870. Candidates wishing to apply should submit a CV (including comprehensive details of key achievements and responsibilities) along with a covering letter which fully addresses the competencies outlined in the role description and person specification.

The closing date for applications is 9am (BST) on Monday 16th June 2025. 

Wiltshire FA will be supported in this appointment by executive search firm Perrett Laver. Any initial enquiries should be directed to Joe Blanch at joe.blanch@perrettlaver.com and +44 (0)20 7340 6258.

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