Cambridgeshire FA

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION COMMITTEE APPLICATIONS.

Cambridgeshire FA are seeking a Non-Executive Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Director.

Cambridgeshire FA are seeking a Non-Executive Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Director

Cambridgeshire Football Association are inviting applications to chair our Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Committee. This voluntary role has an automatic position on the board of directors and council. We are looking for skilled individuals with both professional and lived experience in equality, diversity and inclusion who have a passion for developing grassroots football in Cambridgeshire.

These are exciting times for Cambridgeshire FA. Having achieved the Preliminary Level of the Equality Standard for Sport in 2022 we are keen to continue improving equality, diversity and inclusion within both the organisation and grassroots football in Cambridgeshire. We have committed to meeting the Intermediate Level of the Equality Standard within our 2021-24 strategy and this role will be key to our vision to achieve this.

You will be responsible for leading and supporting an effective, constructive, and cohesive Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Committee, and assisting the committee and County FA workforce to plan, lead and develop a strategic vision for inclusion in football within the county.

As a director of the organisation you will be expected to attend board, council, EDI committee and governance review meetings and to collaborate with board directors and other stakeholders in the strategic development of the organisation.

For more information on Cambridgeshire FA, being a board director and the role profile please see the EDI Chair and Board Member Application Pack.

To apply for this key role please send the following in an email marked ‘Private and Confidential’ to Colin Hills at Colin.hills@cambridgeshirefa.com by 25th April 2022:

  • A one page covering letter explaining your interest in the role and outlining how you meet the requirements specified in the role profile. This should also include your vision for the committee and role.

We would also be grateful if you could complete the equality and diversity monitoring form. This is used to monitor our recruitment practices and ensure/improve equality of opportunity in our employment policies. It is not mandatory and does not form part of your application.

The CFA welcomes applications from all parts of the community from people who have the necessary skills and attributes to make a positive contribution to inclusive football. If required, alternative formats of the application pack will be provided on request.

Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by 6th May 2022 to arrange a mutually convenient interview time.

The CFA is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults at risk. All eligible roles are subject to a DBS check.

Many thanks for your interest in this role. If you have any questions please contact Joanne Bull, Chief Executive and Company Secretary, by email at joanne.bull@cambridgeshirefa.com

EDI Chair & Board Member Application Pack