The Directors are responsible for the strategic management of the UKBJJA, on a voluntary basis. Directors are elected from Member Club representatives to serve a period of four years. (Any director may be re-elected for a maximum of two consecutive terms._

All directors:

  • Must be Members of the UBJJA, and if a club owner/promoter their business(es) also members at time of election
  • Must abide by Constitution and all relevant UKBJJA Policies
  • Must not be disqualified from being a Director
  • Must be included on Companies House company records
  • Must act within powers granted by UKBJJA Constitution
  • Must exercise reasonable care, skill and diligence
  • Must act in a way most likely to promote success of Association for the benefit of its members and other stakeholders
  • Must have appropriate skills, qualifications or experience for the position applied for
  • Must not use position for personal gain
  • Must declare potential conflicts of interest
  • Must pass appropriate background checks (e.g. Enhanced DBS; AccessNI; PVG; Disclose Scotland)
  • Must complete Safeguarding and other Director training as required by the UKBJJA
  • Must attend 1 board meeting per month
  • Must be committed to volunteering towards 1 event per quarter or 20 hours quarterly as required by the association

Chairman

  • Provides leadership of the Board and the Association
  • Sets strategic objectives to ensure Association’s principles and objectives are met
  • Provides casting vote at Board meetings
  • Manages senior staff, including CEO
  • Accountable for fulfilling their responsibilities

Treasurer

  • Oversees financial affairs of the Association to ensure they are legal, constitutional and within accepted accounting practice
  • Ensures proper records are kept and that effective financial procedures are in place
  • Monitors and reports on the financial health of the organisation
  • Oversee the production of necessary financial reports/returns, accounts and audits*
  • Identifies and develops fundraising opportunities
  • Accountable for fulfilling their responsibilities

(*NB day to day financial tasks & reporting will be undertaken by CEO, bookkeeper & accountant as appropriate)

Secretary:

  • Oversees that Board meetings, AGMs and EGMs are properly administered*.
  • Reviews membership reports and ensures that reports are timely and accurate*
  • Monitors Board and Committee member action points.
  • Responsible for ensuring the proper conduct of Board meetings and the AGM as called/ organised by the Chairman / CEO
  • Draws up agendas together with the Chair and CEO and ensure compliance.
  • Review and approval of Meeting Minutes and ultimately responsible for ensuring that a minute taker is available.
  • Ensures accurate recording of decisions and actions in the minutes and reporting to the next committee meeting on the progress of actions and the result of decisions, supported by the CEO.
  • Accountable for fulfilling their responsibilities

(*Membership reports to be compiled by CEO and membership staff)

Regional Development Directors (England, Northern Ireland, Scotland & Wales)

  • Identifies opportunities for growth and promotion of Association in relevant country
  • Ensures regional activities are compliant with relevant local laws and relevant local sports council guidance
  • Liaises with local Sports Council
  • Supports regional championships
  • Organise, run and support at least one event per quarter to increase participation in their countries (including but not limited to junior development camps, kids’ competition events, national training events etc).
  • Drives membership outreach and relations in territory
  • Fosters national stakeholder and local government relationships in territory

Principal Council Officer

  • The Principal Council Officer (PCO) will serve as the central coordinating figure within the UKBJJA Council.
  • Organises and Chairs annual Council Meeting to independently review and consider the report of the Board of Directors
  • Presents the Council’s views of the report of the Board of Directors to the Annual General Meeting.
  • Coordinates the activities of regional council members, ensuring consistency in communication, development initiatives, and event coordination across all regions.
  • Act as the liaison between the central UKBJJA leadership and regional council members, providing guidance and support as needed.
  • Monitor the progress and effectiveness of regional initiatives ensuring alignment with the UKBJJA’s broader objectives.
  • Compile and present quarterly reports summarizing the achievements and challenges of regional council members and submit these reports to the UKBJJA Board of Directors, ensuring transparency and continuous improvement.
  • In the event of a vote on any Council Matter the PCO will have the casting vote to resolve any ties.

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Posted
7 August, 2025