The Board is seeking an individual with outstanding leadership skills and achievement, with the passion and commitment to devote to the Board and stakeholders at this exciting time for the sport, representing Table Tennis England at a variety of levels ranging from local clubs and leagues through to the funding bodies, government, Great Britain Table Tennis, the European Table Tennis Union, and the International Table Tennis Federation.
The successful candidate will Chair a Board of similarly committed non-executive Directors and work closely with the Chief Executive. The Chair will also have a close relationship with the Company Members, including the National Council which plays a key role in communication between the board and the membership.
The ideal candidate is likely to have strong experience gained in a similar role within the sport sector, not for profit or wider corporate sectors.
Experience of working in an organisation that has a membership would also be helpful. In addition, this person is likely to have experience as a Trustee or Non Executive Director with a strong understanding of risk and governance together with a collaborative approach and desire to bring their skills and commitment to further develop table tennis across the country at grass roots and performance level and ensuring our sport remains inclusive to all.
This position has a 4 year period of office and that can be renewed for one further 4 year cycle.
KEY RELATIONSHIPS:
These will include:
• Table Tennis England Board
• Chief Executive
• President
• Table Tennis England Company Members, including the National Council • Great Britain Table Tennis Board
• Senior leaders at Sport England, UK Sport and Commonwealth Games England • International Table Tennis Federation and WTT
• European Table Tennis Union
Key responsibilities will include:
• Chair the Board meetings in a manner that encourages participation and information sharing while moving the Board toward consensus and prudent decision making
• Ensure the most effective use of the skills and experience of Board Members, and shape the development of the Board and its overall effectiveness
• Ensure a positive and collaborative relationship with the Chief Executive, acting as a sounding board on emerging issues and a support or challenge when necessary
• Lead objective setting and performance review of the Chief Executive and the Board in line with the Code for Sports Governance
• Ensure investment into table tennis is aligned to the pledges and objectives of Table Tennis United
• Ensure effective relationships with the Members and other key stakeholders, Including the Company Members, to deliver Table Tennis England’s strategic priorities effectively and efficiently
• Drive and influence the highest standards of governance and decision making to enable Table Tennis England to be a high performing governing body
• To represent Table Tennis England domestically and internationally at relevant events in agreement with the Chief Executive and in coordination with other members of the Board or the President of the organisation who may also represent Table Tennis England at events
All candidates must have (and will need to demonstrate in their application) the following essential criteria:
• A leader; someone with a proven ability to Chair and lead the Board evidenced by relevant Chair, INED or Trustee experience
• Outstanding vision and judgement to provide clarity of direction and enable the Board to fulfil the overall governance of the organisation
• A proven track record of strategic leadership in sport, business, or public service, and an ability to embrace the diversity of thought and those involved in table tennis and the wider sporting community
• Demonstrate a commitment to outstanding governance and track record of leading high performance organisations
• A clear understanding of the structure of British sport
• Excellent communication and presentational skills, and an inclusive leadership style that commands respect through genuine collaboration and partnership
• Strong external stakeholder management skills, able to build relationships at all levels, domestically and internationally
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a manner that would engage the Board, staff, volunteer structure and membership
• A passion for, and commitment to equality and diversity and improving the lives of anyone through sport and physical activity
• A commitment to evidence-based practice and the ability to take a critical view of innovations and provide informed challenge and drive value
DESIRABLE CRITERIA:
• A deep understanding of table tennis; the membership of the sport, the structures of table tennis from grass roots through to performance
• Understanding of how to engage with partners across the sport sector who can support the delivery of Table Tennis United
• Experience of systems / transformative change programmes would be helpful
• Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of table tennis and its governance both domestically and internationally
• Understanding and experience of other bodies in the sports landscape including UK Sport, Sport England, and the British Olympic Association
• Strong commercial acumen with proven experience of implementing additional revenue strategies across new and existing income streams.
