Great Britain Hockey seeks new President

Great Britain Hockey Ltd is a membership organisation comprising the three Home Countries and is the body responsible for delivering Great Britain’s success for hockey at the Olympic Games.

GBHL is seeking candidates for the position of President following Roger Self’s decision to stand down as a result of ill health.  The role is an honorary one and may require up to 50 days per annum particularly in the Olympic year itself.

A role description is below. For an informal discussion about the position please contact Bryn Williams Acting President on 07775 991030.

Applicants should submit their C.Vs. and a letter of application to Robin Jones, GBHL’s company secretary at: rjones1159@aol.com.

The closing date for applications is 14 December and interviews will take place in early January.

For information on GBHL please see its web site http://www.greatbritainhockey.co.uk/.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND JOB DESCRIPTON OF THE PRESIDENT

Introduction

GBHL is a membership organisation comprising the three Home Countries and is the body responsible for delivering Great Britain’s success for hockey at the Olympic Games. Much of GBHL’s work is delegated to the Nominated Country’s senior executive (GB’s Chief Operating Officer), it’s Performance Director (GB’s Performance Director-GBPD) and it’s Head Coaches who have been given additional GB duties. Key tasks of the GBHL Board are thus to undertake:

• Approving GBHL’s submission to UK Sport for funding the GB performance plan – a supplementary submission to the individual funding submissions by each of the 3 Home Nations.

• A formal annual review of the Nominated Country’s progress against plan whereby the GBPD and Head Coaches present what they have achieved.
  
• In the run up to the Olympics, the performance of the Nominated Country is reviewed against clearly defined criteria. A Nominated Country is then chosen for a further four years after the Olympics and the FIH are advised accordingly.
• GBHL has statutory responsibilities.

It is likely that the GBHL Board will meet two or three times a year until the fourth year of the Olympic cycle when it is likely to meet more frequently.

GBHL wishes to appoint a President.

Responsibilities of the President

Chair of the GBHL Board:

• • chairing the meetings
  • preparation of agenda with Company Secretary
  • agreeing the papers to be circulated with the Company Secretary
  • agreeing the minutes with the Company Secretary

Represent GBHL at various events including:

• • Olympic Games, qualifying events, tournaments and matches involving Great Britain men’s and women’s teams
  • GB Superleague and GB Youth events
  • FIH, BOA and LOCOG events and meetings, in conjunction with the Nominated Country
  • UK Sport events and meetings, in conjunction with the Nominated Country

Ensure that  the legal and statutory requirements of GBHL are being properly maintained and that GBHL is fulfilling its obligations as outlined in the Business and Performance Framework Agreement


Establish a working relationship and regular communication with the Nominated and Non Nominated Countries.  Specifically the President will:

• • Attend the Nominated Country Board meetings (or in his/her absence ensure that one of the Independent Directors attends)
  • Be available to meet with the Non Nominated Countries’ boards if required at least twice a year
  • Attend events and meetings, at the invitation of the 3 Home Countries
    

Ensure that the Board is properly constituted and structured and that the Board members have the appropriate skills and experience to undertake their roles

With the support of the GB Performance Director and GB Chief Operating Officer handle any major issues relating to the role, participation and conduct of Great Britain’s hockey teams and of GBHL.  Day to day performance and business matters have been delegated to the Nominated  Country

Key skills and qualities required

• Board experience

• Maturity, diplomacy, tact and ability to build relationships

• Intellectual capacity to analyse and debate complex issues

• A desire to be involved in supporting GBHL’s goal of achieving Olympic success

• Knowledge and experience of hockey at an elite level

Reporting to:

GBHL Board

Time Commitment

4 to 5 days per month

Fees

The position is an honorary position, with routine business expenses paid.