Chairperson

Job Description

Scottish Gymnastics is a leading governing body within Scotland and plays a significant role in influencing strategic direction and policy across Scottish sport and gymnastics in Britain. This is a unique leadership opportunity, carrying significant scale, reach and strategic influence.

As Chair, you will lead a committed and forward‑thinking board, working closely with our CEO and the senior leadership team to strengthen the organisation, uphold the highest standards of governance, and champion a positive, inclusive culture across the gymnastics community. You will also be leading the next phase of our ambitious plans for gymnastics in Scotland as we seek to increase the impact we are having through our Leap Without Limits strategy and delivering our vision of “an uplifting gymnastics experience for all.”

We are looking for a chairperson with proven leadership at board or senior executive level in business, sport or public sector, with a strong track record in strategy development and oversight. The ability to build relationships and influence a wide range of stakeholders is crucial, along with an understanding of good governance, finance, risk and organisational accountability.

If you are passionate about the power of sport and the physical and mental benefits that it can bring to the nation and you are aligned with our vision and values, this is the role for you.

The role requires a time commitment of approximately four days per month to chair five per year board midweek evening meetings and at least two all-day face to face weekend meetings annually, as well as chair the annual AGM and any EGMs and play an active role across the committee structure. The successful applicant will work closely with the CEO through regular communications and represent Scottish Gymnastics at events and within the gymnastics community

The role requires membership of the PVG scheme.

The full job description and person specification, along with supporting information can be found below. There will be a period of transition with our current chair.

If you would like an informal chat about the role, please contact CEO Doc McKelvey at doc.mckelvey@scottishgymnastics.org in the first instance to arrange a suitable time to discuss the role further.

If you think you are right for Scottish Gymnastics and this role excites you, please send us a letter of application with your CV to us at HR@scottishgymnastics.org to arrive no later than Friday 1 May. Interviews are on Monday 8 and Tuesday 9 June, in person in Edinburgh.

Scottish Gymnastics is an equal opportunities employer and aims to provide a working environment free from any form of harassment, intimidation, victimisation or unjustifiable discrimination. We aim to ensure that no job applicant receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of discrimination. All appointments are made purely on the basis of merit and ability.