The Sport
This is what “Wheelchair Rugby” is all about:
The Organisation
As an International Federation, we are professionalising the organisation, developing and putting in place strong governance and aiming to position the sport of wheelchair rugby as a “world leader in Para sport”. We have a great product and with strong and diverse leadership this can benefit athletes with a disability as well as their families and an amazing volunteer base of which the organisation is massively reliant on. We have an ambitious strategic plan in place:
IWRF Strategic Plan 2019 – 2024 Executive Summary
The role
- This is a voluntary role on a non-executive Board.
- The successful candidate will be the lead on the board in terms of financial matters, providing oversight to the operational financial management which is currently being delivered by a service provider.
- It involves being chair of the Audit and Risk Management Committee, providing advice to the board.
- The position would also contribute to all strategic matters.
- Candidates would be expected to scrutinise board papers, support the CEO and provide challenge constructively.
- We host board meetings six weekly at 8/9 PM UTC time. Approximately 2 hours duration.
- There may be one in-person meeting per year.
- Audit and Risk Management meetings will take place 2 or 3 times a year to link with board meetings.
- There may be occasions where an additional day or two may be required to pull together yearly financial reports.
- Attendance at international events is minimal.
The person
- Strong and varied experience within finance is mandatory (Certified Public Accountant or recognised equivalent).
- Some knowledge of the sporting landscape would be favourable.
- Committed to the values of the organisation.
- Expenses are provided where travel or achieving the above is required.
Deadline for receipt of interest – 26th of February 2021
Interviews – 1st of March 2021 (week commencing)
Board Meeting – 9th of March 2021, 20:00 UTC
Contact the IWRF CEO, Steve Griffiths for more information via the office@IWRF.com