Northern Ireland Volleyball is recruiting a new board (non-executive) advisor role to join us in our continued development of the sport. We are looking for individuals with relevant skills and experience in Governance and Legal.
The purpose of the Board is to provide leadership and develop policy on behalf of Northern Ireland Volleyball and work with key agencies and other sub regional partners to develop the sport and its infrastructure across Northern Ireland.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Planning: Working with the wider Board and Officers to develop national and regional plans that determine priorities within the context of the strategic plan for volleyball in Northern Ireland 2024-28 NI Volleyball Strategic Plan
- Leading and Partnering: Development of strong and appropriate links with organisations within the public, private and voluntary sector, national and regional development (Partnership) and other sub regional organisations with an interest in sport.
- Engage in Policy Formulation and Consultation: Develop future volleyball policy and contributing and responding on behalf of the Board to the consultation processes on future national and regional policies.
- Ensure the quality of governance in Volleyball. The Board shall develop individuals who can contribute skills and experience and provide the best leadership for volleyball in Northern Ireland.
- Attend Board Meetings, Annual Memberships Meetings and Key Sporting Events.
Time Requirements
- Attendance and active participation at Board meetings at least 4 times per year.
- Attendance at our annual general meeting.
- Attendance at our annual events.
- Ad-hoc email and phone commitment.
If you are interested in being considered for this role then please send a current CV and covering letter to info@nivolleyball.com outlining your expertise for the role along with a detailed description of what you would bring to the role.
Closing date for applications is Friday 31st October 2025
Northern Ireland Volleyball is an equal opportunities employer and aims to provide a working environment free from any form of harassment, intimidation, victimisation, or discrimination. We aim to ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, marital status, race or ethnic origin, LGBT+ identity, age, or disability.