Chair of ESFA Enterprises (voluntary)

Are you an entrepreneurial thinker with ambitions to deliver high levels of impact in the world of children's sport? Can you create new ideas, turn plans in to action and focus on profitability, whilst maintaining ethical behaviour and practices? If so, the Chair of ESFA Enterprises may be for you!

ESFA Enterprises is a wholly owned subsidiary of the English Schools' Football Association, the National Governing Body for schools' football in England. The ESFA's purpose is the development of children through the means of Association football. You can find out more about the ESFA at schoolsfootball.org

The ESFA is a charity and has established the subsidiary company to bring new and innovative ways for children, schools and teachers to engage in schools' football. ESFA Enterprises prides itself on retaining the educational value of developing children through the lens of schools' football, and brings with it the child safety principles which are inherent in the ESFA's values. Enterprises also offers the quality that customers have come to expect from the ESFA, but in a different, exciting and commercial context.

We are now seeking to appoint a Senior Independent Director to act as Chair of ESFA Enterprises. You will be entrepreneurial, imaginative and creative, with the power to shape and influence and to bring new ideas to help develop our business. Committee experience is not essential – our qualified and experienced Company Secretary will guide you in this area whist you create and drive our business development ambitions.

You can find out more about the vacancy and how to apply, here. The deadline for applications is 5pm on 3rd May and interviews are expected to take place online on Thursday 21st May.

ESFA Enterprises is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all, irrespective of background. ESFA Enterprises is also committed to the safeguarding of children and young people, and expects all Directors to do the same.

Candidates should note that checks on individuals' social media profile may be undertaken as part of the selection process, and checks on disqualified directors will also be undertaken.

ESFA Enterprises donates its profits to the ESFA, as its parent body, to further the charity's objectives.