Middlesex FA is welcoming applicants for Chair of the Board to continue driving their 4-year strategy.

The Chair of the Middlesex FA should bring genuine enthusiasm for grassroots football and a willingness to drive forward their four-year strategy, with ambitious targets to continue to raise standards across the game, improve local facilities and drive growth in participation, helping to ensure everyone has access to a safe, fun and inclusive place to play. 

The ideal candidate will be an experienced Chair, proficient in good governance and able to bring together and bring the best out of a committed Board. 

An accomplished relationship builder, they will support the County FA to deliver the best possible service to the game at the local level, working in partnership with a diverse array of stakeholders across the community. 

They will have the energy and ability to support and guide the Executive in shaping a modern and effective organisation that is fit for purpose through this strategic cycle and beyond, ensuring a positive long-term future for the game.

It is expected that the Chair will:

• Be an experienced non-executive with Chair experience.
• Be an accomplished and inclusive leader, able to bring the best out of board colleagues.
• Have a good grasp of good governance.
• Be an effective decision maker, able to achieve consensus around outcomes.
• Have the energy and desire to act as an ambassador on behalf of Middlesex FA.
• Act as wise counsel and critical friend to the Chief Executive.

What will you do?

• Ensure the Board provides effective governance of the organisation and supports the development and execution of the new strategy within the scope of its Terms of Reference.
• Support the Chief Executive and ensure that the Board's work supports the objectives of Middlesex FA.
• Help the Board's development and ensure a diverse and complementary skillset across its membership.
• Contribute to the promotion and positioning of the organisation with a wide range of external stakeholders.

Estimated time commitment

• It is expected the role will take 5-6 days per month, comprising of meetings, events and more general support.
• The role requires a commitment to attend 6 Board meetings a year. Meetings are normally on a Thursday evening at Middlesex FA in Northolt and normally last in the region of 2 to 3 hours.
• In addition, it is expected the Chair will have time to support the Chief Executive Officer and offer broader support to the Executive as appropriate.
• The Chair is also required to attend General Meetings, 4 x Chair / CEO meetings arranged by the FA per year and other ad hoc events held within the County, including but not limited to their Awards Evening and Cup Finals.
• The Chair may also be required to attend other meetings of the Association's Boards, Committees and Sub-Committees as well as meetings with stakeholders.

Remuneration and expenses

• This is a voluntary role which is not accompanied by any financial remuneration.
• County FA expenses will be paid in line with the current Expense Policy of Middlesex FA.
• Travel and accommodation to FA events where The FA has agreed to reimburse County FA Expenses will be paid in line with the current County FA Expense Policy issued by The FA.

Terms of appointment

• This is a 3 year appointment in the first instance, with the opportunity to renew for a further 2 consecutive terms (maximum of 9 years total).

HOW TO APPLY

Please visit www.inclusiveboards.co.uk to apply online or send your CV and cover letter to Middlesex@inclusiveboards.co.uk

The recruitment process is being undertaken by Inclusive Boards on behalf of Middlesex Football Association. If you wish to apply for this position, please supply the following by 11.59pm on 8/6/2025:

• A detailed CV, setting out your career history, with responsibilities and achievements
• Details of two professional referees together with a brief statement of their relationship to you and over what period of time they have known you. Referees will not be contacted without your prior consent
• A cover letter (maximum two sides of A4) addressing:
  • Motivations for applying;
  • Applicable experience;
  • Knowledge and skills to fulfil the role (including in particular any examples relating to strategic and leadership skills, decision-making and communication);
  • Knowledge of grassroots football and the role of Middlesex FA within it.

Please note that the cover letter is an important part of your application and will be assessed.

If you have further questions, please email Middlesex@inclusiveboards.co.uk or call 0207 267 8369.

For further information such as role responsibilities and person specification, please review the attached pack, or click here to be redirected to Middlesex FA's website.