Royal Air Force Football Association - Independent Non-Executive Director

Role Type: Volunteer

The Royal Air Force Football Association (RAF FA) is seeking to recruit an Independent Non-Executive Director to the Board of Trustees. The successful candidate will provide independent expert guidance and support to the RAF FA as it aims to deliver its Strategy and Vision.

The position reports directly to the RAF FA Chair and is selected by representatives of the RAF FA Board of Directors.

The primary responsibilities of the role are:

• Sit as an independent advisor to the RAF FA Board of Trustees.
• Support the RAF FA Chair in the delivery of football.
• Provide guidance and oversight in support of the Chair, who acts as the Responsible Person for the RAF FA and owns the Association Safety Management Plan.
• Identify and help develop relationships with key partners (including sponsors) to meet the objectives and targets of the RAF FA.
• Help support the delivery of the Association's 4-year strategy, annual operational plan and FA KPIs.
• Be an active member of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, helping to develop associated polices and take the necessary decisions.

Experience in football or another sport would be desirable as would some experience of the workings of a Board. Candidates should also have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and should be prepared to attend Board of Trustee Meetings and engage with Board members to advise as required.

The RAF FA is committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Applications are welcomed forthwith and by the closing date of Sunday 15^th June 2025. Interviews will be conducted at a mutually agreed date at end June/ start July 2025. 

For further information on the role see the below attached information pack, or you are welcome to contact Wing Commander Rachel Portlock on (+44) 0300 164 7068. Applications, in the form of a CV and covering letter should be sent by email to Vince.Williams@royalairforcefa.com or posted to, RAF FA HQ, For attention the RAFFA Business Manager, Bldg 0009, Royal Air Force Brize Norton, Carterton, Oxon OX18 3LX.