1. WELSH AMATEUR BOXING ASSOCIATION ARE LOOKING FOR:
New Board members from within the sport of boxing
Willingness to learn & make a positive difference to WABA
Able to commit the time to attend Board Meetings (please note Board meetings will rotate across the Divisions & we will utilise video conferencing/phone conferencing to minimise travel for all Board members)
Able to commit time to manage their specific monthly tasks
The WABA Board should ideally reflect the diversity of the sport across Wales
An appreciation of the legal requirements and process of running a modern limited company

2. THE WABA PROPOSED BOARD STRUCTURE CHAIR
Role Objectives
The Chairperson of WABA is seen to be a figure head, ambassador and a principal officer for the organisation.
A Chairperson will chair and lead meetings within WABA, and be responsible for key decision making and leadership, in consultation with other Board members.
Duties and Responsibilities
To provide direction for WABA through effective leadership and management
To chair and control Board meetings, determining the agenda & content for Board meetings
To present WABA’s annual accounts, in association with the Treasurer/Company Secretary
To ensure that club statutory documents and other returns are administered and filed on time
To line manage the Chief Operating Officer
Skills and Qualities Required
Enthusiastic with a good knowledge of WABA and its financial position
A knowledge and understanding of amateur boxing
Leadership and management skills
Able to represent WABA with external partners
Confident in public speaking
Able to control meetings, follow meeting agendas, and ensure everyone has the opportunity to present their views
Well-informed about agendas of meetings and the items to be covered
Ability to ensure that all business at meetings is completed and that all decisions are understood and recorded
A good communicator, approachable, clear and concise
Role Details
This is a voluntary role.
Time commitment required will vary throughout the year, however we anticipant 4-5 hours per week.
You will be able to claim travel expenses.

3. THE WABA PROPOSED BOARD STRUCTURE VICE CHAIR
Role Objectives
The Vice Chairperson will support the Chairperson to lead WABA. The Vice Chairperson will attend all Board meetings within the organisation, and support the Chair in the making of key decisions and leadership within WABA, in consultation with other Board members.
In the absence of the Chairperson, the Vice Chair will take on the role of Chair.
Duties and Responsibilities
To support the Chairperson and control Board meetings
To consult with the Chairperson on matters regarding WABA, supporting in making decisions when required
To represent WABA at external meetings when required
To be involved, where appropriate, in the coordination of WABA activities
To support the Chairperson to manage and oversee the work of WABA staff and volunteers
Skills and Qualities Required
Enthusiastic with a good knowledge of WABA and its financial position
A knowledge and understanding of boxing
Leadership and management skills, a good communicator and confident in public speaking
Able to represent WABA at external meetings
Able to support the Chairperson to control meetings, follow meeting agendas, and ensure everyone has the opportunity to present their views
Well-informed about agendas of meetings and the items to be covered
Ability to support the Chairperson to ensure that all business at meetings is completed and that all decisions are understood and recorded
Role Details
This is a voluntary role.
Time commitment required will vary throughout the year, however we anticipant 2-3 hours per week.
You will be able to claim travel expenses.

4. THE WABA PROPOSED BOARD STRUCTURE
BOARD DIRECTOR or NON EXECUTIVE; SAFEGUARDING & EQUALITY
Role Objectives
The Safeguarding & Equality Board Director will provide leadership and strategic direction in the areas of equality and the safeguarding, diversity and protection of children & vulnerable adults.
Duties and Responsibilities
Providing advice and guidance to the COO, Board, GC & members on equality and boxer safety
To resolve operational issues in safeguarding and equality
To ensure adherence to safeguarding and equality best practice throughout WABA
To work with partner organisations to ensure that best practice in WABA continues to evolve and improve
Compiling and submitting documents to enable WABA to attain the next level of the Equality Standard in Sport.
To review & update processes for safeguarding and protecting of children and vulnerable adults.
Communicate processes to GC, Divisions and member clubs within WABA
Resolving safeguarding issues, including investigatory work, selecting members of Case Management Groups, maintaining effective communications with all parties and maintaining case records
Skills and Qualities Required
Experience of either Equality or Safeguarding, in a professional or voluntary capacity
Experience and understanding of sport, ideally boxing
Experience of working with children and young people
Understanding of the relevant legal framework and national guidance for relevant policies
Role Details
This is a voluntary role.
Time commitment required will vary throughout the year, however we anticipant 2-3 hours per week.
You will be able to claim travel expenses.

5. THE WABA PROPOSED BOARD STRUCTURE
BOARD DIRECTOR or NON EXECUTIVE; LEGAL & GOVERNANCE
Role Objectives
The Board lead for Legal & Governance will provide leadership & strategic direction in the areas of legal and governance for a national sporting organisation.
Duties and Responsibilities
Be able to deliver the key legal and governance objectives of the current WABA strategy
To provide advice & guidance to the Board, COO, & GC on the current legal & governance positions
To work with legal & governance partners to ensure WABA are complying with all guidelines
Ensuring all policies are up to date
Resolve legal and governance issues with all the relevant parties
Skills and Qualities Required
Experience in a legal or governance capacity
Experience and understanding of sport, ideally boxing
Have experience of working at a senior level to promote the work of an organisation
Have the ability to lead the Board of developing and delivering a legal & governance plan
Role Details
This is a voluntary role.
Time commitment required will vary throughout the year, however we anticipant 2-3 hours per week.
You will be able to claim travel expenses.

6. THE WABA PROPOSED BOARD STRUCTURE
BOARD DIRECTOR or NON EXECUTIVE; COMMUNICATIONS
Role Objectives
To provide leadership and strategic direction focusing on the vision, core values and objectives of WABA.
Duties and Responsibilities
In liaison with the Board Chair, Chief Operating Officer and fellow Board members:
Establish a vision and strategy for the organisation;
Monitor progress against agreed goals and objectives;
Review the core values of the vision at least every four years;
Monitor performance, financial expenditure, risk and resource allocation against the strategic plan at least quarterly;
Build effective relationships with external partners as required by the Board;
Undertake training as appropriate and participate in an annual Board evaluation process and individual evaluation;
Attend events and meetings as appropriate and act as hosts to partners, sponsors and other stakeholders as required.
Skills and Qualities Required
Be a member of a recognised institute or association in the fields of communications, public affairs/relations, sponsorship or marketing;
Have experience of working at senior level to promote the work of an organisation;
Have the ability to lead the Board on developing a communications plan;
Be able to lead the organisation on developing its marketing and branding to reflect its values and culture
Have experience of sponsorship development and/or CSR (community and social responsibility)
Role Details
This is a voluntary role.
Time commitment required will vary throughout the year, however we anticipant 2-3 hours per week.
You will be able to claim travel expenses.

7. THE WABA PROPOSED BOARD STRUCTURE
BOARD DIRECTOR or NON EXECUTIVE; FINANCE
Role Objectives
To provide financial leadership for Welsh Amateur Boxing, this Board director or non-executive director will be required to develop and deliver the financial strategic direction of WABA, ensuring growth and sustainability.
Duties and Responsibilities
Set the long term financial policies and strategy for WABA
Approval of the financial controls & annual capital expenditure
Maintaining financial governance at Board level
Play a full part in enabling the Board to arrive at balanced and objective decisions in the performance of its agreed role and functions in relation to Welsh Amateur Boxing’s Strategic Plan and any encompassing Government funding agreements
Skills and Qualities Required
Ideally an accredited accountant, finance controller or financial director of a limited company
Passionate about boxing, and wanting to make a positive difference to sport in Wales
The ability to think and plan ahead, to develop a clear vision and enthuse others
The ability to accept accountability for Board performance, and probe and challenge constructively, and the ability to hold the COO to account
A high level of ability to influence, with political acumen
Be committed to working as a team member, and the ability to take on a personal leadership role and build an effective team
Role Details
This is a voluntary role.
Time commitment required will vary throughout the year, however we anticipant 2-3 hours per week.
You will be able to claim travel expenses.

8. THE WABA PROPOSED BOARD STRUCTURE
BOARD DIRECTOR or NON EXECUTIVE; COMMUNITY
Role Objectives
To develop the WABA community strategy with the support of the Chief Operating Officer. Once defined the key objective will be to deliver and monitor the plan over the coming 2 years.
Duties and Responsibilities
Define the community vision for WABA in Wales, work with the Board and ensure we optimise revenue and growth with all members
Ensure WABA are aware of potential grants and educate members in the process of local funding
Build a sustainable model which clubs can work within, regardless of their own vision
Oversee all monitoring and evaluations for WABA, & work with external partners ensuring best practise
Skills and Qualities Required
Experience of developing or working with a community based organisation
Passion for boxing, and wanting to make a difference to the sport across Wales
Excellent Board level verbal and written skills
Ability to lead change, and have the personality to make a positive contribution
Proven leadership skills and an appreciation of the volunteer sector
Role Details
This is a voluntary role.
Time commitment required will vary throughout the year, however we anticipant 2-3 hours per week.
You will be able to claim travel expenses.

9. Number of weeks/days prior to EGM
Final Date
Event / Activity
Number of weeks/days prior to EGM
Thursday 20th April 2017
EGM notice released
8 weeks
Nomination form for Elected Directors, Chair and Vice Chair released
Thursday 18 May 2017
Closing date for nominations for
Elected Directors, Chair and Vice Chair
4 weeks
W/C 22 May 2017
Nominee Open Day; An opportunity for all nominees to meet the existing General Council with an informal Question & Answer session
No later than
Sunday 28 May 2017
EGM Agenda released with agenda papers, all nominations for election, voting process and Proxy Forms
3 weeks
No later than 2.00 p.m.
Friday 16 June 2017
Completed Proxy Forms received by Independent Auditors
No later than 48 hours
before the start of the meeting
Sunday 18 June 2017, a.m.
EGM