Board Members
Voluntary Positions - Fixed Term 3 Years from Appointment
- Contact Name
- John Byrne
- Contact Email
- j.byrne@active-together.org
- Organisation
- Active Together
- Organisation
- Active Together
- Placed On
- Tue 23rd December, 2025
- Closes
- 11:45pm - Sun 25th January, 2026
About Board Members
Active Together are seeking to recruit new Board Members. They will be individuals who have gained public respect and credibility, who bring with them personal and professional knowledge, expertise and lived experience to support Active Together achieve its strategic priorities to reduce physical inactivity levels and tackle inequalities.
New Board Members will require knowledge and understanding of the strategic issues influencing the development of physical activity and sport in one or more of the following: local government, voluntary sector sport, health, community, children and young people and private sector. What matters most is your passion to address inequality, your ability to connect and your commitment to making physical activity and sport matter. It would be advantageous if you had a close association or affiliation with physical activity, sport or health in Leicestershire, Leicester and Rutland.
These are voluntary positions and for an initial three year period (this could be extended for up to 9 years) from the date of appointment. We anticipate a commitment of a minimum 4 to 6 days approximately per calendar year, including your attendance at 4 Board meetings a year. Appropriate expenses will be paid.
A copy of the recruitment pack, role description and person specification can be downloaded below. If you would like to express an interest in this voluntary position, please submit a CV to t.dalby@active-together.org
For an informal discussion on the role contact John Byrne, Director on 01509 467475 or email j.byrne@active-together.org
The closing date for applications is 25th January 2026.
Active Together is keen to increase the diversity of its Board and welcomes nominations from all sections of the community. We would welcome applicants from black, minority, ethnic communities and disabled people as they are currently under-represented within our sector.
Supporting Documents:
Active Together Board Member Recruitment Pack (PDF, 1.4 Mb)
Board Member Ind Nom JD PS 1125 (PDF, 174.4 Kb)
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