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ABC Board Recruitment

Active Black Country Board Director Vacancies

Active Black Country are seeking to recruit a Chair for our Audit, Risk & Compliance Committee and an additional Board Director to provide the strategic oversight that is essential to delivering our mission. We are particularly interested in recruiting individuals with a Finance or Legal background, understanding and skills.

It is a fantastic opportunity to help lead a values driven organisation that aims to make a difference to the lives of local people. We are looking for individuals who will bring energy and commitment to help us develop our governance and contribute to creating an active Black Country.

The Active Black Country Board encourages diversity to maximise achievements, good practice, innovation and impact and aim to ensure our organisations reflects the communities we aim to serve. We especially welcome applicants from under-represented or marginalised groups including, but not limited to, people from ethnically diverse communities and those with a disability or long-term health condition.

The post is not remunerated but out of pocket expenses can be paid. For full details please see our Board Recruitment pack and role descriptions. For further information on Active Black Country please see our website – www.activeblackcountry.co.uk

We are always keen to work with applicants to make it easier for you to become a Board Member.

We can make adjustments where needed, perhaps due to a disability or sensory impairment or with digital access.

To apply:

  1. Please submit an expression of interest explaining why you are interested in this role, detailing how you are a good candidate for this post and how you fulfil the person specification – we recommend that this is no longer than two pages
  2. The declaration form – but completion of the equalities section is not mandatory, this is requested for monitoring purposes in line with our commitment to equality and diversity
  3. Please submit your expression to enquiries@Activeblackcountry.co.uk

Closing Date: 17th November 2023

Please note interviews will be held on the 23rd of November with a panel of existing Active Black Country Board Members. For an informal discussion on any aspect of the role please contact Ian Carey (ABC Chief Executive Officer) Ian.carey@Activeblackcountry.co.uk or on 07507060970 or Amanda Tomlinson (ABC Board Chair) - contactable via the details above.

Please download the documents below for additional information. 

Board Recruitment Pack  
Board Director role description
Chair of Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee role description
Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form


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