UK Board Member Positions Available
Deadline: We will close the position when suitable candidates have been found, so please apply as soon as possible.
The True Athlete Project (TAP) is recruiting 2 new trustees (non-executive board members) for our UK charity.
We are committed to nurturing a diverse and inclusive environment, and we encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of race, colour, gender, gender identity or expression, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
About Us
We are a registered charity in both the United Kingdom and the United States.
We’re a community of athletes, coaches, mindfulness teachers, researchers, and sport for change pioneers, and our mission is to build a more compassionate world through sport.
Our unique approach - which revolutionizes sport through mindfulness - is making waves in the sporting sector, and is truly changing lives.
Our 2030 strategy especially focuses on two specific U.N. Sustainable Development Goals:
Goal 3.4: Improved mental & physical health for people from all backgrounds
Goal 4.7: Transformative Education: Empowering global citizens
View our website: www.thetrueathleteproject.org
Our portfolio of projects: www.thetrueathleteproject.org/impact-portfolio
Our recent press: www.thetrueathleteproject.org/press--praise
The Opportunity
We have grown significantly year-on-year, and we now are in a strong position to begin the next phase of our journey, ensuring that we make good long-term decisions so that we can make a difference to the people who need us most.
If selected, you will be part of a world-class team of professionals who believe in the transformative power of sport, and who are determined to make a meaningful difference. You will expand your network, form deep connections, develop a wide variety of skills, and be part of a powerful community.
The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for candidates with strengths in one or more of the following areas:
Ideally, candidates will have an excellent understanding of:
In addition, it is essential that you:
The Commitment
Board members are expected to attend quarterly board meetings (2hrs) in addition to preparing fully for meetings (e.g. reviewing documents), as part of a total contribution of 3 days per quarter. Within this commitment, the successful candidates will be expected to provide support to the executive team, for example through attending subgroup meetings. We also expect board members to participate in 1-2 in-person fundraising events per year.
The majority of board and subgroup meetings are held online, on weekday evenings. We plan to hold one strategy day per year - these are typically held in London.
Prospective board members will be subject to the necessary background checks in line with best practice guidance.
Your Next Steps
Interested candidates should submit a C.V. and a statement of interest (no more than one page) to TAP Founder & CEO, Sam Parfitt ([email protected]). Please also provide links to your social media profiles. We will end the application period once we have a suitable shortlist of candidates.
Please contact Sam Parfitt ([email protected]) if you have any questions.
We will arrange initial phone calls with shortlisted candidates and then have a panel interview for the final candidates with several board members.
If you require any accessibility assistance please let us know by emailing [email protected] and we will be glad to provide support.
The True Athlete Project is formed of two independent legal entities: The True Athlete Project (US), which is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organisation under US federal tax guidelines (EIN: 81-1063080), and The True Athlete Project Ltd (UK), which is a UK charity (charity no. 1198569).
The True Athlete Project (TAP) is recruiting 2 new trustees (non-executive board members) for our UK charity.
We are committed to nurturing a diverse and inclusive environment, and we encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of race, colour, gender, gender identity or expression, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
About Us
We are a registered charity in both the United Kingdom and the United States.
We’re a community of athletes, coaches, mindfulness teachers, researchers, and sport for change pioneers, and our mission is to build a more compassionate world through sport.
Our unique approach - which revolutionizes sport through mindfulness - is making waves in the sporting sector, and is truly changing lives.
Our 2030 strategy especially focuses on two specific U.N. Sustainable Development Goals:
Goal 3.4: Improved mental & physical health for people from all backgrounds
Goal 4.7: Transformative Education: Empowering global citizens
View our website: www.thetrueathleteproject.org
Our portfolio of projects: www.thetrueathleteproject.org/impact-portfolio
Our recent press: www.thetrueathleteproject.org/press--praise
The Opportunity
We have grown significantly year-on-year, and we now are in a strong position to begin the next phase of our journey, ensuring that we make good long-term decisions so that we can make a difference to the people who need us most.
If selected, you will be part of a world-class team of professionals who believe in the transformative power of sport, and who are determined to make a meaningful difference. You will expand your network, form deep connections, develop a wide variety of skills, and be part of a powerful community.
The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for candidates with strengths in one or more of the following areas:
- Legal
- Commercial
- Human Resources
- Sport for Social Change
- Fundraising
Ideally, candidates will have an excellent understanding of:
- social enterprise and small business/charities
- sport for social change, and the sporting sector as a whole
- mindfulness-based practices
In addition, it is essential that you:
- appreciate and deeply understand the need for our holistic approach;
- would enthusiastically fundraise for our charity;
- have a strong network relevant to our strategic ambitions (i.e. the sport, health, education, finance, sponsorship and/or fundraising sectors) that you will be comfortable drawing upon for the benefit of TAP;
- are highly motivated to find the time to actively support the charity beyond the quarterly board meetings;
- bring a rich perspective to the position, which complements the existing team;
- can show demonstrated engagement with diverse groups;
- embody acceptance and kindness, professionally and personally;
- are passionate about mental health.
The Commitment
Board members are expected to attend quarterly board meetings (2hrs) in addition to preparing fully for meetings (e.g. reviewing documents), as part of a total contribution of 3 days per quarter. Within this commitment, the successful candidates will be expected to provide support to the executive team, for example through attending subgroup meetings. We also expect board members to participate in 1-2 in-person fundraising events per year.
The majority of board and subgroup meetings are held online, on weekday evenings. We plan to hold one strategy day per year - these are typically held in London.
Prospective board members will be subject to the necessary background checks in line with best practice guidance.
Your Next Steps
Interested candidates should submit a C.V. and a statement of interest (no more than one page) to TAP Founder & CEO, Sam Parfitt ([email protected]). Please also provide links to your social media profiles. We will end the application period once we have a suitable shortlist of candidates.
Please contact Sam Parfitt ([email protected]) if you have any questions.
We will arrange initial phone calls with shortlisted candidates and then have a panel interview for the final candidates with several board members.
If you require any accessibility assistance please let us know by emailing [email protected] and we will be glad to provide support.
The True Athlete Project is formed of two independent legal entities: The True Athlete Project (US), which is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organisation under US federal tax guidelines (EIN: 81-1063080), and The True Athlete Project Ltd (UK), which is a UK charity (charity no. 1198569).
The first time our UK board of directors met each other in person!
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Some of the team!
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