
Hampshire FA - Independent Board Member
- Hampshire, UK
- Part time
- 8th August 2025
Full Description
ABOUT HAMPSHIRE FA
Hampshire FA is the governing body for football in Hampshire, committed to developing the game at all levels. In line with The Football Association's National Game Strategy, Hampshire FA has produced a four-year plan aimed at providing everyone with the opportunity to participate in football for life.
Hampshire FA's objective is to use the power of football to build a better future and as with all county FA's, their goal is to work towards The FA's National Game Strategy.
ABOUT THE BOARD
The Board of Directors provide strategic and financial direction and oversight for Hampshire Football Association Limited and its subsidiary companies.
Board Members - The Board comprises a diverse team of members elected by the membership of the Association – these members are appointed for the value they bring tour work.
Purpose - The role of the Board is to enable Hampshire FA to achieve its vision and mission through effective leadership, governance, influence, and accountability. The Board members are the company directors of the Hampshire FA Group of companies, our HFA Foundation is a charitable company registered with both the Charity Commission and Companies House, the Board of Directors will confirm which of them will represent the Board of Directors on this subsidiary company.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Purpose of the role – To contribute to the development, leadership, and governance of Hampshire FA with particular focus on organisational development, driving improvement, generating learning, and supporting performance management to ensure Hampshire FA are at the forefront of football in the county.
Eligibility & Appointment – Any election to the Board of Directors at Hampshire FA will follow an open and comprehensive selection recruitment process overseen by the Nominations & Appointments Panel. The Board is made up of up to twelve directors.
Competency & Diversity – Hampshire FA recognises the benefit of a diverse Board in promoting Board effectiveness. The Board places great emphasis and encourages all forms of diversity including gender, race, disability, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity as well as culture and personality. In reviewing the Board composition, the Board will:
- Maintain at least 1/3 gender balance within Board composition
- Consider all aspects of diversity and its benefits for the current Board composition
- Identify suitable candidates based on their skills, experience, and suitability for the role
- Focus on improving one or more elements of diversity while recommending new Directors, where applicable.
Term – the appointment is for an initial period of three years with the possibility to seek re-election for up to two further terms.
Location – Members will be expected to attend Board meetings arranged whether in person or by election means. Meetings will generally be held at one of the Hampshire FA facilities or via Microsoft Teams.
Time Commitment & Remuneration – These are voluntary positions, travel, and other reasonable expenses will be reimbursed. Time commitment includes attendance and preparation for 6 Board meetings, 2 general meetings, and potentially 6 additional meetings annually as a minimum. Other appropriate contributions will be considered and agreed following appointment and may include acting as the Board lead for a specific project, or to represent Hampshire FA on a task & finish group, and/or a sub/working group, or at events, conferences, etc.
HOW TO APPLY
REQUIRE FURTHER DETAILS?
An application pack with further details about the role can be found attached below.
The organisation

- Federations & Governing Bodies
- London, UK
- 250-2000 employees
- Website
Recent years have seen tremendous progress across our game – from winning our first major tournament in 50 years to delivering pitches up and down the…
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