This example is given for information only and this process needs to be developed and adapted to suit your
organisations circumstances. This should not be taken as legal advice in anyway, especially in relation to information
regarding your governing document.
British Swimming
Role Description
Role Title:
Independent Member of British Swimming Ltd
Role Purpose:
To provide leadership and strategic direction focusing on the vision,
core values and objectives of British Swimming.
Responsibilities
1. In liaison with the Board Chairman, Chief Executive and fellow Board members
establish a vision and strategy for British Swimming.
2. In liaison with the Board Chairman, Chief Executive and fellow Board members
monitor progress annually against the vision and strategy.
3. In liaison with the Board Chairman, Chief Executive and fellow Board members
review the core values of the vision at least every five years.
4. In liaison with the Chairman, Chief Executive and fellow Board members ensure each
member of the Senior Management team has clearly defined areas of responsibility
linked to the strategic plan.
5. In liaison with the Board Chairman, Chief Executive and fellow Board members
monitor performance, financial expenditure and resource allocation against the
strategic plan at least quarterly to ensure the maintenance of a sound financial and
resource platform at all times.
6. Where appropriate, act as Board Liaison member to a technical committee and
undertake the roles and responsibilities set out in the applicable role description for
that position.
7. Where appropriate, sit on sub-committees and/or working groups related to British
Swimming and undertake the roles and responsibilities set out in the applicable role
description for that position.
8. Attend British Swimming events and meetings as appropriate and act as hosts to
partners, members of the supporters club etc.
9. Maintain a current knowledge of the Board’s activities, work of British Swimming and
the work of relevant technical committees.
This example is given for information only and this process needs to be developed and adapted to suit your
organisations circumstances. This should not be taken as legal advice in anyway, especially in relation to information
regarding your governing document.
10. Undertake training as appropriate and participate in an annual Board evaluation
process and individual evaluation.
11. Together with the Chairman, Chief Executive and fellow Board members report to the
membership annually.