Vacancy for Executive Director for Inclusion and Standards

[<<] [>>] by Beatrice McGlen
8th October (CqE Official News)

With Gabrielle Higgins' appointment as Secretary and an officer of Croquet England, a vacancy has arisen on the Executive for a Director for Inclusion and Standards.

The Board of Trustees recently published Croquet England's 5-year strategy More Croquet. High standards and a safe and inclusive environment provide the framework for the 7 themes of that strategy.

The role of the Executive Director for Inclusion and Standards will include:

• Cascading the aims and objectives of Croquet England's strategy to clubs via the newly introduced Club Mark scheme.
• Setting up and chairing a cross-sectional working party to establish a continuous improvement action plan for promoting the inclusive nature of croquet and monitoring progress. The Moving to Inclusion framework and resources are available to identify areas of strength and areas for improvement.
• Working with the handicap and laws/rules committees to maintain the essential standards of the game, particularly regarding training and refreshing skills for referees, handicappers and tournament managers.
• Liaising with the Equipment Advisory group.

It is expected that the successful applicant will have some experience of leadership and management, and a particular interest in ensuring the foundations of high standards and inclusivity are spread throughout the culture of our organisation.

The Executive is currently underrepresented in a number of aspects and applications are particularly encouraged from female and minority ethnic players. A familiarity of both codes of croquet is important and active participation in GC events would help strengthen the balance of the Executive. However, prowess on the croquet court is not a requirement. Being able to work as part of a team and good communication skills are essential.

Although a background in sports governance would be useful, training will be available in this aspect of the role. Knowledge of safeguarding children and adults, beyond basic training, is desirable.

The Executive meets monthly but there is frequent communication between members of the Executive outside meetings. In addition, Directors should expect to spend sufficient time working with their committees or performing their other duties to be able to provide a monthly report to keep the other members of the Executive team well informed.

All members of the senior management team are expected to declare conflicts of interest and to undergo safeguarding training. Executive positions are voluntary.

There has never been a better time to be involved in moving our sport forward. As a member of the Executive team, you will be at the heart of Croquet England, helping to bring aspiration to reality. If you would like to find out more, then the retiring Executive Director Gabrielle Higgins, (gabrielle.higgins#croquetengland.org.uk ) or the CEO, Beatrice McGlen (beatrice.mcglen#croquetengland.org.uk are only too happy to have an informal chat. An application letter and short CV should be sent to the CEO by November 17^th.