Switch the Play Foundation Request

Organisation Description

Switch the Play Foundation is the UK’s only charity dedicated to supporting all sportspeople – irrespective of their sport, background or stage of their sporting career – with their successful transition into life outside of sport. We exist because there is a hidden majority in sport. In striving for Olympic and Paralympic success or the highest performances in professional sport, fans, sporting organisations, and brands expect a huge amount from athletes. They make huge sacrifices to pursue a sporting goal. They put their bodies on the line, give up careers and make huge personal compromises for medals or sporting success that benefit the nation as well as the athletes themselves. However, for many the transition to life beyond sport can be really tough. It doesn’t have to be that way and that is where we come in.

What are they looking for?

We have 3 Trustee roles available that we are currently recruiting for. We would particularly like to hear from people who have the following skills and experiences:

- Marketing and communications
- Financial management
- Governance and risk.

Trustee appointments are for a term of 3-years (with options to extend for additional terms.) There are four main Trustee meetings a year.
From time-to-time attendance may also be requested to support ad hoc meetings and events, e.g. fundraising events.

We host some of our Trustee meetings online. Alongside this we will look to bring the Board together twice per annum in person (most likely in London). This is an unpaid role but expenses are covered.

For more information including Trustee Recruitment Pack and application form please visit https://switchtheplay.com/news/trustee-recruitment/