Description:

Scottish Golf is the internationally-recognised governing body for amateur golf in Scotland. With more than 220,000 active golf club members and over 575 golf courses across Scotland, the organisation's work reaches the four corners of the nation to ensure golf is accessible, no matter your location. Our mission is to make golf 'Scotland's game for everyone', where we inspire a nation to embrace the sport in all its forms and contribute to a healthier Scotland.

The Role
This is an interesting, challenging and exciting opportunity for a forward thinking, motivated and driven individual to lead the Scottish Golf Ltd (SGL) Board in the delivery of its clear vision and strategy to strengthen and grow the sport of golf in Scotland.
✓ Lead the Board, to ensure that it effectively delivers against the strategy and objectives agreed by the organisation.
✓ To support the CEO to ensure SGL is a successful, modern, positive, open and transparent organisation.
✓ Alongside the CEO, represent the public face of Scottish Golf.

The Candidate
✓ Proven leadership experience in business, sport and/or the public sector with previous experience of leading and ideally chairing a board.
✓ Strong strategic and commercial background with the ability to develop relationships and work in collaboration with key partners and stakeholders.
✓ Passion, enthusiasm and knowledge of golf in Scotland

Time Commitment
It is anticipated that the time commitment will be circa 2-3 days per month. The position is non-executive and is not remunerated, although out of pocket expenses will be reimbursed. The appointment is based on three years (renewable for a further three years).

For more information, please visit the Odgers Berndtson website to download the candidate information pack.