Information for Candidates. Sport Wales

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1 Information for Candidates Sport Wales Appointment of Chair 2016

2 INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS Diversity Statement The Welsh Government believes that public bodies should have board members who reflect Welsh society - people from all walks of life - to help them understand people's needs and make better decisions. This is why the Welsh Government is encouraging a wide and diverse range of individuals to apply for appointments to public bodies. Applications are particularly welcome from all under-represented groups including women, people under 30 years of age, members of ethnic minorities, disabled people, lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans people. Positive about Disability The Welsh Government operates a Positive about Disabled People scheme and welcome applications from people with disabilities. The scheme guarantees an interview to disabled people if they meet the minimum criteria for the post. The application form also enables you to detail any specific needs or equipment that you may need if invited to attend an interview.

3 Vacancy Description The Deputy Minister for Culture, Sport and Tourism is seeking to appoint a new Chair to Sport Wales could you be the person we are looking for? This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who is passionate about sport and believes in the positive and lasting impact physical activity can have on our health and wellbeing. The successful candidate will be able to build a strong team and have excellent communication, influencing and negotiating skills. Background Responsible to the Deputy Minister for Culture, Sport and Tourism, Sport Wales is a Welsh Government Sponsored Body (WGSB), funded largely by grant-in-aid from the Welsh Government. It is also responsible for distributing funds from the National Lottery to sport in Wales. Sport Wales works in association with other key sport and active recreation providers and delivery agents, particularly local government, national governing bodies of sport and the voluntary sector. It is responsible for coordinating and helping to deliver the Welsh Government s Programme for Government commitments to encourage sport and active recreation. Sport Wales operational priorities and performance targets are informed by: - The Deputy Minister for Culture, Sport and Tourism s Annual Remit Letter. - Wider policies and priorities of the Welsh Government, in particular the Well Being of Future Generations (Wales) Act This requires Sport Wales to integrate all its work into supporting of all of the seven well being goals as well as the five governance elements of the Sustainable Development Principle. - The four objectives set down when the Sports Council for Wales (now trading as Sport Wales) was established by Royal Charter in The four broad objectives are to: Increase participation in sport and active recreation; Raise standards of performance and excellence; Improve the provision of sporting facilities; Provide technical information and advice about sport, recreation and active lifestyles. Sport Wales operates two national centres; the Welsh Institute of Sport in Cardiff and the Plas Menai National Watersports Centre in North Wales. The Sport Wales Board currently consists of 9 members along with a Chair and Vice- Chair. The Board currently holds 6 meetings a year across Wales. ROLE OF CHAIR You will be accountable to the Deputy Minister for Culture, Sport and Tourism for Sport Wales performance and delivery of strategic priorities. Developing and maintaining a close relationship with the Deputy Minister and key members of the Welsh Government is a crucial part of the Chair s role.

4 Leadership Provide effective leadership to Sport Wales and its Board, in particular defining and developing its strategic direction, participating in the corporate planning process and representing the views of the Board to the general public. Work with other members to discharge the functions of the Board which will comprise: o Delivery of the Board s corporate/business plan in response to the Deputy Minister for Culture Sport and Tourism annual Remit Letter; o Ensuring that governance arrangements are sound and that there is probity and propriety in the workings of the Sport Wales; o Putting into action the Welsh Government s policies and priorities including equal opportunities and diversity issues, by working with key stakeholders to ensure an integrated approach for the delivery of sport in Wales; o Maximise the benefits from major high profile national and international sporting events (such as the 2014 Glasgow Commonwealth Games), by providing a sustainable sports legacy; o Addressing the needs of sport both nationally and locally, taking responsibility for deciding how resources are deployed to meet Sport Wales strategic objectives. o Supporting the Welsh Government s efforts to increase levels of physical activity throughout the population of Wales. Relationship with the Chief Executive Establish and build a strong, effective and a supportive working relationship with the Chief Executive, providing support and advice while respecting executive responsibility; Conduct an annual appraisal to ensure the Chief Executive is held to account for achieving agreed strategic objectives. Provide relevant training and development opportunities. Governance Ensure that the governance arrangements are working in the most effective way. Build an effective Board, initiating change and succession planning for Board appointments through the OCPA regulated process; Annually consult with and appraise Board members on their roles and assess their performance; Plan, preside over, and facilitate Board and committee meetings; Ensure Sport Wales commitment to equality and diversity. Communication and External Relations Act as an ambassador for Sport Wales Promote effective relationships between non-executive members, the executive team and staff within Sport Wales; Develop, manage and maintain good relationships with interested parties both nationally and locally. Interest parties include: o Welsh Government o Sport Governing Bodies o Sports Associations

5 o local authorities o local communities o the business sector o the voluntary sector o elected community representatives o the media PERSON SPECIFICATION You will need to demonstrate the following essential criteria: An understanding of the benefits of elite and community sport to the wider policy agenda and a keen interest in ensuring those benefits are shared across Wales. An understanding of how sport can improve the health and wellbeing of people and communities across Wales; A desire to drive and support all partners to build on Wales record medal hauls at recent Olympic, Paralympic and Commonwealth Games to deliver greater success in the future. A good knowledge of the sporting landscape across the UK. An understanding of the Wellbeing of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015 and how Sport Wales can contribute to its goals. Strong communication skills with the ability to build strategic working relationships with all stakeholders, including Ministers and Government, Board Members, and the press and media. The ability to respond creatively and strategically to changing political and operational environments. We would welcome applicants with experience in a related field, such as health, community development or education. We would also welcome applications from people from under-represented groups. Desirable Welsh Language Skills. The ability to communicate through the medium of Welsh is desirable. All candidates are expected to display an awareness of the linguistic profile of Wales and support compliance with the forthcoming Welsh Language Standards. Eligibility Applicants should be persons who conduct themselves at all times in a manner which will maintain public confidence. In particular, applicants are required to declare whether they are aware of anything in their private or professional life, including potential conflicts of interest, which would be an embarrassment to themselves, Sport Wales or to the Welsh Government if it became known in the event of appointment. Terms of Appointment The appointments will be made by the Deputy Minister for Culture, Sport and Tourism, Ken Skates AM and the Minister for Economy, Science and Transport on behalf of the Welsh Government, following the recommendations of the Panel.

6 Duration of Appointment The appointment is for a period of 3 years. Time Commitment The Chair will be expected to be available to work around 2 days per week. Remuneration A salary of 35,184 per annum is payable. You will also receive reimbursement for all directly related travel and subsistence costs in carrying out the duties of the appointment. Conduct You will hold office subject to compliance with the Public Standards Committee Seven Principles of Public Life and the guidance issued by Sport Wales. Assistance for Disabled Members Where appropriate all reasonable adjustments will be made to enable members to effectively carry out their duties. Induction Training Successful candidates will be required to attend induction sessions that will take place following appointment. Secretariat The secretariat at Board meetings is provided by staff of Sport Wales. Selection Process This appointment is regulated by the Commissioner for Public Appointments and made in accordance with the Commissioner for Public Appointments Code for Ministerial Appointments. It is the policy of the Welsh Government and Sport Wales to promote and integrate equality of opportunity into all aspects of their business, which includes appointments to public bodies. Applications are welcomed and encouraged from all groups and we ensure that no eligible candidate for public office receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, disability, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, or pregnancy and maternity. The principles of fair and open competition will apply and appointments will be made on merit. Starting Date 1 April 2016 Further Information and Queries For further information on the application process and for queries contact: Rob Holt, Deputy Director, Tourism Development, Major Events and Sports Policy, Cathays Park, Cardiff, CF10 3NQ. Telephone: /. rob.holt@wales.gsi.gov.uk For further information about the application process and how to apply, please visit or contact the Welsh Government s Shared Service Helpdesk on or SharedServiceHelpdesk@wales.gsi.gov.uk.

7 We hope you will find the on-line process simple to follow but we recognise that not everyone will be able to use it because of their own individual accessibility requirements. If you are unable to apply online please contact the Shared Service Helpdesk on who will be able to provide a copy of the application pack in an alternative format. Application To apply for this role, click on the Sport Wales Chair vacancy and click on Apply at the bottom left hand corner. The first time you apply for a post, you will need to complete a registration form for the Welsh Government s online application system. You will only need to register once, and you will be able to keep yourself updated on the progress of your application, and any other applications you make, via your registered account. Once you ve registered, you ll be able to access the application form. To apply you will need to submit two supporting documents. The first, a document outlining how your knowledge, skills and experiences meet the criteria for the role as outlined in the information for candidates. This document should be no more than 2 sides of A4. Your application may be rejected if you exceed this limit. The second document is a full, up to date CV. The two documents should be uploaded to the Reasons for applying section of the online application form. In your application, you will also be asked to provide details of any activities which have helped you to develop skills that would be useful in a public appointment role, and list the organisations for which you undertook these activities. We also need to know about any political activity that you ve undertaken over the last 5 years. It is recommended that you register for an account and access the application form as soon as possible so that you see how the application form is structured, before starting to prepare your evidence. You don t have to complete the application form all in one go. You can save your responses, and log in and out as required, until you re ready to submit just follow the guidance in the application form. If you need any further assistance in applying for this role, please contact the Welsh Government s Corporate Shared Service Centre Helpdesk on or SharedServiceHelpdesk@wales.gsi.gov.uk For further information about Public Appointments in Wales, please visit Closing Date Please note that the closing date for applications is 18 February Interviews are expected to be held on 11 March Applications will not be accepted after this point. If you are unable to apply online, please contact the Welsh Government s Shared Service Helpdesk on or SharedServiceHelpdesk@wales.gsi.gov.uk.