Personal Qualities
- Demonstrate a strong and visible passion and commitment to Surrey Rugby, its strategic objectives and vision.
- Demonstrate strong inter-personal and relationship building abilities and be comfortable in an ambassadorial role
- Demonstrate tact and diplomacy, with the ability to listen and engage effectively
- Strong networking capabilities that can be utilised for the benefit of Surrey Rugby
- Ability to foster and promote a collaborative team environment
- Ability to commit time to conduct the role well, including travel and attending events out of office hours
Experience
- Experience of operating at a senior strategic leadership level within an organisation
- Experience of working through a volunteer workforce
- Experience of developing an effective organisation
- Successful track record of achievement through their involvement in rugby
- Experience of governance and working with or as part of a Board or Committee
- Experience of representation, delivering presentations and managing stakeholders
- Experience of chairing meetings and/or events
- Experience of using arbitration and team building skills in order to achieve common goals.
Knowledge and Skills
- Broad knowledge and understanding of Surrey Rugby and the current issues affecting it
- Strong leadership skills, ability to motivate staff, the management committee, and volunteers, bringing people together
- A broad understanding of financial management
- Good understanding of Club, RFU and CB Governance