Non-Executive Director - Legal

Derbyshire County Cricket Club are seeking a senior legal professional to join its Board of Directors as a Non-Executive Director.

As well as complementing the existing Board of Directors with a background and experience in legal services, this role will also involve being a member of the Club's Audit and Risk Committee and Governance Working Group.

As an organisation we are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, and we believe that diversity at Board level is key to providing strong governance. We are keen to add to the diversity of our board through this appointment, and therefore, would welcome applications from all sections of the community.

What's involved?

The role is a strategic, 'eyes on, hands off' commitment with the ability to:

1. Provide strategic direction and oversight
2. Support decision making processes
3. Uphold the values of equality and inclusivity

It typically involves attending around 12 monthly Board meetings per year, as well as preparation time and attendance at ad-hoc meetings outside of this. The estimated time commitment is no more than 10 hours per month and this will include being a member of the Audit and Risk Committee and Governance Working Group which meet a minimum of four times a year.

Essential Skills and Qualifications

In line with the Club's Rules the Non-Executive Director - Legal must have the following skills and qualifications:

1. Strong knowledge of corporate laws and regulations
2. Member of the Law Society or equivalent body
3. Possess a law degree

Length of Term

This Non-Executive Director role is a voluntary, unpaid position and will be subject to a Member election alongside other Board positions at the Annual General Meeting in March 2025.

Elected members of the Board shall be elected for an initial three-year term and up to a maximum of three terms in total up to a maximum of 9 years.

If you would like further information about the role, please contact Ryan Duckett, Chief Executive, at ryan.duckett@derbyshireccc.com.