Independent Board Members

Athletics NI (ANI) is responsible for developing and promoting the sport of athletics in Northern Ireland, in partnership with UK Athletics and the other home country associations. Athletics NI oversees the delivery of events, coaching and education programmes, performance pathways, anti-doping and integrity policies, and membership and affiliation services. ANI is seeking to appoint 3 independent board members with legal experience / qualification, human resources to include equality diversity and inclusion and governance/ company secretary to include safeguarding to join its board of directors, which consists of eight elected members and four independent members. The board is accountable to ANI’s members and stakeholders, and provides strategic direction, governance oversight, and financial and risk management for the organisation. The independent board members will bring expertise, experience and diversity to the board, and will contribute to the achievement of the ANI's vision, mission and values. The independent board member will also act as an ambassador for the sport and the organisation as required. ANI adheres to the Code for Sports Governance and expects its board members to uphold the highest standards of governance and conduct.