On Board for Sport

This area highlights the opportunities available within our member organisations to volunteer as a Director/Member on their Boards/Committees. These vacancies are often targeted for skills-based Directors and/or individuals who are independent of the Scottish Governing Body.  Increasing the diversity of board members is a key ambition.

Board vacancies present excellent opportunities for the development of new/existing skills, meeting new people, new networks and an unrivalled CPD opportunity to make a genuine difference to sport in Scotland. Each vacancy highlights the benefits of and requirements for each post and it should be noted that a detailed knowledge of the specific sport is often not necessary.

To advertise your Governing Body vacancy on this page fill in the following form and email to admin@thessa.org.uk

Board Vacancy Template

If you are interested in becoming a board member with an SGB and would like to be added to our specific 'On Board for Sport Mailing' list to be kept informed of opportunities please submit your contact details using our Mailing List Sign Up Form.

RYA Scotland - Honorary Secretary and Director for Communications and Partnerships

RYA Scotland is currently seeking two passionate and skilled individuals to join it's Board as voluntary non-executive directors, an Honorary Secretary and a Director for Communications and Partnerships. 
 
The RYA Scotland Board plays a vital role in shaping how the organisation operates and ensures meaningful impact is delivered in line with RYA Scotland's People, Places and Communities strategy. If you’re enthusiastic about supporting the Scottish boating community and have relevant experience across areas such as those listed below, please head to the RYA Scotland website, check out the full recruitment pack, and get in touch. 
 
Closing date: 30th November 2025
 

Scottish ClubSport - Ordinary Directors

Scottish ClubSport is recruiting two Ordinary Directors to become part of their Board of Directors with particular interest in:

1. Income generation – supporting the work of our Commercial strategy and providing ways to help those within the network to raise additional funds.
2. Membership engagement – particularly social media and website to help us raise our profile and share best practice from throughout the network.

We are looking to recruit enthusiastic individuals with relevant knowledge and experience to fill these roles on the Board. We aim to widen the representation on the Board from across Scotland.

Closing date: 12noon, Monday 8th December 2025