British Rowing opens recruitment for Chair to lead the new Rowing Committee
Following consultation and detailed conversations with the community, the Rowing Committee will help ensure members’ voices are heard. It will refresh and evolve the organisation by bringing the community directly into the heart of what we do
We are actively and openly recruiting for a Chair to lead British Rowing’s new Rowing Committee. The successful candidate will also represent the Rowing Committee as a member of the British Rowing board.
The role of Chair is the vital first phase in the set up of the Rowing Committee, the creation of which is a direct result from consultations and conversations with people across the community. More information is provided in the job description here.
The aim of the Rowing Committee is to strengthen our relationships with clubs and the broader rowing community. A new way of working, the Rowing Committee will help us refresh and evolve the organisation by bringing the community into the heart of British Rowing governance. It will give the rowing community closer connection to the British Rowing board, create greater alignment with British Rowing staff and provide clearer and more transparent communication between British Rowing, our clubs, members, umpires and officials.
The second phase of recruitment will follow after successful recruitment of the Chair. This will see us actively recruiting for up to six general members to join the Rowing Committee. We will share more information on these roles in due course.
Rowing committee FAQ
Why is British Rowing creating a Rowing Committee?
To strengthen our relationship with clubs and the broader rowing community, British Rowing is introducing a new ‘Rowing Committee’. Creation of the Rowing Committee is a direct result from consultations and conversations with people across the community. We know that this is what is needed and we’ve listened.
A new way of working, the Rowing Committee will help us refresh and evolve the organisation by bringing the community into the heart of British Rowing governance. It will give the rowing community closer connection to the British Rowing board, create greater alignment with British Rowing staff and provide clearer and more transparent communication between British Rowing, our clubs, members, umpires and officials.
What is the aim of the Rowing Committee?
The Rowing Committee will help us refresh and evolve the organisation by bringing the community into the heart of British Rowing governance. It will give the rowing community closer connection to the British Rowing board, create greater alignment with British Rowing staff and provide clearer and more transparent communication between British Rowing, our clubs, members, umpires and officials.
Who will be on the Rowing Committee?
A: Recruitment for a Rowing Committee Chair is now underway. The Chair will lead the Rowing Committee and will also represent the Rowing Committee as a member of the British Rowing board. They will be supported by an existing board member who will act as Deputy Chair.
The role of Chair is the vital first phase in the set up of the Rowing Committee, the creation of which is a direct result from consultations and conversations with people across the community.
The Rowing Committee will also consist of two representatives who will be voted for by and will act as representatives for our ‘community’ and ‘racing’ sub groups. There will also be an additional six general Rowing Committee members, directly representing the communities they serve. British Rowing will be actively and openly recruiting to fill these additional roles following successful recruitment of the Chair and appointment of the Deputy Chair.
Is this just a new name for the old Sport Committee?
Creation of the Rowing Committee is a direct result from consultations and conversations with people across the community. We know that this new approach is what is needed and we’ve listened.
The Rowing Committee will help us refresh and evolve the organisation by bringing the community into the heart of British Rowing governance. It will give the rowing community closer connection to the British Rowing board, create greater alignment with British Rowing staff and provide clearer and more transparent communication between British Rowing, our clubs, members, umpires and officials.
How will the Rowing Committee interact with British Rowing and the community?
A: The Rowing Committee will help us refresh and evolve the organisation by bringing the community into the heart of British Rowing governance. It will give the rowing community closer connection to the British Rowing board, create greater alignment with British Rowing staff and provide clearer and more transparent communication between British Rowing, our clubs, members, umpires and officials.
