Chair – England Handball

Closing Date: October 19th, 2026

We Are Seeking

England Handball is not looking for someone to maintain the status quo. We are looking for a Chair who will actively shape the next decade someone who brings genuine board leadership, commercial acumen and the networks to open doors that are currently closed to us.

The role requires roughly 2-3 days per month, but what it demands, beyond time, is ambition for a sport that deserves a bigger stage and the credibility to help us build it.

• Strategic Leadership
  • Providing vision, direction and long-term thinking.
• Governance Excellence
  • Ensuring the highest standards of governance, integrity and accountability.
• Commercial Insight, Leadership & Sponsorship
  • Bring commercial awareness and experience to Board discussions, supporting and challenging the CEO and Executive in developing England Handball’s approach to long-term financial sustainability, partnerships and sponsorship.
• Stakeholder Influence
  • Building productive relationships across sport, government, education and the wider community.
• Board Development
  • Creating a high-performing Board culture that promotes challenge, collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Ambassadorship
  • Championing handball nationally and representing England Handball with credibility and passion.

Role Summary

Position: Chair

Commitment: 2-3 days per month

Term: Four-year appointment (with an option for a further four years)

The Chair provides leadership to the Board, supports the Chief Executive Officer and ensures England Handball remains focused on delivering its strategic objectives while maintaining the highest standards of governance.

Reasonable travel and subsistence expenses will be reimbursed in accordance with England Handball policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership
• Guide the long-term direction and strategic priorities of the organisation.
• Governance
• Ensure effective governance, compliance and risk management.
• Board Leadership
• Lead Board meetings, facilitate constructive challenge and support effective decision-making.
• CEO Relationship
• Provide support, guidance and accountability to the Chief Executive Officer.
• External Relations
• Act as an ambassador for England Handball and build relationships with key stakeholders and partners.

Download the full Recruitment pack here – England Handball – Chair – Recruitment Pack Final.pdf.pdf_4961

England Handball is entering an exciting period of opportunity and ambition.

We are seeking a Chair who can provide leadership, challenge and vision as we continue to grow participation, strengthen clubs, develop people and create lasting impact through handball.

Recruitment Process

• CV & Cover Letter Submission by 19th of October
• Shortlisting by 24th of October
• Interviews will be held on the 27th October in Birmingham (please contact chris.towler@englandhandball.com should you be unable to attend)

Applications should be sent to chris.towler@englandhandball.com