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Role vacancies: Board Members and Delivery Leads

There has never been a more exciting time than now to be involved in volleyball, with interest and player numbers, particularly in junior circles, on the rise.

Volleyball England is looking for dedicated and passionate individuals to contribute to the continued upward trajectory of the sport – across indoor, sitting and beach – in both Board Member and Delivery Lead roles.

Board Member roles

Volleyball England is seeking Board Members, whose primary role will be to provide strategic direction and leadership.

The Board is made up of (up to 12) volunteer Directors with a mix of skills and experience, but with a common aim to develop volleyball within England using the organisation’s The Game Plan strategy.

In accordance with the Code for Sports Governance Board, roles have a maximum term limit which gives the opportunity to refresh Board roles on a rotating basis.

Volleyball England is now actively seeking candidates to continue growth and improvement of all disciplines by connecting the sport at all levels and leveraging its strengths, always bearing in mind the vision is to ensure that everyone in the sport feels a sense of belonging.

There is a strong desire to develop a Board from a diverse group of people with a wide range of skills, experience, and knowledge.

In particular, Volleyball England is looking for people with a strong volleyball knowledge and experience, skills in either public affairs and government advocacy or education/youth work.

Prior experience is always welcome but it is not essential – we are looking for committed individuals that share the organisation’s vision and passion for sport at all levels.

The Board Member Recruitment Briefing Pack

To find out more detail about this opportunity and how you can apply, you can download the Board Member Recruitment Briefing Pack by clicking here.

The application process

Candidates are asked to apply electronically by completing the application form via the link above and return it giving evidence of how their experience matches the requirements of the role.

Applications should be submitted by Wednesday 6th May 2026. Please also complete the Equalities Monitoring Form and return at the same time as your application.

The Volleyball England Board has two types of Director (in compliance with its Articles and the Sport England Code for Sports Governance) - Independent Directors (which are individuals that are free from any close connection to the organisation) and Elected Directors (who must be or become members of Volleyball England and are voted in at the organisation’s AGM from a Board recommendation).

In your application you will be asked to confirm whether you are eligible as an Independent and/or an Elected Director and the Nominations Committee will consider applications accordingly for the vacancies that are open. Volleyball England is currently looking to recruit to two vacant Elected Board members.

Following receipt of applications, they will be reviewed by the Nominations Committee and those shortlisted will be invited to attend a virtual interview from week commencing 11th May 2026, with the panel to discuss their application and what the candidate feels they can bring to the role.

Following interviews ,the Nominations Committee shall make recommendations to the Board for appointment of Directors. Elected Directors will then be put forward for election at the Volleyball England AGM held on Saturday 20th June 2026. All appointments will take effect from the date of the AGM.

For more information and to apply

For further information or to request an informal chat, please email governance@volleyballengland.org and you will be contacted by a member of our Nominations Committee. Completed applications (via the Briefing Pack, above) should be returned electronically to the same email address.

Delivery Lead roles

Alongside the board vacancies, Volleyball England is also seeking to appoint several to four Delivery Lead positions following previous incumbents completing their maximum terms of service.

The key roles are leading and developing the Coaching, Officials, Talent and Children and Young People Working Groups – engine rooms in the delivery of particular projects – and sitting on the relevant sub-group.

If you're passionate about volleyball and want to play a key role in growing the game in one of these volunteer leadership vacancies, we want to hear from you.

Posts that are currently open are listed below. Please click the appropriate post to read a full role description:

The application process

Applicants will be put forward to the voting membership for election at the AGM on Saturday 20th June 2026. Please also read the Working Group Terms of Reference.

Volleyball England is keen to encourage applications from all parts of the volleyball community and supports diversity and inclusion within its volunteer structures.

To apply

To apply, please fill out the Volleyball England Delivery Lead Application Form.

The closing date for applications is Wednesday 6th May 2026, which must be emailed to governance@volleyballengland.org.