Appointment of Independent Members to Association Committees
The Irish Football Association is the governing body for association football within Northern Ireland and is the fourth oldest association in world football.
A number of positions within the Association’s participative governance committee structure have been reserved for independent members (those who are not connected to any of the IFA’s member clubs, leagues or divisional associations). It is expected that applicants should have an interest in and empathy with association football and would wish to make a positive contribution to its administration. Candidates with previous committee experience would be desirable.
All positions will be for an initial tenure of three years commencing on 1 September 2023 however, new members will be requested to attend an introductory meeting on 30 August 2023. The positions are non-remunerated, although appropriate out of pocket expenses when incurred will be reimbursed. An induction session will also be conducted by the Association. Please note successful candidates must be in a position to attend face to face meetings at the National Football Stadium at Windsor Park, Belfast.
The association committee positions are as follows:-
- Licensing Committee- three members
- Licensing Appeals Committee- four members
- Licensing Committee
The Committee is constituted under the Association’s Articles of Association and consists of an independent legal Chair and Vice- Chair and five other independent members. The Committee issues and operates under licensing manuals for both UEFA and domestic licensing schemes and manages the programmes to enable the annual issuing of licences where appropriate. As a rough guide, meetings are usually held three times per year.
The Association is seeking 3 members for its Licensing Committee as follows:
- Vice-Chair- (LC/VC)
The Association is seeking applications from individuals who are practising members of the legal profession in Northern Ireland to serve as Vice-Chair of the Association’s Licensing Committee. Candidates must have at least five years post qualification experience.
- Two committee members – (LC/M)
The Association is seeking two committee members, one of whom must be a practising chartered accountant in Northern Ireland, with at least five years post qualification experience. The other member may come from any discipline.
- Licensing Appeals Committee
The Licensing Appeals Committee consists of a legal Chair and Vice-Chair and four other independent members. The Committee hears appeals against decisions of the Licensing Committee on an infrequent and ad hoc basis.
The Association is seeking 4 members for the Licensing Appeals Committee as follows:
- Chair and Vice-Chair – (LAC/C/VC)
The Association is seeking applications from individuals who are practising members of the legal profession in Northern Ireland to serve as Chair and Vice-Chair of the Association’s Licensing Appeals Committee. Candidates must have at least five years post qualification experience.
- Two committee members – (LAC/M)
The Association is seeking applications from individuals who are practising chartered accountants in Northern Ireland, with at least five years post qualification experience.
How to apply
To apply please forward your CV with covering letter to rebekah.shearer@irishfa.com. Your covering letter should include the reference number (found after the title of each role) for one or more roles you would like to apply for and a brief summary stating why you are suitable for the role/s.
The closing date for receipt of CVs and covering letter is midday on Monday 31 July 2023. Late CVs will not be accepted.
All of the above positions are governed by the Association’s Articles of Association, Football Regulations and Standing Orders which can be viewed online at www.irishfa.com .
“The Irish Football Association is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. However, as women are currently under-represented on our committees, we would particularly welcome applications from females. All appointments will be made on the basis of merit”.