Job Opportunities

Athletics NI - Independent Board Member - Treasurer  

ANI is seeking to appoint a Treasurer to join its board of directors, which consists of eight elected members and four independent members. The board is accountable to ANI’s members and stakeholders, and provides strategic direction, governance oversight, and financial and risk management for the organisation. The Treasurer board member will bring expertise, experience and diversity to the board, and will contribute to the achievement of the ANI's vision, mission and values. The Treasurer will also act as an ambassador for the sport and the organisation as required. ANI adheres to the Code for Sports Governance and expects its board members to uphold the highest standards of governance and conduct. Treasurer Board Member Role Profile The Treasurer Board member will be a Board member of Athletics Northern Ireland (ANI) and of the Mary Peters Track (MPT) companies.

The Treasurer’s role is : to advise the Boards on the financial implications of Athletics Northern Ireland and the Mary Peters Track activities; to oversee the preparation and presentation of budgets, accounts and financial statements to Board meetings and to the Annual General Meeting; to advise the Board on its financial reserves and investment activities; and to ensure that these are compatible with the organisations’ policies and legal responsibilities. to ensure that the appropriate accounting procedures and controls are in place and that any auditors’ recommendations are implemented. to Chair the Audit & Risk sub-committee and meet with the external auditor at least on an annual basis. to work with the CEO and the Finance Manager to ensure these strategic duties are delivered through their day to day operational activity

Job Description and how to apply here

Other Opportunities

Athletics Northern Ireland - Course Measurer

In response to the ever increasing number of road races Athletics Northern Ireland wishes to extend its list of Certified Course Measurers.

Course Measurers work to ensure the accuracy of courses which are advertised as being a particular distance. Accurate measurements mean that Permitted Races can be accredited as being of the advertised distance and are accepted by Power of 10 and RunBritain for ranking purposes.

Basic requirements are:

  • A bicycle
  • A Jones Counter (this can be loaned from Athletics NI)
  • A means of transport to the course to be measured
  • A fair amount of free time

The first step in the process is to complete an on-line introductory test, followed by a practical under the guidance of a qualified measurer. Further information on what course measurement involves can be found HERE.

Anyone interested in becoming a Certified Course Measurer should contact the Athletics NI office to express their interest by email at info@athleticsni.org or calling 028 9060 2707. It should be noted that measurers only receive a modest sum plus travelling expenses, currently paid by Race Directors, for carrying out this task.

 

Athletics Northern Ireland - Casual Coaching Work

Athletics NI is periodically able to offer casual work to qualified coaches and assistant coaches. The expression of interest form below allows coaches to sign up to be included in the Casual Coaches list for Athletics NI. Being part of this list means you may be contacted for coaching opportunities on some of the Athletics NI programmes, such as MPT Panthers, StarTrack or Sports Hall competitions.

ONLINE COACH REGISTRATION FORM

Coach Payment Structure

By definition of casual work, Athletics NI is not obliged to offer any individual work at any time, nor are coaches obliged to accept any work offered.  By registering you submit your details to be included on a mailing list, and any opportunities that arise will be forwarded with full details to individuals on this mailing list to apply if desired. 

 

CHAIR OF ATHLETES COMMISSION (Hybrid Position)

UK Athletics is seeking to appoint a Chair for the UKA Athletes Commission.

BACKGROUND

The UK Athletics Athletes Commission was established in order to ensure that there was an independent voice for international athletes and an opportunity for those athletes to share their views on important issues and topics across the sport. The commission is intended to bring these views to UK Athletics and ensure they are heard at the highest levels of the sport. By adopting a collaborative approach, we aspire to create a strong positive organisation that contributes to our sport in the UK, Europe, and globally at all times.

OBJECTIVES OF THE COMMISSION

  • Raise and advise UKA on key issues affecting athletes and the sport.
  • Provide feedback and guidance to the UKA Board and Performance Team.
  • Promote and uphold the values of UK Athletics.

PURPOSE OF ROLE

In line with the Terms of Reference (ToR) for the group, as the Chair, you will lead the Commission, liaise closely with the UKA leadership team, and represents athlete views to the UKA Board and UK Members. As the lead figure, you will ensure that the Commission is operating within and adhering to the ToR as appropriate.

ROLE DETAILS

Please see attached / associated role description which outlines; the purpose of the role, key responsibilities as well as the experience and skills required.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

  • Proven leadership skills.
  • Experience developing and forming relationships and a passion for empowerment.
  • A strong understanding of how the sport operates in the UK and knowledge of the World Class Programme (WCP) and other athlete support mechanisms.
  • A high level of integrity, the ability to operate strategically and a collaborative mindset.

WHAT YOU’LL GAIN

  • Experience in leading one of the UK’s leading Athlete Commissions.
  • An opportunity to help shape the future of the athlete support within the sport.
  • Opportunity to become a Director of UK Athletics and join a passionate and progressive Board.
  • Support with ongoing personal and professional development.
  • Associated renumeration (as detailed).

For the full job description and details of how to apply for this exciting role, please visit http://careers.ukathletics.org.uk/ clearly outlining your suitability to the role.

To be eligible to be elected as Chair, a person must be over the age of 18 and have been accredited and competed as a member of the British Athletics Team.

Alternatively if you would like to have an informal discussion or if you have any questions on the role, please contact Chris Moss, Development Director, via: cmoss@uka.org.uk

Closing date for applications is midnight on Sunday 28 September 2025.

In the result of high volumes of applications, UK Athletics reserves the right to close the vacancy ahead of the stated closing date - please apply early to avoid disappointment. We will endeavor to reply to all applicants, but if you do not hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, then please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

As the nation’s favourite Olympic and Paralympic Sport. UK Athletics embraces equality, diversity, and inclusion both on and off the field of play where everyone can participate, we encourage job applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates irrespective of their race, sex, religion or belief, sexual orientation, disability, age and other protected characteristics to reflect the diversity of our sport. Athletics is a Disability Confident Leader and will guarantee an interview to any candidate with a disability who meets the minimum job criteria.

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