We're seeking an experienced and inspiring leader to chair the British Mountaineering Council's Board of Directors. This role is central to delivering our strategy, ensuring strong governance and championing our community of hillwalkers, climbers and mountaineers.

The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker and confident chair with the skills to guide discussion, build consensus and represent the BMC publicly. You'll bring resilience, excellent communication and a strong personal connection to our values.

Please take the time to read the job pack attached to this advert and do not hesitate to get in contact with the BMC for any pre-application queries. To apply or to send a query, please contact

The Specifics:

Essential Skills and Experience

• A strategic thinker with the ability to work with the Board to set strategies and support implementation
• Strong personal affinity with the BMC's values, purpose and goals Commitment to improving diversity and equality across the sport
• A passion for sport and a willingness to devote time, energy and effort to BMC activities Leadership & chairing skills with prior experience of chairing a board, facilitating meetings, and managing group dynamics as demonstrated within a similar or larger sized organisation Skills to challenge, support and present views in a clear and concise manner
• Skills in guiding discussions, ensuring effective decision-making and mediation
• Excellent communication skills and prior experience of representing an organisation publicly
• Resilience with a proven track record of performance in high pressure and/or public facing leadership roles

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Strong grasp of financial management and oversight, ensuring that both the organisation and its subsidiary charities' finances are robust and transparent
• Previous experience within a sport national governing body (NGB) with a large proportion of recreational participants
• Knowledge of business and charity law and best practices to ensure compliance and effective governance, including employment law
• Participation in any of our activities