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Volunteer Panel Member for Disciplinary and Grievance Panel at British Rowing

Volunteer Panel Member for Disciplinary and Grievance Panel

British Rowing · GB

2 days ago

Volunteer Panel Member for Disciplinary and Grievance Panel

British Rowing · GB

2 days ago
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About the Role

The Disciplinary and Grievance Panel (D&G panel) is an independent body supporting British Rowing in handling grievance and disciplinary matters fairly and equitably according to its regulations. The Panel reports to the Board of British Rowing and comprises a minimum of eight members with diverse skills. Knowledge of sports or rowing is not essential, and membership is a voluntary role with reasonable expenses reimbursed.

Responsibilities

  • Resolve grievances, appeals, and other disciplinary matters referred to the Panel.
  • Act as an Appeals Board for non-selection for International or Olympic representation.
  • Make recommendations to the Board via the CEO for effective and equitable handling of disciplinary and grievance matters.
  • Provide assistance and/or guidance to British Rowing members, clubs, competitions, and regions regarding regulations.

Requirements

  • Experienced in judicial matters and procedures (e.g., barristers, lawyers, solicitors, Justices of the Peace with a minimum of five years experience).
  • Experience in disciplinary or grievance work is advantageous.
  • Expected to attend Panel meetings, typically twice a year (generally held online).
  • May be required to act as a member of a Panel to review a particular matter, which could be held in London, a region, or online.
  • Such Panels normally sit for one day to hear evidence or review written submissions.
  • Expected to maintain high standards, compliance with recognised good practice guidelines, and comply with relevant requirements of British Rowing.
  • Will be asked to undergo training from time to time.
  • Applications should address the candidate’s interest in the role, sporting governance or the sport of rowing and the criteria outlined above.

Skills

  • Judicial matters and procedures
  • Disciplinary or grievance work
  • Review procedures and processes expeditiously
  • Ability to review procedures and processes expeditiously in the context of selection

Location

  • Online
  • London
  • Region

Work Type

  • Voluntary
  • Pro bono

Experience Level

  • Minimum of five years experience (for Justices of the Peace)

Benefits

  • Reasonable expenses will be reimbursed.

About the Company

  • British Rowing is the national governing body for rowing in England.
  • Core purpose is to harness the power of rowing to change lives.
  • Values: Teamwork | Respect | Integrity | Ambition | Inclusion

Equal Opportunity

  • British Rowing is committed to equal opportunities for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partners.
  • Rowing seeks to be an ever more diverse sport and BR aims to appoint Panel members that reflect the diversity of its members.