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This is an exciting opportunity to lead the Board of Trustees of one of the world’s largest sporting charities, helping shape the future of an organisation that uses the power of football to create positive opportunities for children, young people and communities across England and Wales.

Established in 2010, the Premier League Foundation invests Premier League and partner funding into professional football club charities, supporting sporting, educational, health and personal development opportunities. With a network of 106 club charities and more than £450 million committed in grants since its inception, the Foundation has achieved significant reach and impact and is looking ahead to its next phase of development.

Chair
Premier League Foundation
Remote, with travel to Premier League offices in London and occasional travel elsewhere required
Unremunerated, with reasonable expenses paid

As Chair, you will lead the Board through the Foundation’s next phase of development, helping shape its strategic direction and build on its achievements. Working closely with the Chief Executive, fellow Trustees, the Premier League and other key partners, you will support the Foundation to maximise its impact, maintain strong partnerships and deliver on its long-term ambitions.

This is an opportunity for an accomplished leader to contribute their experience and judgement to an organisation with significant reach and purpose. As a senior ambassador for the Foundation, you will help strengthen its relationships and profile, champion its mission and ensure that football continues to create meaningful opportunities for young people and communities.

We are seeking an individual with significant senior leadership, executive or Board-level experience, and the credibility to lead within a complex, high-profile, multi-stakeholder environment. You will bring strong strategic judgement, a sound understanding of governance and the ability to build consensus, provide constructive challenge and engage confidently with senior stakeholders.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Significant senior leadership or Board-level experience, ideally including previous experience as a Chair, Vice Chair or committee Chair.
• Strong strategic judgement and an understanding of governance, financial oversight, organisational risk and long-term sustainability.
• A track record of building trusted relationships and influencing senior stakeholders, including major funders, government and strategic partners.
• Excellent communication and ambassadorial skills, with the credibility to represent the Foundation effectively.
• The ability to lead inclusive and effective Board discussions, balancing collaboration with constructive challenge and accountability.
• A strong commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion, and the power of football to create positive social change.
• High levels of integrity, sound judgement and a commitment to the Nolan Principles of Public Life.

Experience as a Chair, or knowledge of football, sport for development, youth, education, community development or the wider charitable sector, would be advantageous.

The Board meets four times a year, with additional time required for regular meetings with the Chief Executive, Board and committee activity, and selected stakeholder engagements and events. The estimated time commitment is 12–15 days per year.

For more information on the role, including how to apply, please view the full appointment by clicking on the button located at the bottom of the advert on the Prospectus website.

Recruitment Timeline
Deadline for applications: Sunday 15 November 2026
Interviews with Prospectus: 18–23 November 2026
Interviews with Premier League Foundation: Thursday 3 December 2026

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