JOB OF THE WEEK: General Secretary, Motor Sports Association

We’re delighted to bring you details on the latest Job of the Week – powered by GlobalSportsJobs – which is for a General Secretary at the Motor Sports Association.

Do you want to help deliver a bold new vision for UK motorsport? An exciting opportunity has arisen for a General Secretary to join the national governing body, the Motor Sports Association (MSA).

The MSA represents 45,000 competitors and volunteers and over 720 clubs at the heart of motorsport. Now, under the leadership of the Chairman David Richards CBE, the Association is investing in an exciting period of change to drive growth and create a sustainable future for motorsport in the UK.

The Role 

The holder of the role of General Secretary will report to the Chief Executive and will assume the prime responsibility for all the company’s legal, secretariat and corporate governance functions of the MSA.

As a member of the Senior Management Team, the successful applicant will also have general management responsibilities, including related budgetary controls.

The General Secretary oversees Regulation changes through the Motor Sports Council, Anti-doping, Border Agency matters, and is responsible for the MSA being represented in judicial proceedings before both the Motor Sports Council National Court and the FIA International Court of Appeal.

Applications are invited from lawyers with a current practising certificate. Ideally, applicants will have particular experience in both the management and practice of company/commercial and litigation/advocacy matters.

A working knowledge of sports governance and/or motorsport would be a distinct advantage. Occasional weekend work at motorsports events.

The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills in order to work with internal stakeholders and external partners at all levels.

The remuneration package is commensurate with the position within the organisation.

For further information or to apply, go to: http://goglob.al/HdrGpX

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