We are a small organisation, with the board currently consisting of four Directors, who are all co-founders of the organisation. We currently have funding which allows us to pay a freelance worker for 2 days a week. Due to the small size of the organisation it is important that Directors are available to provide unpaid support and direction to our freelance worker and to take a hands-on role in developing the organisation.

Our main role as a board is to:

• lead the strategic direction of EBO

• ensure that EBO complies with its governing documents, company law and any other relevant legislation or regulations

• financial oversight of funded projects and safeguarding the financial stability of the organisation

• support our freelance worker in their role to deliver funded projects, coordinate courses, events and social media

• seek out appropriate opportunities for funding and fundraising and supporting applications

• meet with brands and develop partnerships

We are looking to recruit an additional two Directors to strengthen our board. We are encouraging applications from candidates with experience in a leadership or governance role (e.g working in a leadership role or a role that requires you to interact with a board, as a school governor, as a board member or trustee of another organisation).

It is vital that candidates have an understanding of the issues faced by plus size people in the outdoors, and are passionate about breaking down these barriers. While we recognise the value of lived experience as a plus size person this is not a pre-requisite for applying for the role.