
StreetGames is seeking an inclusive and visionary leader to guide its governance and strategy, ensuring the transformative power of sport reaches underserved communities across the UK.
With outgoing Chair John Cove completing two full terms in office in October 2025, we are recruiting for a new Chair to steer the governance and strategic direction of StreetGames.
The rapidly changing external environment for the organisation will offer the successful candidate an exciting opportunity to play their part in breaking down the barriers to access and unlocking the potential of sport to change thousands of young lives across the UK. All of this change requires clarity, commitment, resilience and the ability to engage with and excite all our stakeholders. We have a passionate and diverse set of partners, and together we can create amazing opportunities for young people.
The successful candidate will bring a first-hand understanding of the public policy landscape as it impacts upon disadvantaged young people. They will have a personal belief in and commitment to the power and potential of sport to change the lives of young people. They will share the charity’s values of being People-Centred, Passionate, Positive, Pragmatic and Courageous.
Our new Chair will inherit a thriving organisation with a high performing staff team. They will have a background in being a Board leader, able to ensure exceptional collective governance in a dynamic, complex and rapidly changing environment.
Outgoing Chair John Cove said: “It’s been an honour and privilege to have chaired StreetGames throughout the past 8 years. Time flies when you’re having fun and the task is so much easier when there is a talented Board and Staff. I would encourage those interested to look seriously at what the organisation does and how you could help this values driven organisation develop into the future to fully support the underserved communities it supports.”
Hear more from John Cove about his experience of the role and his advice for the incoming Chair:
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The closing date for applications is Wednesday 5th February 2025 at midday, and the deadline for submission of the work-related questions Thursday 6th February 2025 at midnight.