JOB TITLE: EuroHockey Championships 2027 (EHC27) Event Stakeholder Board Chair LOCATION: Meetings will usually take place at Bisham Abbey National Sports Centre, EHC27 Venue or virtually.

SALARY: Voluntary position - Reasonable out-of-pocket expenses payable in line with the England Hockey expenses policy. CONTRACT: August 2025 to August 2027. TIME COMMITMENT: Circa 12 days

per annum.  Additional time may be required on occasions and in the build-up to EHC27. England Hockey is recruiting for an experienced Chair to lead the EuroHockey Stakeholder Board (ESB)

for the EuroHockey Championships in 2027 England has been awarded the hosting rights for the prestigious EuroHockey Championships 2027, This major European event, sanctioned by EuroHockey,

performance.  Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre, located in the iconic Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, whose purpose-built facilities are designed to meet the highest international

standards, will host the group games and quarter finals for the 2027 event.  The semi-finals and finals of the Championships will see the return of Big Stadium Hockey, a pioneering concept

transforming sporting stadiums into world-class hockey venues. This innovative approach offers the unique opportunity to bring hockey to larger audiences, with up to 15,000 fans planned for

each of the semi-finals and final. We are looking for an experienced individual with practical experience of chairing decision-making committees/bodies; experience of sports governance and

major event hosting; a good understanding of fiduciary responsibilities and outstanding interpersonal, influencing and collaboration skills. If you have the relevant experience and

qualities, we would love to hear from you.