Vacancies

RECRUITMENT of CHAIRMAN & DIRECTORS

The National Equine Database (NED), developed as a partnership between the Equine Industry and Defra, is scheduled for commercial launch in autumn 2008. NED currently contains information on over 1 million equines and uniquely links pedigree data with performance and evaluation data. NED is, therefore, an invaluable source of information for those buying, selling or breeding horses; for disease control and surveillance and those concerned with animal welfare.

The British Equestrian Federation (BEF) is seeking a Chairman and team of Directors for NED Ltd, a company established by BEF and of which BEF is the only member. The Chairman and Directors will be responsible for performance and accountability in all matters relating to the agreed policies of the Company. The appointments of Chairman and Directors will be based upon the competences required to run a successful equine database.  In addition to the Chairman, seven directors are being sought for roles with responsibilities for: Breeding, Data Provision, Marketing, Commercial Affairs, Information Technology and Fundraising.  

Board Meetings will be held at NED headquarters at Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire and will take place around six times a year.

This position is voluntary, with expenses, and offers the opportunity for close involvement in an exciting phase of the running and further development of a potentially World-beating database. Knowledge of the equestrian industry, whilst not essential, will be a distinct advantage.

Full Terms of Reference for the Chairman and Directors of NED can be viewed here.

Those who would like to put themselves forward for any of these positions are asked to apply in writing to the British Equestrian Federation, on or before 9th May 2008.

Mrs Maggie Moreton
British Equestrian Federation
Stoneleigh Park
Kenilworth
Warwickshire
CV8 2RH