With the recent resignation of Tony Norton, the WFLA are now looking for a replacement.
Role Title: Chairman of The Walking Football Leagues’ Alliance.
The Role: We are seeking an exceptional and visionary leader to serve as Chairman to guide the WFLA Management Committee, to ensure strong corporate governance, and support.
Key Responsibilities:
- To lead the WFLA Management Committee effectively, ensuring robust oversight and provide a strategic direction.
- To act as a critical sounding board for all members of the WFLA Management Committee.
- To provide support and supervision to other members of the WFLA Management Committee.
- To facilitate open communication and high standards of integrity among all Management Committee members.
- To represent the WFLA externally to key stakeholders, partners, funders and sponsors..
What We Are Looking For (In the Person):
- Has proven senior leadership experience at a board or executive level.
- Has strong understanding of governance, compliance, and financial stewardship of a non-political; and not-for-profit organisation.
- Has excellent communication, diplomacy, and interpersonal skills.
- Has a clear passion for WFLA’s core purpose and values as set out in the WFLA pledge that:
- The WFLA will always be a free to join and not-for-profit organisation; a non-political, independent support network whose aims are to help establish, promote, and support all walking football leagues.
- The WFLA will continue its efforts to work with all organisations to help them set up the Standard Code of Rules across all walking football competitions.
- The WFLA will continue to look for new member leagues and encourage the growth of grassroots football through competitive walking football in safe environments. This is not negotiable.
- The WFLA will continue to strengthen its Committees and panel of Referees with individuals who have the same values and commitment.
How to Apply
If you believe that you are the calibre of person that meets these requirements for the role, please submit a brief background of your current involvement in walking football and a brief explanation to your suitability for the role via email, to the WFLA Secretary, Derek Murr, WFLA Treasurer via email at derek0708@hotmail.co.uk
Closing Date: 31st August 2026
The role is voluntary.
The WFLA Management Committee wishes Tony all the best for the future, and wishes to thank him for all of his guidance and support.
Closing Date: 31st August 2026
