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Join the MSP Board: Drive Change in Liverpool City Region through Sport & Education

Over the past 18 months, Merseyside Sports Partnership (MSP) has undergone a significant transformation. Under the leadership of our new CEO, Justine Blomeley, we have embraced a period of reflection and renewal. 

Today, we are in a stronger position than ever, with a clear purpose: to create a better life for the people of Liverpool City Region through movement, sport, physical activity. 

As we move forward, we are looking to strengthen our Board. We are currently recruiting two new Board Members to bring fresh insight, challenge, and support to our mission.

View Our Board Recruitment Pack for More Information

The Opportunities

We are inviting applications for two distinct Board roles. Strategic insight or experience in the following ideal but not essential:

• The Education Sector (Primary, Secondary, Further, or Higher Education).
• The Sport and National Governing Body (NGB) Landscape.

While each role brings a unique perspective, both will play a vital part in helping MSP support system change and tackle local challenges, reduce inequalities, and embed movement into people’s lives across Liverpool City Region.

Why Join Us Now?

MSP is an Active Partnership committed to a place-based approach. We work to support six Place Partners across the Liverpool City Region (Halton, Knowsley, Liverpool, Sefton, St Helens, and Wirral), collaborating with local leaders and communities to enable locally-led change.

Simultaneously, we operate at a system level, collaborating with major partners like the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority and Sport England to deliver the Uniting the Movement strategy, and supporting major sporting events. 

Our Board plays a crucial role in balancing these deep community relationships with region-wide strategic opportunities. We are looking for individuals who embody our values, including Being Curious, Celebrating People, and Daring to Disrupt to create positive change.

Our Board plays a crucial role in helping us maintain balance and stay true to our values.

Who We Are Looking For

We are keen to hear from candidates who:

• Have experience or insight in Sport/NGBs or Education.
• Are interested in system change and passionate about addressing the inequalities that prevent people from being active.
• Want to contribute to an organisation that is ambitious, reflective, and values locally-led approaches.
• Care about helping to create good lives for people across the Liverpool City Region. 

Previous Board experience is welcome but not essential. What matters most is your perspective, your curiosity, and your commitment to our purpose.

We are committed to having a Board that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We particularly encourage applications from underrepresented groups to help us make better decisions and provide wider perspectives.

Successful candidates will receive a full induction and support, including a training programme via The Connectives. 

Find Out More About the Roles in Our Board Recruitment Pack

How to Apply

If you are ready to support an organisation moving forward with confidence, ambition, and integrity, we want to hear from you.

• Role Type: Voluntary (Expenses reimbursed). 
• Commitment: 4 Board meetings annually, plus events (3-year term). 
• Closing Date: 2nd February 2026. 

To apply, please submit an up-to-date CV and a supporting statement (max 2 pages) outlining your suitability for the role to admin@merseysidesport.com.

Download the Recruitment Pack Here