NIHL Regional Lead

Reports to: NIHL Section GM and Assistant Section GM

Contract type: Volunteer

Remuneration:  Expenses only. These are claimed in line with the EIH expense policy

Normal location: Home based. There may be some travel for section events or face to face meetings

Hours: Approximately 2-5 hours a week

Introduction

England Ice Hockey proudly serves as the National Governing Body for ice hockey in England and Wales — a sport with deep roots in our nations and a legacy that dates back to the early 20th century. In fact, Britain helped shape the global game as a founding member of the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) in 1908.

Today, England Ice Hockey is at the heart of the sport’s growth and development — from energising grassroots participation to nurturing elite talent through the England pathway and feeding future medallists into Team GB. With a thriving community of over 450 clubs and 10,000 registered players, coaches, and officials, the sport continues to go from strength to strength.

Our reach extends far beyond the ice. Through dynamic programmes and meaningful community engagement, we’re making a real impact across the country. We’re also leading the way in coach and official development, while upholding the highest standards in safeguarding, welfare, and compliance, ensuring the sport remains a safe, inclusive, and inspiring space for everyone involved.

Regional NIHL Lead

The role of the Regional NIHL Lead is pivotal in ensuring the smooth operation and development of senior ice hockey within England and Wales. This position involves promoting the EIH’s best practice guidance and codes of conduct within the region’s clubs, maintaining appropriate records, and representing the regional NIHL clubs at committee meetings. The Regional NIHL Lead is responsible for providing effective leadership and management to the region’s NIHL teams, ensuring transparency in the senior structure and responsibilities to meet the needs of the region’s senior teams. Additionally, the role requires collaboration with the EIH Director and GM and assistant GM to promote and fulfil all EIH needs.

Core Knowledge

• Knowledge of ice hockey in England and Wales, including the structure of the sport.
• Knowledge of the roles and responsibilities of the various sections & GM / Leads.
• Understanding of the EIH’s role and responsibilities to senior teams and players, including boundaries of their role and where this fits with the roles and responsibilities of others within the EIH.
• Familiarity with EIH’s policy and procedures related to senior ice hockey and rules of competition.
• Understanding of core values and principles of the EIH.
• Awareness of diversity issues and child protection.

Recommended

• Good communicator.
• To be organised with good time management, working to deadlines.
• An understanding of the playing rules and regulations of games played in the NIHL leagues.
• Basic awareness of the operational and legal requirements that apply to clubs.
• Calm, clear, empathetic communication skills.
• Experience working with children and adults.
• Working as part of a team.

Core Tasks

1. Assist the EIH in fulfilling its responsibilities in providing an opportunity for all to play ice hockey.
2. Ensure records are maintained, appropriate agencies are notified within timescales, and EIH procedures are followed.
3. Promote the EIH’s best practice guidance and codes of conduct within the region’s clubs.
4. Oversee operational aspects of senior hockey within their region.
5. Represent the regional senior clubs at committee meetings.
6. Represent the regional leads at senior events where possible and applicable.
7. To provide direction for the region’s senior teams by providing effective leadership and management
8. Ensure that the structure and responsibilities are transparent and meet the needs of the region’s senior teams.
9. Work with the EIH Director, GM and assistant GM to promote and fulfil all EIH needs.

Application

To apply, please complete our volunteer application form, and include the role title at the top of this document in the name of the vacancy. The closing date for this role is: 20th July 2025. Interviews are expected to be held via video call the week commencing Monday 21st July 2025.

Valuing Diversity

Valuing diversity England Ice Hockey is committed to providing an environment which seeks to encourage an open and diverse community. This is reflected in our values and behaviours where we respect the rights and dignity of all people whatever their background; any form of discrimination, intimidation, or harassment of anyone connected will not be tolerated. We believe that people from different backgrounds can bring fresh ideas, thinking and approaches which make the way work is undertaken more effective and efficient. We strive to advance equality of opportunity and foster good relations between all people within our community. As an organisation we will provide an environment where people can address and debate differences and constantly reflect on practice