Lowestoft Town FC – Suffolk’s most historic non-league football club – is seeking a new Chair person to help shape the next phase of its proud journey.

This is a rare and exciting opportunity to take on a leadership role at a club with deep roots in the community, a strong academy and scholarship partnership, a newly formed ladies team, reserves, and a respected Centre of Excellence.

We are embarking on a period of restructuring, regeneration and opportunity, with the creation of a new Community Trust (CIO status pending) and a renewed focus on youth development, partnerships, and sustainability – on and off the pitch.

We are looking for:
• A passionate leader ready to represent and inspire across all levels of the
club.
• Someone with vision – to help modernise and future-proof the club while
respecting its heritage.
• A strong collaborator or group that can work with trustees, staff, volunteers,
players and supporters.
• A proactive thinker – not afraid to contribute time, ideas, contacts, or
resources toward the club’s shared goals.
• A genuine belief in the power of community sport, youth development, and
inclusive football.

Whether you are an experienced sports executive, a local businessperson, former professional, or someone who simply wants to leave a meaningful legacy in football – we’d love to speak with you.

The role is voluntary, though with real influence, visibility, and the potential to shape a true community asset.

To express interest or request a confidential conversation please kindly contact interim Colin Easton on 07394 232941 or by email: chairman@lowestofttownfc.co.uk

Deadline for expressions of interest: 30th November 2025

Role Description

Role Title: Chair person

Reports to: Club Board / Members
Time Commitment: Part-time (flexible), including matchdays and board meetings

Purpose of the Role

To provide strategic leadership and oversight to the club and its newly formed Community Trust, working with the Board, volunteers, and key stakeholders to drive the club forward in line with its values, vision and goals.

Key Responsibilities
• Lead the club’s Board and ensure it operates effectively, transparently and in
accordance with governance best practices.
• Act as public face and figurehead of the club – engaging with fans,
community, sponsors and media.
• Support the restructure and recruitment of a refreshed and skilled volunteer
Board and operational team.
• Oversee the alignment and development of all arms of the club – including
the First Team, Academy, Scholarship programme, Reserves, Ladies Team,
and the new Community Trust (CIO).
• Drive forward a vision for facilities investment at Crown Meadow – including
funding exploration, direct and commercial investment, grants and
partnerships.
• Champion diversity, inclusion, safeguarding, and equality throughout all
activities of the club.
• Explore and support new commercial, sponsorship, or partnership
opportunities.
• Support succession planning and the long-term sustainability of the club.

Desirable Experience / Qualities

• Leadership experience – ideally in sport, community or business
environments.
• Strong communication and people skills.
• Understanding of non-league football operations and community
engagement.

• Experience in charity governance, grassroots sport or facility
management (desirable but not essential).
• Integrity, commitment, and a strong alignment to the club’s values and
aspirations.