The International Physical Literacy Association (IPLA) is a registered charity in England, formed in 2014 to promote and encourage the adoption of physical literacy across the life course. The voluntary position of Research Lead has become available and therefore we are offering our members the opportunity to take on this role and join the IPLA Operations Team.
Research Lead
The Research Lead is expected to be a current member of the IPLA who can contribute to the overall governance and strategic development of the Association. They should have significant experience related to the promotion and understanding of physical literacy and be able to offer their experience, expertise, time, and enthusiasm to the IPLA. The role will require a commitment to support the management of the Operations Committee and Trustees to fulfil its governance responsibilities including compliance with governing documentation, charity law and any other relevant legislation or regulations and to make sure that the organisation pursues its objects as defined in its governing document.
The Research Lead will support the affairs of the CIO and:
- Support the Chair and Vice Chair/Secretary by providing leadership and strategic direction to the Research and Innovation.
- Coordinate a networked community that encourages dialogue between practitioners, researchers, and policy makers to facilitate and support the adoption, evolution and promotion of physical literacy in communities worldwide.
- Encourage, support and engage in physical literacy research and development worldwide.
- Provide opportunities for collaboration between researchers, including webinars, workshops and conferences.
- Share academic research with the physical literacy community and associated organisations
- Engage in and support research projects related to physical literacy.
How to Apply
To express an initial interest to become Research Lead, applicants should be current members of the IPLA (you can join via the website here ) and you should provide a cover letter which outlines your interest and includes:
- Your personal details and current / recent professional roles
- Your current or previous history with physical literacy and the IPLA
- Your current understanding of the core principles of physical literacy
- How you feel that you can contribute to the IPLA through the specific role.
Details about the role description can be found here: Research Lead Role Description 2024
Registrations of interest should be received on or before 20th December 2024, following which a short-listing process will identify those who are to progress to interview.
Please send your expressions of interest to Nigel Green (Chair) no later than 20th December 2024.