The Professional Game Academy Audit Company (PGAAC) is seeking a strategic leader to join its board as an Independent Non-Executive Director. This pivotal role involves overseeing the rigorous audit and assessment frameworks that govern elite youth football academies across England. You will serve as a critical evaluator of multidisciplinary assessments—covering everything from leadership and coaching to safeguarding and education—ensuring that the highest standards of talent development are maintained. By providing objective oversight, you will directly influence the licensing recommendations and central funding allocations that shape the future of both male and female homegrown talent pathways. Joining a board established by the FA, the Premier League, and the EFL, you will operate at the intersection of sports governance and regulatory compliance. The environment is one of high-stakes accountability, where your strategic vision will help evolve the Elite Player Performance Plan (EPPP) and the rapidly expanding female talent pathway. This is an opportunity to work alongside industry experts and representatives from the highest levels of English football, contributing to a mission that balances athletic excellence with the duty of care and educational welfare of young athletes. For a professional looking to transition their corporate expertise into the sporting world, this role offers a unique platform to drive systemic improvement. You will have the chance to help refine the audit frameworks for the next generation, ensuring they remain robust as the game evolves. Success in this role means not only upholding current regulations but also proactively identifying ways to raise the bar for academy standards nationwide, leaving a lasting legacy on the infrastructure of English football.