Introduction

Are you passionate about sport and ready to bring your financial expertise to a national governing body? Badminton England is seeking to co-opt a dedicated Non-Executive Director with a strong background in finance and risk management to join our Board and chair in the Finance and Risk Committee. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the growth and success of badminton across England, guiding our strategic decisions and ensuring robust financial oversight

If you have a passion for sport and a desire to be part of something bigger why not take a look at our full  Candidate brief  to find out more.

About the Role

Badminton England is seeking to co-opt a Non-Executive Director with experience in all of the following areas to join the Board:

Finance & Risk
• Professional accounting, finance or similar qualifications.
• Knowledge and understanding of financial planning, budgeting, financial management & reporting and risk management.
• Strategic financial thinking that is aligned with the overall strategic goals and ambitions of an organisation.
• Experience of operating at a senior level in finance roles.
• Commitment to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Knowledge of the badminton landscape is desirable but not essential.

Chairing Committees
The successful candidate will also Chair the Badminton England Finance and Risk Committee.

Knowledge of the badminton landscape is desirable but not essential.

Key Information:

This is a volunteer (unpaid) Non-Executive Director position it is expected that Non-Executive Directors will be required to commit the equivalent of 12 to 15 days per year.
This will consist of attending 4-6 board meetings per year and chairing 4-6 Finance & Risk Committee meetings as well as attending key events.

Most board meetings take place at National Badminton Centre, Milton Keynes, and the majority of Finance & Risk Committee meetings are held online.

Salary: Reasonable Expenses

Closing Date: 23.59 on Sunday 30th November 2024. We reserve the right to close or withdraw the vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role, therefore if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible)

Interviews  will take place during the first 2 weeks in December at the National Badminton Centre, Milton Keynes