Badminton is a sport for everyone. And at Badminton England we want to make our sport the most inclusive and accessible sport in the country. We are at the heart of a thriving badminton community to nurture a lifelong passion for our sport, consistently performing and delivering inspirational moments, openly attracting everyone who wants to get involved in our sport - whatever age, ability or gender. Our people love playing, watching and supporting badminton and we want to grow our badminton community - players, coaches, schools, clubs, counties, leisure operators, volunteers and fans.

- We do what matters; we are courageous and honest, always putting the best interests of badminton first.

- We include intentionally; we create safe and connected environments that welcome open and diverse views.

- We play for each other; we listen, respond to feedback and celebrate the successes of our sport and communities.

- We always aim to do today brilliantly; we innovate and constantly challenge the status quo through collaboration, active listening and encouragement of others.

With more than a million players playing badminton every month in England, badminton is the nation’s most played racket sport and the sixth biggest sport overall in this country. Quite simply, we want to inspire everyone to play more, support the sport and love, live and breathe badminton.

FINANCE & RISK Committee – VOLUNTEER ROLE

All Committee members are expected to:

• Provide strategic leadership, insight and expert guidance to ensure that Badminton England achieves their strategic objectives
• Promote the strategy and objectives to internal and external stakeholders.
• Work in collaboration with the Board of Directors, fellow Advisory Board Members and staff.

The role of the Finance & Risk Committee is:

• to provide oversight on Finance & Risk matters, including, but not limited to, Badminton England’s financial affairs, risk management and internal control and IT. Risk management covers all strategic, reputational and/or other significant risks that may impact Badminton England.
• To provide assurance to the Board of Directors on the management of grant funding.

ROLE SPECIFICATION

Key skills, experience and qualities:

• Fully qualified accountant and working in a senior role in finance; with experience and knowledge of the following areas:
• Financial and/or management accounting
• Financial planning
• Risk Management
• IT
• Insurance
• Project management
• Investment including capex / ROI evaluation
• Experience with reviewing internal and optimising internal policies, accounting processes and controls as well as with risk management would be particularly valued.
• In addition, experience of new revenue generation in a membership organisation or through events, sponsorship or additional commercial opportunities would be a bonus.
• Knowledge and experience of charity sector, not-for-profit accounting, facilities development would be a bonus.
• A commitment to the goals of badminton and of Badminton England as an organisation, and willingness to be available for advice and enquiries on an ad hoc basis.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be able to balance the need to speak candidly with tact and diplomacy.
• Strong intellect and analytical ability; innovative thinker and ability to focus on the issues to be dealt with using sound and independent judgement skills.
• Ability to take a forward-looking approach and to balance the traditions of badminton with a commercial outlook.
• Awareness of what is required to meet stakeholder expectations and to display attitudes and behaviours that respect and value diversity, and promote equal opportunities.

Time Commitment:

The role is a voluntary one but travel expenses will be paid for meetings held at the National Badminton Centre, Milton Keynes. A minimum three-year commitment from successful applicants is sought.

• The Finance & Risk Board usually meets four times annually –with each of these meetings being 3-4 hours, and at least two meetings held in person at the NBC.
• There are also typically a few video calls in between these meetings to deal with additional ad-hoc matters.
• There will also be some additional time for preparation and follow up from meetings and any ad hoc response to NGB related activities as the reasonable need arises.

Application Process

We are targeting an appointment by the end of October, ahead of the next FRC meeting in November 2025.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply by 30 September 2025 with details of related experience (your CV), and a brief comment via a covering letter as to why you would like to join the Committee and of course your contact details.

Expressions of interest will be considered and shortlist with the intention of an informal interview.

Badminton England is committed to equal opportunities for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships, background or circumstances.