Job Description
The future of English badminton is very bright. We remain as committed as ever to enable more people to take part in badminton and to see more people winning medals at the very highest level.
• Do you have a passion for increasing participation in Sport?
• Would you like to have an opportunity to shape the future of those who work in Sport?
• Would you like to have an input into the accountability of the financial affairs of badminton?
• Do you have experience of IT governance within a business?
• Are you an experienced financial professional with experience of corporate governance?
If the answer to all of the questions is yes, why not join Badminton England’s Finance, Risk & Corporate Services (FR&CS) Committee.
We are looking to appoint two members to this group to add new skills, experiences and individual perspectives to the team. You will have operated at a senior level (with Board experience) within your own organisation. It would be beneficial if you have had experience of working in an organisation undergoing IT change, Corporate Governance and/or risk management.
The role is a voluntary one but travel expenses will be paid for meetings held at the National Badminton Centre, Milton Keynes. A minimum two year commitment from successful applicants is sought (attending approximately five/six meetings per year).
This is an opportunity to provide effective challenge and contribution to future through participation on an Advisory Committee reporting to the Board of Badminton England, the National Governing Body of our sport. We are keen to hear from you.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please send an email to Sue Froud, HR Manager at Badminton England (suefroud@badmintonengland.co.uk) by Wednesday 8th February 2017 with details of related experience, and a brief comment as to why you would like to join the Committee and of course your contact details. Further details are on our website: www.badmintonengland.co.uk/careers
Expressions of interest will be considered and shortlist with the intention of an informal interview if relevant.
We are committed to equality and diversity in Badminton England and positive about the increased strength having a more diverse governance structure can bring. We therefore welcome applicants from all backgrounds and with a diverse range of skills, particularly women, disabled people and those who are from an ethnic minority.
*The next meeting of the FR&CS Committee will be Wednesday 22 March 2017 from 11am till 3pm.
How to apply
Please send an email to Sue Froud, HR Manager at Badminton England (suefroud@badmintonengland.co.uk) by Wednesday 8th February 2017 with details of related experience and a brief comment as to why you would like to join the committee.
Further details are on our website: www.badmintonengland.co.uk/careers