Non-Executive Director

Organisation: Badminton England
Salary: Reasonable Expenses
Location: Milton Keynes/hybrid
Contract type: Volunteer
Closing date: 6 July 2026
Job Description: INTRODUCTION

Badminton England is seeking to co-opt a Non-Executive Director with a strong background in performance.

Badminton England is in an exciting period of delivering our vision. In 2023 we launched our ambitious 10-year strategy "A Sport for Everyone" and we are looking for a non-executive director with performance expertise to join our Board, chair the Perform Committee, and possibly represent Badminton England at a GB Badminton board level.

ABOUT THIS ROLE

The co-opted NED role will commence in role immediately following appointment and ratification by the Board. It is intended that the successful candidate will be put forward for election at the Badminton England AGM in June 2027.

The successful candidate will be appointed for an initial term of 3 years which may be renewed for a maximum of 3 terms. 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, chairing 4–6 Perform Committee meetings, attending key events, and possibly GB Badminton board meetings. Most board meetings take place at the National Badminton Centre, Milton Keynes, and the majority of Perform Committee meetings are held online.

The role is non-remunerated, but Badminton England will reimburse expenses for Board and ambassadorial activities.

We are an organisation that is committed to embedding inclusive practice both within Badminton England and the wider badminton community. We want to ensure that everyone can access and enjoy the sport of badminton regardless of their gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, background, or circumstances.

Whilst the appointment will be made entirely on merit based on skills and experience, Badminton England strongly encourages applications from candidates from under-represented groups, particularly disabled people, diverse ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ community and females.

Badminton England is seeking a candidate with performance expertise who can support the delivery of the Perform pillar of Badminton England's strategy.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Experience:
* Knowledge and experience of sports performance or elite athlete development.
* Strategic thinking with experience in performance management or high-performance environments.
* Experience of complex organisations with multiple stakeholders.
* Knowledge of the Olympic and Paralympic badminton landscape is desirable but not essential.

Person Specification:

* Strong communication and teamwork skills.
* Someone who upholds the highest standards of integrity and probity.
* Ability to absorb complex information and provide Board level guidance and counsel.
* A commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
* Willingness to challenge in a constructive manner and to be proactive in supporting the board to achieve its objectives.
* Strong communication skills with the ability to speak candidly with tact and diplomacy.

You can see the full list of responsibilities and the person specification in our Candidate Pack: https://badmintonengland.sharepoint.com/:b:/g/IQC_RzzuszRNR6lk9ODfdFUfAWpW4w177kVoFepb6g71Koo?e=r0u71K

KEY INFORMATION
Salary: Reasonable Expenses
How to apply: Application Process: Closing Date for Applications: Monday, 6th July 2026, 9am Please send us your CV via the link: https://careers.badmintonengland.co.uk/jobs/7936048-non-executive-director/586447b1-0bb9-49dc-b4d4-1a61717dc1aa setting out your career history, with responsibilities and achievements relevant to this role. Please also include a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role and the value that your expertise will add to the role of Non-Executive Director of Badminton England. Please also include the details (within the covering letter) of two referees who can speak authoritatively about you, together with a brief statement of the capacity and over what period they have known you. Referees will not be contacted without your prior consent. Please send your application as soon as possible. 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.