Board Director (Independent)

Organisation: Bowls England
Salary: 0
Location: Remote but expected to travel for meetings and events
Contract type: Volunteer
Closing date: 31 March 2026
Interview date: 22 April 2026
Job Description: a member of the Board of Directors, you will contribute to the Company's strategic direction, report to the membership annually alongside the Chair and Chief Executive, and focus on the following specific tasks:
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Support strategic decision making and maintain oversight of the key objectives outlined in the Fit for the Future Strategy. Contribute effectively to Board meetings and on relevant sub-committees
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Constructively challenge and support the work of the staff team, ensuring BE delivers against its annual operational plan through achieving its targets.
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Ensure BE meets financial objectives and going concern responsibilities.
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Act as Board Project Sponsor for a variety of company projects, bringing knowledge, experience, and innovation to the organisation.
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Maintain current knowledge of the Board’s activities and the work of the relevant Bowls, sports, and partner associations.
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Promote Bowls England and its objectives within all appropriate forums, accepting collective responsibility for the organisations decisions and positions on matters.
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Understand your role as a director of a limited company and your responsibility to Companies House.
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Represent the Board and BE at events, in committees and working groups, and influencing stakeholders.

Consistent with Sport England’s Code of Governance, the Bowls England board has recently completed a full “Skills Gap Analysis” of the current Board profile. With this in mind, whilst we welcome applications from all qualified candidates, we are particularly interested to hear from those with skills and experience in the following areas -
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Major Events: experience in delivering international and national events and collaborating with key stakeholders, particularly in light of Bowls England hosting the 2027 World Bowls Championships.

EDI (Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion): experience in evolving organisations culture to ensure they are open and more representative of broader society.
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Financial: experience in financial planning and strategy, ensuring sound fiscal management, investments, and risk management decisions.
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Commercial: experience in driving revenue growth through strategic partnerships and/or data-driven marketing.
In addition, the successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a passion for the future well-being of the sport and the ability to work effectively and collaboratively alongside peers, staff, and volunteers. They should promote openness and uphold the highest ethical standards of integrity, observing all Bowls England Policies. Board Directors should aim to listen sensitively to the views of others, inside and outside the Board, and gain the trust and respect of our membership.

This challenging role will suit highly driven and passionate individuals who believe they can contribute positively to Bowls England’s future and are available to attend the following:
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Six Board Meetings per year (weekdays, varying lengths depending on the time of year)
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Annual General Meeting and Annual Awards Evening (weekend February)
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Counties Conference and Champions Dinner (weekend of November)
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National Championships (minimum of 2 days in August)

Remuneration: All Directors of Bowls England roles are voluntary; however, we provide an Honorarium of £900 per annum and cover out-of-pocket expenses in line with our expenses policy. The successful candidate will initially serve for three years.
How to apply: To Apply: Bowls England is an equal opportunities employer, and we are particularly interested in receiving applications from women and those with diverse backgrounds to ensure that we can be fully representative of our current/future membership profile. All applicants are asked to send in a CV and cover letter supporting their application to ourfuture@bowlsengland.com, using the subject – BE INED Application 2026. Please ensure the cover letter is no longer than 2 pages. For further information about the process, or to speak with the Chair of the Board or the Nominations Committee please contact our People Officer, Darren Butler, on 01929 500 968 or email ourfuture@bowlsengland.com. Applications should be made by submitting a cover letter and CV no later than 5 p.m. on Tuesday 31 March 2026. A shortlist for interviews will be chosen by 8 April 2026. Interviews will be held on the 22 April 2026 in person in Leamington Spa.