Trustee - Legal Board Director

Our Client:

Badminton Wales is the National Governing Body for Wales, formed in 1928 and has a rich heritage being one of only eight founding members of World Badminton - we celebrate our centenary in 2028. However, despite being proud of our history we are not an organisation that dwells on the past. Within the last number of years the Badminton Wales Board has undertaken a major modernisation process and is now one of the most progressive and dynamic within Welsh sport. By joining us, you offer your expertise and in return gain valuable experience of working within a modern National Governing Body of sport.

 

The Role:

• Defining the organisation’s aims, direction and priorities. 
• Ensuring that Badminton Wales aims, direction and priorities are clearly articulated and that there is wide understanding and support for them.
• Agreeing the strategy, plans, policies and the funding required to achieve the aims.
• Gaining the organisation’s members and stakeholders views in determining direction and goals and maintaining communication with them.
• Specifying key outcomes, referred to as Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and approving the availability of resources to achieve them.
• Monitoring the progress of Badminton Wales in implementing the strategy, plans and processes against financial plans and budgets.
• Ensure that Badminton Wales complies with all legal and regulatory requirements and statements of best practice and conducts its business in a transparent manner at all times.

About You:

• A professional legal qualification.
• At least five years experience of operating professionally within the legal field.
• A knowledge of sporting bodies or a commitment to develop their understanding in this field.
• The ability to work effectively in a team at Board level.
• Strong leadership and communication skills on legal matters.
• A commitment to provide the Board with legal support in a timely manner.

We are are keen to hear from individuals wanting to join the Board for the first time and also incumbent Directors seeking a new term of office. Short-listed applicants will be interviewed by an independent Nominations Panel which will make recommendations to the Badminton Wales Board (for Independents) or AGM/EGM (for Badminton Directors).

As part of our commitment to giving back, we support charities and third-sector organisations by promoting trustee opportunities across our network on a pro bono basis. 

For further information about the role please contact Peter Hybart, Badminton Wales Chair - peter.hybart@badminton.wales.

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