GB Board Independent Non Executive Director Our Role 3

The Role 4

Directors’ Obligations 5

Board Obligations 6

Personal Obligations 7

Public Commitment 9

How To Apply 10

GB Board - Independent Non Executive Director 2 Our Role

BACKGROUND THE MEMBERS OF GB LIMITED ARE: OUR PURPOSE To lead the growth and success of badminton in • Great Britain. • Badminton Scotland

OUR VALUES • Badminton

FOCUS • Ulster Branch Badminton Union of Ireland Pursuing goals with clarity, drive and determination The Badminton GB Board consists of an AMBITION Independent Chair, one representative from each Striving to attain excellence with motivation of the Members of GB Badminton and up to 4 and passion independent Directors.

COURAGE The implementation of the performance plans for Having the confidence to evolve by making the both Olympic and Paralympic Games is undertaken right decisions for the right reasons by one of the Home Nations in membership of Badminton GB through a Lead Home Nation TEAMWORK Contract. (Badminton England is currently the Lead Understanding and respecting each other’s roles Home Nation.) and being a supportive unified team The four Members sign a Memorandum of OUR VISION Understanding regarding the selection and Consistently win medals at Olympic and management of players for the Olympic and Paralympic level. Paralympic Games.

ABOUT US GB Badminton provides the sports representation Badminton GB is responsible for the selection, on the BOA and BPA and their related activities. preparation and management of teams representing Great Britain in Olympic and Paralympic Games as Badminton GB receives a small amount of funding well as other events which involve GB rather than for administrative and governance purposes. Home Country representation such as the Youth Funding for the delivery of the British programme is Olympic Games and European Games. Badminton held and managed by the appointed Lead GB seeks funding from UK Sport for this purpose. Home Nation.

GB Board - Independent Non Executive Director 3 The Role

Position: Non Executive Independent Director (Volunteer position) Responsible to: The Chair of the GB Badminton Board

Statutory Duties • the identification and appointment of a Lead Home Country Association to provide services in • To act as a Director of Badminton GB Ltd (the relation to the business delivery of the GB World Company) in the best interests of the Company Class Performance Programme (WCPP) and Para with honesty and good faith. Badminton Programme

• To use such personal and professional skills • the review and approval of the GB WCPP, together with such contacts, experience and Para Badminton Plan, associated KPI’s, policies judgement as they may possess with integrity and procedures and independence to optimise both the short and long term performance of the Company and in particular the areas of her/his own portfolio of • monitoring the performance of the Lead Home responsibility. Country Association in meeting its obligations and responsibilities through a transparent and • To assist, influence and approve submissions for aligned governance process funding from UK Sport and any other relevant bodies • supporting the Lead Home Country Association with open and timely discussion and constructive • To play a full part in enabling the Board to arrive feedback on proposed strategic changes to the at balanced and objective decisions in the GB WCPP and Para Badminton Programme. performance of its agreed role and functions in relation to the Lead Home Nation contract • monitoring the performance by the other Home (LHNC) which encompasses: Country Associations in meeting their obligations and responsibilities

• assisting the Home Country Associations in resolving any disputes between them relating to GB Badminton, and in particular the implementation of the WCPP and Para Badminton Programme.

• To ensure that the obligations and responsibilities of the Company,, as determined by the LHNC, are fully, promptly and properly carried out.

GB Board - Independent Non Executive Director 4 Directors’ Obligations

• In particular, the Director shall:

• attend all Board meetings called during the year, unless prevented by exceptional circumstances;

• be prepared to act as a member of any Panels for which the Board desire to have representation

• place on the agenda for meetings of the Board matters relating to the Company’s business which the Director considers should be discussed.

GB Board - Independent Non Executive Director 5 Board Obligations

• The Director will: • ensure that the decisions of the Board are fully, promptly and properly carried out;

• challenge and contribute to the governance of the LHNC

• scrutinise the performance of the WCPP and Para Badminton Programme in meeting agreed goals and objectives and monitor the reporting of performance;

• satisfy themselves that the integrity of financial information and financial controls and systems of risk management deliver suitable reporting against the LHNC

• ensure that s/he is consulted upon and participates in:

• the appointment and removal of the Company Secretary; • succession planning;

• ensure that s/he is consulted upon and receives adequate information in a timely fashion about the finances, proposed strategy plans and activities that would have a Material Effect on the Company;

• ensure that s/he has access to key managers of the GB Programme, as maybe required, to enable the Director to perform their duties under the LHNC

• ensure that s/he fully understands:

• the business of the Company and its services, • the funding support that is available • the sport and territories in which the Company operates; • the construction and delivery of the LHNC • the process for appointing the lead Home Nation

• ensure that s/he understands the views and responsibilities of UK Sport;

• insist on a comprehensive, formal and tailored induction;

• seek continually to develop and refresh knowledge and skills to ensure any contribution to the Board remains informed and relevant;

• ensure that any concerns which cannot be resolved about the running of the Company or a proposed action are recorded in the Board minutes; on resignation provide a written statement to the Chair, for circulation to the Board, with regard to any such concerns.

GB Board - Independent Non Executive Director 6 Personal Obligations

• The Director will:

• ensure that s/he complies with all his/her obligations as a Director required by law, the Company’s Memorandum and Articles of Association, and decisions of the General Meetings;

• disclose immediately any personal interest in any activity of the Company and/or possible or actual conflict of interests, and take no further part in any Board or committee discussion of the matter;

• not accept benefits from third parties and will adhere to the rules and regulations regarding gifts and hospitality.

GB Board - Independent Non Executive Director 7 Person Specification

INDEPENDENCE RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT • Each Board member will provide objective • Awareness of what is required to meet input to the Board’s decision-making process stakeholder expectations. without the potential for a vested interest in the decision out-comes. • Recognise and value the contribution of others. GOVERNANCE • An understanding and agreement of the legal • Provide timely feedback for support duties, responsibilities and liabilities of a and learning. corporate body. • Display attitudes and behaviours that • A Legal qualification or experience in respect and value diversity and pro-mote governance matters. equal opportunities.

COMMUNICATION EXPERIENCE • Ability to demonstrate excellent • Experience of contributing in a communication and interpersonal skills in a Board environment. variety of situations. • Experience of complex organisations with • Ability to balance the need to speak candidly multiple stakeholders. with tact and diplomacy. • Experience with legal and/or INDEPENDENCE AND INNOVATION corporate governance. • Ability to take an independent view when required. • Experience in contractual relationships

• Ability to think creatively. • Please note that Badminton knowledge is not essential for the Independent Non Executive • Ability to demonstrate flexibility and Director position. We will strongly consider open mindedness. all applicants who can contribute but also use this opportunity to further develop their • Able to take a forward-looking approach. knowledge and skills.

GB Board - Independent Non Executive Director 8 Public Commitment

Badminton is a sport without boundaries and is committed to being a fair, equitable and ethical world- class sporting organisation. We are committed to achieving equality in badminton and are working with all stakeholders to promote the highest standards of conduct and behaviour.

We aim to continuously improve understanding and proactively address any under-representation across all protected characteristics.

We embrace the spirit of all equalities legislation and are committed to eradicating any form of discrimination.

We will not tolerate discrimination – either directly or indirectly – on any grounds including race, disability, social class or background, sexual orientation, ethnic or national origins, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, carer status, age, religion or belief, or political persuasion.

• The Director will:

• Eliminate discrimination

• Comply with all statutory obligations and best practice

• Make equality and equal treatment a core issue in the development, delivery, refinement and

application of our policies, procedures, initiatives and services.

• Adopt and meet a target of 30% of each gender on our Board

• Progress towards achieving gender parity on our Board

• Progress towards greater diversity on our Board

You can find more information about the GB Board here.

GB Board - Independent Non Executive Director 9 How To Apply

To discuss this opportunity in more detail please contact, Stephen Baddeley, Chair and Non-Executive Director, at [email protected]

To make an application please submit an up to date CV and cover note to, Stephen Baddeley, Chair and Non-Executive Director, at [email protected]

Applications are to be received no later than Thursday 26 November 2020.

Interviews will be held via Teams or Zoom and will be arranged during the first few weeks of December 2020.

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