Job Description
Volunteers for National Game Board
(NGB)
Responsible
to:
Responsible
for:
Location for
Meetings:
Remuneration:
Chairman of National Game Board
Attending National Game Board Meetings – approx 4 a year
The National Badminton Centre, Loughton, Milton Keynes, Bucks. MK8 9LA
All reasonable ‘out of pocket’ expenses will be reimbursed, refreshments are
provided; travel is paid at 30p per mile.
Term:
Currently all members of the National Game Board are recommended by the Chair
of the National Game Board for agreement by the Board Of Directors. This will be
done on an annual basis but for continuity we are looking for a two year
commitment.
Time
Commitment:
The voluntary role is a ‘working’ position and will be required to:
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Job reference:
Attend up to four meetings per year (each meeting typically lasts three to four
hours on a weekday). All meetings are held at the National Badminton Centre,
Milton Keynes, Bucks, MK8 9LA.
Allow time for preparation and follow up from meetings and any ad hoc
response to NGB related activities as the reasonable need arises.
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Please note that this exact ‘job reference’ should be used when completing your
Equality & Diversity Monitoring recruitment survey
Application
deadline:
If you are interested in this opportunity, please send an email to Matt Hammond,
Senior Administrator at Badminton England
([email protected]) by 25th July 2016 with details of any
previous badminton and/or related experience, a brief comment as to why you
would like to join the Board and your contact details.
If you would like to know more about this exciting opportunity, please contact Eric
Brown, National Game Board Chair. ([email protected])
The first meeting of the National Game Board will be September 14th from 12 Noon
to 4 pm.
Interviews:
Expressions of interest will be considered and shortlist with the intention of an
informal interview at the National Badminton Centre, Bradwell Road, Loughton,
Milton Keynes, MK8 LA, if relevant.
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Important
notes for
applicants:
To apply for this vacancy please:
complete our Equality & Diversity Monitoring on-line survey
Please note that all candidates applying this role are asked to submit an
“Expression of Interest” as detailed above detailing relevant experience
aligned to this Job Description and our Values.
The on-line survey, is available to download from our website by following this
link:
www.badmintonengland.co.uk/landing.asp?section=3546&sectionTitle=Application+Pack&preview=1#.VW8Nrc9VhBf
Expressions of Interest should be returned by the closing date to:
Matt Hammond, Senior Administrator
Email: [email protected] or
Post: Badminton England, The National Badminton Centre, Bradwell Road,
Milton Keynes, Bucks MK8 9LA
Overview:
Role of the NGB:
Role of the NGB
Voluntary Member:
The National Game Board is part of the Badminton England governance
structure reporting to the Board of Directors. The group provides additional
expertise, guidance and advice to enhance Badminton England’s role in more
people taking part in badminton.
The main focus areas of the National Game Board will be the National Game
objectives of Discover Badminton: Our Strategic Intent 2017-2024:
• More people taking part in badminton
o Grow grass roots badminton
o Grow our fan base
• Promote and develop the sport of badminton by enabling more people to
take part
• Enhance Badminton England's expertise in the area of community activity
• Add value through informed challenge and debate of plans and proposals
• Review and challenge activity related measures of success
• Live our values of Focus, Ambition, Courage and Teamwork
Key Responsibilities
• To support the National Game Board in its work to grow our fan base and
grass roots badminton
• Review progress, monitor and challenge the business plan objectives
agreed by the Board of Directors
• To receive and discuss reports from the National Game Team against
Badminton England’s business plan objectives
• Understand the critical success factor(s) relating to the work of the
National Game Team and monitor, evaluate and challenge plans and
proposals, and report back to the Board of Directors as and when required
• Provide advice and support to the National Game Team’s plans and
proposals through informed challenge and debate
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The post-holder shares with all colleagues the responsibility to:
General
information:
make suggestions to improve the environment within Badminton
England;
cooperate with measures introduced to ensure there is equality of
opportunity;
comply with all aspects of Health and Safety Policy and arrangements
This job description is not to be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive. It is
intended as an outline indication of the areas of activity and will be
amended in the light of the changing needs of the organisation.
Person Specification
Voluntary Member – National Game Board
Key Skills,
Experience and
Qualities:
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Experience/knowledge/understanding of badminton at a local level relating
to areas of the National Game Board.
Currently or previously been regularly involved with the game of
badminton as a coach, official, player or volunteer.
Experience of working with the management committee or structure of a
club, league, county, (other sport experience would be acceptable).
An understanding and acceptance of the corporate responsibilities and
confidentiality required of National Game Board members.
An understanding of the political environment and how Badminton
England’s relationship with partners affect sport and physical activity
A commitment to the goals of badminton and of Badminton England as an
organisation, and willingness to be available for advice and enquiries on an
ad hoc basis.
Ability to constructively present own point of view and that of others to
support CAG and Badminton England.
successfully demonstrate their commitment to our values of Focus,
Ambition, Courage and Teamwork
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Volunteer Member for National Game Board
NATIONAL BADMINTON CENTRE
Level 1 Competency Profile
Our vision at Badminton England is to:
To be one of the Nation’s most popular sports and consistently win medals at
World, Olympic and Paralympic level
This statement is a way of expressing our ambition and every member of staff, volunteer and Board
member regardless of what role they are engaged at, has a valuable part to play in helping us work towards
delivering our vision.
In order to guide staff, volunteer and Board Members in delivering our vision we have a set of values
(F.A.C.T) which outlines the qualities and behaviours that we expect everyone to display and aspire to. Our
values are:
Focus
Ambition
Courage
Teamwork
Our values should be present every day in our work with our customers, partners, members and each other
to drive our performance and growth to enable us to achieve our vision.
The tables below clearly set out how we should behave in order to demonstrate how we live our values.
The tables shaded in red set out the minimum standards that are applicable to All Staff, Volunteers and
board members to aspire and underpin the required behaviours that unite Badminton England.
FOCUS - We live FOCUS by pursuing our goals with clarity, drive and determination
All Staff, Volunteers
Ensures the company vision and objectives are always at the heart of
and Board Members
decision making
Prioritises time to concentrate on goals and plans work & resources
accordingly
Always looks for ways to make our operation more efficient and
effective
Always makes clear decisions and executes them with speed
Works effectively and efficiently without constant supervision
AMBITION - We live AMBITION by striving to attain excellence with motivation and passion
All Staff, Volunteers
Aims high and never settles for less
and Board Members
Constructively challenges existing procedures and practices to
achieve better results
Committed to going the extra mile to exceed expectations
Determined and proactive to achieve outstanding results
COURAGE - We live COURAGE by having the confidence to evolve by making the right decisions for
the right reasons
All Staff, Volunteers
Has the confidence to constructively challenge and voice opinions in
and Board Members
pursuit of the organisations success
Brings creativity and innovation to problem solving
Is bold enough to modernise and make change when needed in
order to improve services
Looks ahead to see what could go wrong and takes preventative
action
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TEAMWORK - We live TEAMWORK by understanding and respecting each others’ roles and being a
supportive unified team
All Staff, Volunteers
Trusts in the knowledge and expertise of colleagues
and Board Members
Takes every opportunity to learn about each other’s roles; valuing
their time and treating them with respect to maintain good working
relationships
Ensures our team is inspired to be the very best they can be
Makes every effort to support someone when they seek assistance
Communicates regularly using the most effective methods
Speaks with one voice on all policies and decisions when
communicating externally
Always acts with integrity
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