Non-Executive Director (Legal Experience)

Badminton England; Wolverton; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

A national sports organisation is seeking a Non-Executive Director with legal expertise to support its governance and strategic initiatives. The role involves attending board meetings and contributing to the delivery of their 10-year strategy. This is a volunteer (part-time) position, encouraging applications from under-represented groups. The ideal candidate should possess a recognised law degree and significant experience in corporate law, with strong communication skills and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Expenses reimbursement for Board activities

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer, solicitor or barrister with significant experience in corporate law.
• Knowledge of legal issues facing the sports industry.
• Strong communication skills and commitment to equality and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Support the Badminton England board with strategic legal expertise.
• Attend up to 6 board meetings per year.
• Contribute to the governance and strategy execution of the organisation.

Skills

Strategic legal experience

Experience of complex organisations

Understanding of corporate duties

Experience in high-profile environments

Education

Recognised law degree (LLB or equivalent)

Job description

INTRODUCTION

Organisation Badminton England Salary The role is non-remunerated, but Badminton England will reimburse expenses for Board and ambassadorial activities. Location National Badminton Centre, Milton Keynes. Hybrid. Contract type Volunteer (Part time) Closing date 5 January 2026 Interview date 19 January 2026 Job Description INTRODUCTION

Badminton England is seeking to co-opt a Non-Executive Director, ideally with legal experience.

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, preferably with legal experience to join our Board and help us deliver this ambition.

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 forwards for election at the Badminton England AGM in June 2026.

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 up to 15 days per year. This will consist of attending up to 6 board meetings per year, as well as attending key events. Most meetings take place at National Badminton Centre, Milton Keynes or 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 appointments 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 strategic legal expertise who can support the work of the Badminton England board.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Experience :

• Strategic legal experience – including commercial and contract law.
• Experience of complex organisations with multiple stakeholders.
• An understanding of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of a corporate body with governance structures.
• Experience of working in a high-profile environment, with an understanding of managing press, communications and reputation.

Person Specification :

• Qualified lawyer, solicitor or barrister with a recognised law degree (LLB or equivalent).
• Significant experience in corporate and commercial law.
• Prior board-level or senior advisory experience (preferred).
• Knowledge of the sporting landscape and legal issues facing the sports industry.
• 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 :