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National Governance and EDI Manager
Badminton Ireland
Badminton Ireland, formally the Badminton Union of Ireland, is the national governing body for the sport of badminton in Ireland and Northern Ireland.
Job Posted- 23 Dec 2024
Status- Full Time
Location- Ireland
Closing date- 15 Jan 2025
Badminton Ireland invites applications for the role of National Governance and EDI Manager. This full-time position is instrumental in advancing the 2022–2028 NGB strategic plan and fostering a culture of governance, equality, diversity, and inclusion across our sport.
Background to Badminton Ireland
Badminton Ireland (a registered company limited by guarantee) collaborates with various stakeholders across the Island of Ireland, including our Provincial Branches, Sport Ireland, Sport NI, the Olympic Federation of Ireland and Paralympic Ireland, the Local Sports Partnership Network and the Federation of Irish Sport. We are dedicated to making badminton an inclusive, lifelong sport accessible to all.
Our Purpose
To make badminton a fun, sustainable, inclusive sport for all throughout the Island of Ireland, fostering participation for life and supporting high performance at all levels.
Our values
Fun, Fair, Inclusive, Progressive, Transparent.
Reporting To: Chief Executive Officer
Job Purpose
The Governance and EDI Manager at Badminton Ireland will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of governance, equity, diversity, and inclusion across the organisation. This role will lead efforts to foster a culture of good governance and develop robust structures that reflect the organisation’s values of fairness, transparency, and inclusivity.
The Governance and EDI Manager will act as the lead for safeguarding and related areas, ensuring compliance with child protection, GDPR, and other critical governance standards. Collaborating with stakeholders at all levels, they will champion initiatives to embed equity, diversity, and inclusion into every facet of Badminton Ireland's operations, ensuring alignment between actions and words.
Key to this role will be the development and execution of strategies that align with the Governance Code for Sport, while managing relationships with critical partners, including:
- Badminton Ireland Branches, Counties, and Local Sports Partnerships.
- Sport Ireland, relevant EDI organizations, and other national sports bodies.
The Governance and EDI Manager will ensure:
- Clubs, Counties, and Branches adhere to GDPR, safeguarding, and EDI requirements.
- Staff and Board members receive comprehensive training in governance, fostering a shared commitment to diversity and inclusion.
- The organization nurtures an inclusive and diverse community of players, coaches, and club volunteers, reflecting the values of Badminton Ireland.
Process
The closing date for applications is midday on January 15th 2025.
Please click 'Apply Now' to email Cover Letter and CV should be sent by email to Badminton Ireland marked Governance and EDI Manager.
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