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• 20 Feb 2019

  VACANCY: Administrator – Insurance (Maternity cover)

  Bowls England, the National Governing Body for Outdoor Flat Green Bowls, is seeking an Administrator to be based in its headquarters in Royal Leamington Spa.

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  Administrator – Insurance
  Temporary Contract (Maternity Cover) to September 2019 (Flexible Hours available)

  This is a Temporary Contract (Maternity Cover) – the length of contract and number of working hours per week is open to negotiation with interested candidates.

  Salary: £18,000 per annum (pro-rata)

  Bowls England, the National Governing Body for Outdoor Flat Green Bowls, is seeking an Administrator to be based in its headquarters in Royal Leamington Spa.

  Due to the nature of the post a working knowledge of the sport of bowls is desirable but not essential.

  The successful candidate’s primary responsibilities will be the administration of the Bowls England Civil Liability Insurance Scheme and Celebration Matches. The successful candidate will also be required to manage relevant databases and support internal IT processes.

  For an informal discussion regarding the role please contact Penny Maguire, Business Services Manager, on 01926 334609 or e-mail: penny@bowlsengland.com

  To apply candidates should send the following:

  • Letter of application highlighting relevant experience, skills and motivation for applying
  • Curriculum vitae

  Please reply by e-mail to: penny@bowlsengland.com

  Alternatively applications may be sent by post, marked ‘Administrator Vacancy’ to: Chief Executive, Bowls England, Riverside House, Milverton Hill,Royal Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, CV32 5HZ

  Closing date for applications: Monday 11th March 2019 (9am)

  Interviews will be held at the Bowls England Offices in Royal Leamington Spa.

  Bowls England is an equal opportunities employer.
  Bowls England operates a company pension scheme for all employees.

  A job description can be viewed here

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• 19 Feb 2019

  Voting open to determine 2018 Male Bowlers of the Year

  Bowls England has today opened the voting to determine the 2018 Male Bowler of the Year and Young Male Bowler of the Year Award, sponsored by Taylor Bowls and Bowls International respectively.

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  VOTING OPEN TO DETERMINE 2018 MALE BOWLERS OF THE YEAR

  Bowls England has today opened the voting to determine the 2018 Male Bowler of the Year and Young Male Bowler of the Year Award, sponsored by Taylor Bowls and Bowls International respectively.

  Following the success of the inaugural vote at the Women’s Annual Dinner and Presentation of Prizes in November, a shortlist for each award has been compiled, with a public vote then taking place to crown the respective winners.

  Bowls England Chief Executive Tony Allcock MBE said: “We are pleased that Taylor Bowls and Bowls International continue to sponsor these highly respected and prestigious awards and we thank them for their support.”

  Sian Honnor, editor of Bowls International, said: "It is important to recognise excellent achievement and the shortlisted players are those that stood out in a strong field.

  "Congratulations to all those featured and we look forward to announcing the winners at the Bowls England Men’s Annual Dinner and Presentation of Prizes which is always a highlight of the bowling calendar and a chance to celebrate the season in style."

  The shortlists are as follows (in alphabetical order by surname):

  Young Male Bowler of the Year
  Jamie Barker (Cambridgeshire)
  Harry Goodwin (Devon)
  Daniel Mills (Norfolk)
  Kieran Rollings (Northamptonshire)
  Charlie Souter (Surrey)
  Sam Steel (Somerset)

  Male Bowler of the Year
  David Bolt (Durham)
  Andrew Broad (Cornwall)
  Chris Gale (Lancashire)
  Edward Morris (Essex)
  Louis Ridout (Devon)
  Steve Snell (Wiltshire)
  Sam Tolchard (Devon)

  Online voting for the Male Bowler of the Year and Young Male Bowler of the Year Awards runs until noon on Friday 22nd February, with the winners announced at the Bowls England Men’s Annual Dinner and Presentation of Prizes at the Hilton Hotel, Coventry on Saturday 23rd February.

  To view a synopsis of each player’s achievements in 2018 and to vote for this year’s Male Bowler of the Year and Young Male Bowler of the Year, please visit: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/N3BJ98X 

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• 08 Feb 2019

  Bowls England - Website Review

  Bowls England is currently undertaking a review of its website, www.bowlsengland.com – and is welcoming the feedback from its members and supporters to assist with this process.

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  BOWLS ENGLAND – WEBSITE REVIEW

  Bowls England is currently undertaking a review of its website, www.bowlsengland.com – and is welcoming the feedback from its members and supporters to assist with this process.

  We have prepared a number of questions below and your input would be appreciated:

  - What do you like about the current website?
  - What do you dislike about the current website?
  - What are your main reasons for visiting the Bowls England website?
  - What features and functionalities would you like to be incorporated within a new website?
  - What other websites do you like? Why are they attractive to you? (E.g. ease of navigation, bright colours, features, animation)

  Please email your comments to matt@bowlsengland.com 

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• 08 Feb 2019

  Bowls England Men's Senior International Team Manager John Bell announces retirement

  John Bell has announced his retirement as Bowls England Men’s Senior International Team Manager after almost two decades of loyal and dedicated service.

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  BOWLS ENGLAND MEN’S SENIOR INTERNATIONAL TEAM MANAGER JOHN BELL ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT

  John Bell has announced his retirement as Bowls England Men’s Senior International Team Manager after almost two decades of loyal and dedicated service.

  Bell was appointed Men’s International Team Manager in 2000, a position he held for 17 BIBC Series’, four World Championships, and two Atlantic Championships, in addition to the position of Performance Director at three Commonwealth Games and one Atlantic Championships.

  Under Bell’s guidance at world level, England attained an impressive 371 victories from 522 matches at a win rate of 71%, achieving 39 medals in the process, including 14 at the Commonwealth Games.

  Announcing his retirement, Bell said: “It is with somewhat of a heavy heart that I announce my retirement from the position as the Men’s Senior England Team Manager. There are a number of reasons for this decision but suffice it to say after 20 years as a Team Manager and Performance Director I feel the time is right to step aside.

  “I would like to think that during my period of office I have done my utmost to ensure our England teams performed to the best of their abilities and enhanced their reputation, and that of Bowls England, on the world stage. I am also proud that the conduct of our England teams both on and off the greens has been exemplary.

  “I fully support the appointment of a permanent Performance Director, who will herald the introduction of a new structure to support and hopefully enhance international performance. My retirement will enable the Performance Director to commence their duties with a clean slate with a new support team going forward. They have my full support.

  “I have been fortunate to have had the benefit of the assistance and friendship of many talented colleagues who I sincerely thank. To Tony Allcock and everyone in the Bowls England office, my fellow selectors, members of my Commonwealth Games management teams, to the incredibly supportive Norma Hazzledine, who was fully committed to the cause of improving England’s international performance, and to Rex Hazeldine too for his encouragement and his professionalism which inspired us all - I thank you.

  “I will also thank my supporter in chief – Mrs Bell – over a glass of red, or possibly two, and a nostalgic curry at the Paprika Club!

  “I have thoroughly enjoyed my tenure as Bowls England Manager and as Commonwealth Games Performance Director. It has been a pleasure and a privilege undertaking my role and I hope I have contributed to a positive and successful chapter in the performance of England teams at world and international events.

  “I wish Bowls England every success in its future efforts to achieve further glory at international level.”

  Bowls England Chief Executive, Tony Allcock MBE, added: “John’s commitment to Bowls England and the English Bowling Association over the past two decades has been exemplary. He has ensured that England is a force to be reckoned with at an international level and his record speaks for itself. John has been a credit to work with and will certainly be a tough act to follow.”

  Bowls England wishes to thank John for his dedication both to his country and the sport of bowls.

  An advertisement for John’s successor will be circulated shortly.

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• 06 Feb 2019

  Staff Training Day - Bowls England Office Closure

  Please note that the Bowls England Office will be closed for staff training on Wednesday 27th February 2019.

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  STAFF TRAINING DAY - BOWLS ENGLAND OFFICE CLOSURE

  Please note that the Bowls England Office will be closed for staff training on Wednesday 27th February 2019.

  The office will re-open as usual at 9am on Thursday 28th February.

  Apologies for any inconvenience that may be caused.

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