• Governance

Finance Director Nomination Invitation

South East Hockey is inviting Member Clubs to submit nominations for the Finance Director board position currently held by John W Thompson, who is due to retire by rotation at the 2026 AGM. All other current Directors remain in office and are not part of this call for nominations.

Under the Articles, where a Director retires by rotation they may stand for re-election, but they must be nominated by a Member Club, proposed and seconded in writing, with candidate particulars and consent to act.

Finance Director Nomination

John W Thompson, who serves as Finance Director, and is seeking re-election, is one of the longest-serving Directors appointed on 13 July 2021, and the Governance Note identifies him as subject to retirement by rotation at the 2026 AGM. His re-election has been proposed by Tunbridge Wells Hockey Club and seconded by the South East Hockey Chair.

Any nomination for the Finance Director position must be received by Friday, 15 May 2026, which is the hard deadline and 56 clear days before the 14 July 2026 AGM.

How to nominate

Member Clubs should submit nominations in writing to governance@southeast.hockey and each nomination must include:

  • The name of the candidate.
  • Confirmation that the candidate is proposed and seconded by a Member Club.
  • Candidate particulars.
  • The candidate’s consent to act.

Key dates

  • 1 April 2026: Governance review to determine the retiring Directors by rotation.
  • By 7 April 2026: Call for nominations to Voting Member Clubs to be issued.
  • 15 May 2026: Final deadline for nominations to be received by the Company and N&R Committee.
  • By 22 May 2026: N&R Committee to endorse nominations and prepare the schedule of nominees.
  • 14 July 2026: 2026 AGM.

Other volunteer opportunities

South East Hockey is also seeking nominations or expressions of interest for other vacant or additional volunteer roles, including Divisional Representatives, TAP Lead, and EHO Members Representative. These roles are important to the running of the organisation, and any Member who feels they can contribute is encouraged to come forward.

If you would like to get involved in the running of South East Hockey in any capacity, please do come forward to operations@southeast.hockey and governance@southeast.hockey