At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the Coaching Advisory Group to shape badminton coaching in England.
- Company: Badminton England, dedicated to making badminton inclusive and accessible.
- Benefits: Non-remunerated role with reasonable expenses covered.
- Other info: Join a passionate team committed to inclusivity and community engagement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on the future of badminton coaching and promote diversity.
- Qualifications: Experience in coaching, athlete development, or strategic planning.
Badminton England is seeking to appoint a Chair of our new Coaching Advisory Group. This is a unique opportunity to contribute at a strategic level to help steer the implementation of our Coaching Plan, which aims to support, enable, and facilitate a strong, high-quality coaching network that can make badminton the most inclusive and accessible sport in England.
As Chair of the Coaching Advisory Group you will play a crucial role in guiding our coaching initiatives and programmes, supporting coach development, and fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion. Your insights and expertise will directly influence key decisions on strategic planning, coach education and development programmes, and the governance of coaching.
The Chair will help oversee the implementation, monitoring and refinement of Badminton England's Coaching Plan, aligned to our overall Strategy, offering strategic insight, advice, and expertise on coach education, development and systems. The role reports to the Develop & Perform Committees. The successful candidate will commence immediately following appointment and will support the recruitment of the wider Coaching Advisory Group, planned for launch in Autumn 2026. The appointment is for an initial term of three years, eligible for reappointment for two further terms. The Chair is expected to attend at least three Coaching Advisory Group meetings per year (with potential for additional meetings), held in person or via Teams. The role is non-remunerated, with reasonable expenses reimbursed as per policy.
We are committed to embedding inclusive practice both within Badminton England and the wider badminton community. Whilst the appointment will be made entirely on merit based on skills and experience, we strongly encourage applications from candidates from under-represented groups, including disabled people, diverse ethnic communities, the LGBTQ+ community and females.
We are looking for someone with knowledge and experience in one or more of the following areas:
- Coaching, coach development or coaching systems
- Coaching principles and athlete development in badminton
- Data analysis, monitoring and evaluation
- Strategic thinking, communication and teamwork
- A commitment to diversity and inclusion in sport
Salary: Reasonable expenses.
Chair of Coaching Advisory Group in Milton Keynes employer: Badminton England
Badminton England is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Milton Keynes that fosters professional growth and development within the coaching community. With a strong commitment to enhancing coaching standards, employees benefit from flexible hybrid working arrangements, comprehensive training opportunities, and a supportive culture that values collaboration and innovation.
