Badminton is a sport for everyone. At Badminton England, we want to make our sport the most inclusive and accessible sport in the country. We are at the heart of a thriving badminton community, nurturing a lifelong passion for our sport and welcoming everyone who wants to get involved, whatever their age, ability or background.

Our values guide everything we do:

• We do what matters – we are courageous and honest, always putting the best interests of badminton first.

• We include intentionally – we create safe and connected environments that welcome open and diverse views.

• We play for each other – we listen, respond to feedback and celebrate success.

• We always aim to do today brilliantly – we innovate, collaborate and challenge ourselves to be better.

With more than a million people playing badminton every month in England, we want to inspire everyone to play more, support the sport and love, live and breathe badminton.

Coaching Advisory Group Member – Volunteer Role

Are you passionate about coaching and developing people through sport?

We're looking for forward-thinking individuals to join our new Coaching Advisory Group and help shape the future of badminton coaching in England. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the implementation of Badminton England's Coaching Plan (2026-2033), supporting the development of a high-quality coaching network that helps make badminton the most inclusive and accessible sport in England.

What You'll Do

As a member of the Coaching Advisory Group, you will:

• Provide insight, advice and constructive challenge to support coaching development across England.

• Represent the voices, needs and experiences of coaches within the badminton community.

• Contribute to the implementation and ongoing development of the Coaching Plan.

• Support strategic planning and review progress against key priorities and measures.

• Help promote diversity, inclusion and accessibility throughout the coaching workforce.

• Provide recommendations to the Develop and Perform Committees on coaching-related priorities and initiatives.

About You

We are keen to hear from people with experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Coaching, coach development or coaching systems

• Coach education and learning

• Athlete development

• Data analysis, monitoring and evaluation

• Engaging underrepresented communities in sport

• Strategic planning and decision making

• Equality, diversity and inclusion in sport

We would particularly welcome applicants with knowledge or experience in:

• Schools badminton

• Grassroots and community sport

• County and domestic competition

• Talent and performance pathways

• High-performance sport

• Para badminton

• Coach development

If you have a passion for sport and a desire to be part of something bigger why not take a look at our full Candidate Brief

Time Commitment

This is a voluntary role, with reasonable expenses reimbursed in line with Badminton England policy.

• Three-year term, with eligibility for reappointment.

• At least three meetings per year, with occasional additional meetings as required.

• Opportunities to contribute to projects and coaching initiatives between meetings.

The first meeting will take place in person at the National Badminton Centre, Milton Keynes, on 2 December.

This is a voluntary, unpaid role. However, reasonable expenses incurred whilst carrying out the role will be reimbursed in line with Badminton England policy

Application Process

To apply, please submit responses via "apply now button" (maximum 200 words each) to the following questions:

• What is your badminton knowledge (or experience in another sport)?

• What is your coaching experience?

• What is the biggest challenge currently facing badminton coaches or coaching?

• Why would you make a good member of the Coaching Advisory Group?

You should also provide details of two referees. Submission of a CV is optional.

Closing Date: Sunday 25 October

Interviews: Wednesday 4 November (online via Teams)

Our Commitment to Inclusion

At Badminton England, we want coaching to be open to everyone. We actively encourage applications from people from diverse backgrounds and those currently underrepresented in sport and physical activity. Different experiences and perspectives strengthen our coaching community and help us make badminton more inclusive, accessible and welcoming for all.