Badminton England
Performance Programme Manager- Maternity Cover
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Badminton is a sport for everyone
And 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 to nurture a lifelong passion for our sport, consistently performing and delivering inspirational moments, openly attracting everyone who wants to get involved in our sport - whatever age, ability or gender. Our people love playing, watching and supporting badminton and we want to grow our badminton community - players, coaches, schools, clubs, counties, leisure operators, volunteers and fans.
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 the successes of our sport and communities.
We always aim to do today brilliantly; we innovate and constantly challenge the status quo through collaboration, active listening and encouragement of others.
With more than a million players playing badminton every month in England, badminton is the nation’s most played racket sport and the sixth biggest sport overall in this country. Quite simply, we want to inspire everyone to play more, support the sport and love, live and breathe badminton.
Role Summary
This maternity cover role will drive the success of the operational and administrative business of the Senior Coaching programme to ultimately achieve the aims and objectives of the Performance programme.
In doing so, you will lead and empower a team of staff. You will report directly to the Performance Director and have responsibility for budget management and cost control.
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You will be driving a positive culture, living our values with your team to support and empower them to deliver, whilst working with key external agencies to influence and drive our performance strategy.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the planning and delivery of operational, financial and administrative business of the senior programme – including player agreements, selection meetings, and logistics relating to tournaments
- Providing administrative support to the Head Coach (Senior) and coaches of the senior programme
- Supporting the Performance Director in management of stakeholder relationships (UKS and UKSI)
- Submission of monthly reports to the PD, and other reports as required to demonstrate progress and identify challenges
- Developing, supporting and empowering staff to achieve their performance objectives (with clear success measures), and personal development plans
- Recruitment and selection of performance team staff (senior programme)
- Responsibility to ensure duty of care to all staff involved in the programme
Who we are looking for?
- Track record in managing the operational, administrative and financial aspects of a performance programme
- Proven experience in managing and empowering a team to deliver
- Proven experience in stakeholder management, specifically engaging with national partners e.g. UK Sport and UKSI
- Proven experience in securing grants
- Understanding the BE performance programme
- Track record of building strong networking skills to develop relationships
- Strong planning and organisation skills, with the ability to prioritise, delegate and empower
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including knowledge of Microsoft office and in particular, spreadsheets, word processing, email
- Proven experience in embedding EDI and safeguarding practices at a strategic level
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Desire and passion to make a difference
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Application process
Please send us your CV along with a cover letter explaining why you’re a great fit for the role. The closing date for applications is 26 August 2026. Please send your application as soon as possible.
We reserve the right to close or withdraw the vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.
Working for Badminton England
Find out what it is like to be part of our amazing team, check out our Working at Badminton England Information page here.
Our Benefits
Find out more about the benefits of working at Badminton England here.
Job Title
Programme Manager (Senior) Maternity Cover
Office Location
National Badminton Centre, Milton Keynes (Hybrid working with minimum 2 days in the office to include Thursdays)
Term
Fixed-Term contract, maternity cover
Hours
Full-time (35.58h)
Salary
£35,000 - £40,000
Diversity & Inclusion
"We positively celebrate Diversity & Inclusion at Badminton England. Our aim is to become the UK’s most inclusive National Governing Body - for our staff and members, reflecting and connecting with the diverse communities that we serve. We want people from all walks of life to feel valued for their individuality, thrive in our business and share a sense of belonging. To find out more about D&I at Badminton England, head over to our website to read out Inclusion Strategy."
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