Meet the Team

jonathan@badmintonscotland.org.uk

peter@badmintonscotland.org.uk

During his time at Badminton Scotland Peter has delivered events up to and including World Championships, Commonwealth Games and Olympic Games. He currently delivers Badminton Scotland’s portfolio of national and international events, including the Scottish Open, the British and Irish ParaBadminton International, the International Masters and the various Senior, Junior, Masters and Disability National Championships. Peter also manages the Events Committee and the annual calendar of events, ensuring all tournaments and competitions in Scotland are delivered to a high standard.

Outside work Peter enjoys spending time with family and friends, playing and watching a variety of sports and travelling.

Fun fact: Peter was a media officer with Team Scotland at the Delhi 2010 Commonwealth Games and got to march into the opening ceremony with the rest of Team Scotland.

businessinfo@badmintonscotland.org.uk

Lucy is responsible for looking after the ‘JustGo’ membership system to provide help and guidance for our members.

finance@badmintonscotland.org.uk

As Head of Finance, Colleen compiles and analyses financial and business information. She provides strategic advice and help to management. Colleen has been an accountant since leaving school and has worked in a wide range of industries, from small start-ups to global brands.

carolina@badmintonscotland.org.uk

Prior to working at Badminton Scotland, Carolina was the Senior Project Officer at LEAP Sports, and she worked to increase the participation of LGBTIQ+ people in Scottish sport, as well as support clubs, groups, and sport governing bodies to become more inclusive. Carolina will now lead on equality and inclusion at Badminton Scotland, working closely with partners and communities to improve access and reduce barriers, so everyone can participate and enjoy badminton.

Outside of work, Carolina’s hobbies include playing football and tennis, as well as binge watching TV shows. She also loves to travel!

Fun fact about Carolina is that she has visited the most Western point of Europe and the most Southern point of Africa.

emma@badmintonscotland.org.uk / 07842426243

Since graduting from the University of Stirling in 2017, Emma has worked within governing bodies for 6 years, prominently within competitions and has experience in running events from grassroots to performance. Her role at Badminton Scotland includes delivering an annual competition plan for social and recreational competitions, as well as Supporting the Head of Events deliver our National Championships and other National/International events. 

Out of the office: Emma hobbies include playing netball with her team, spending time with friends and family and going exploring. 

Fun Fact about Emma: She loves to travel and has visited 33 countries and is currently trying to visit every country in Europe.

We are looking for a Junior Performance Lead to join our team.

If you’re interested, please read the job description below and send a CV and cover letter to CEO Alan McMillan at alan@badmintonscotland.org.uk by 5pm on Friday October 31.

Job Title: Junior Performance Lead

Reports To: National Head Coach

Direct Reports: Coaching Administrator

Purpose of the Role:

The Performance Pathway Lead is responsible for leading and managing the Badminton Scotland performance pathway programmes (National Pathway Programme – NPP and Regional Performance Programme -RPP) designed to enable badminton players to progress and achieve higher levels of performance.

The Performance Pathway Lead will work in partnership with clubs, coaches and the wider performance team to create the conditions and performance development environments to ensure junior athletes are identified, prepared and can progress through the Badminton Scotland pathway in line with Badminton Scotland’s criteria and long-term performance objectives.

The role requires strong skills in stakeholder engagement, programme design, quality assurance and effective use of data. The postholder plays a critical role in establishing and aligning Badminton Scotland’s performance development environments across performance clubs and regions, ensuring quality and consistency in delivery and engagement with Badminton Scotland’s athlete development model.

Key Responsibilities:Systems Design and Rollout

• Establish and lead the implementation of Badminton Scotland’s performance development environment operating model in partnership with performance clubs, to enable progression of pathway players
• Provide expert resource and advice to support and develop thriving, inclusive and sustainable performance development environments
• Define and maintain the interface between the RPP, the NPP and the Senior Squad, ensuring clear entry benchmarks and documentation.

Partnerships and Programme Management

• Establish, monitor and review memorandum of understandings (MOUs) with performance clubs.
• Co-ordinate workshops to support athlete development including but not limited to Clean Sport, Nutrition and Physical Preparation
• Provide support and mentor the regional club to create a thriving coaching team that ensures consistency in coaching delivery and compliance with safeguarding, anti-doping and health & safety policies
• Support regional club coaches to plan and deliver engaging and inspiring coaching sessions aligned to the Badminton Scotland Athlete Development blueprint
• Create athlete planners and work closely with regional club coaches to monitor progress, utilising technology to record data and to identify training needs.
• Establish a National Community of Practice for the coaching team that provides strong technical, physical and behavioural foundations to support progression
• Ensure effective communication of information with athletes, coaches and parents, providing a clear and transparent escalation path for concerns.
• Support athlete transition effectively across environments which include different coaches, peers and support staff
• Foster and maintain positive relationships with key stakeholders
• Identify and resolve delivery risks, liaising with sportscotland institute of sport (SIS), Scottish Student Sport (SSS) and other partners as appropriate.

Quality Assurance and Continuous Improvement

• Lead quarterly reviews with performance clubs to review progress
• Produce quarterly reports with insights and recommended actions for each region.
• Facilitate retrospectives and embed continuous improvement cycles (Plan–Do–Study–Act) across the programme.

Data and Insights

• Maintain ownership of the RPP dashboard, tracking athlete progression, retention/drop-off, geographic reach and equality metrics.
• Ensure safeguarding, data privacy and consent processes are fully compliant
• Provide timely and accurate data returns for performance reporting and decision-making

Interfaces and Scope

• Connect with clubs throughout the badminton community to have a cohesive network of coaches & athletes striving for performance success, placing wellbeing at the heart of athlete development

• Clarify and maintain decision-rights and responsibilities between the National Head Coach, clubs and RPP player coaches.
• Support technical leadership provided by the National Head Coach and junior coaches, without duplicating their coaching remit.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• In collaboration with Badminton Scotland’s wider staff team, support events designed to enhance athlete & coach development
• Collaborate with the Performance administrator to co-ordinate logistics for competitions and camps, ensuring delivery of programme needs including travel, accommodation and athlete wellbeing.

• Support the alignment of regional delivery with national strategy, ensuring consistency across the performance system.
• Contribute to funding reports, operational planning and national performance reviews.
• Represent Badminton Scotland in external forums where performance system development is discussed.
• Carry out any other duties as reasonably required by the National Head Coach or CEO.

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We are looking for a Head of Development to join our team.

If you’re interested, please read the job description below and send a CV and cover letter to CEO Alan McMillan at alan@badmintonscotland.org.uk by 5pm on Friday October 31.

Job Title: Head of Development

Reports To: CEO

Direct Reports: Regional Development Officer x 6

Purpose of the Role:

The Head of Development – formerly Head of Engagement – is responsible for leading Badminton Scotland’s efforts to increase participation, grow membership and improve the visibility and profile of the sport across the country.

This role plays a central part in the organisation’s recovery and renewal strategy, with a strong focus on rebuilding trust and connection with clubs, players, volunteers, schools and local communities. The postholder will lead the design and implementation of national and regional development strategies to support participation growth as well as improved member attraction and retention.

In addition to driving the operational delivery of campaigns and programmes, the postholder will oversee key external relationships and coordinate the work of the regional development and membership teams to ensure consistent and impactful engagement across Scotland.

The Head of Development will also lead on the roll-out and delivery of a nationwide Miniton programme as an introduction to badminton for pre-school age children as well as Junior Competition structures. They will also work directly with the Performance Pathway Manager to create an interface with participation and progression, taking into  account the new coach development systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and lead a national development strategy aimed at increasing participation and membership at all levels of the game.
• Provide line management and strategic direction to the Regional Development Officers.
• Work closely with clubs, schools, community organisations and local authorities to grow grassroots involvement and build sustainable badminton activity.
• Coordinate delivery of membership campaigns, coach/volunteer recruitment initiatives and school-based activity to support long-term growth.
• Build strong partnerships with stakeholders including sportscotland, Active Schools teams, leisure trusts and local authorities.
• Collaborate with the Head of Events and Inclusion to ensure all engagement activity are inclusive and accessible.
• Monitor and report on membership and participation trends to inform decision-making and resource allocation.
• Contribute to funding applications and sponsorship initiatives linked to growth and development objectives.
• Lead on safeguarding and child protection issues, including overseeing engagement with Disclosure Scotland on PVG-related matters.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Represent Badminton Scotland in external forums and at events where appropriate.
• Support the development and implementation of digital systems that enhance engagement and member communications.
• Contribute to the design of club support tools, resources and training to strengthen club capacity.
• Promote a culture of inclusion, transparency and responsiveness in all engagement activity.
• Ensure alignment between regional delivery and national strategy, with consistent standards and shared learning across regions.
• Participate in leadership team discussions and contribute to the broader strategic planning of the organisation.
• Carry out other duties as required by the CEO, particularly in support of organisation-wide transformation and recovery.

ingo@badmintonscotland.org.uk | 07956958799

Ingo is the Head Coach here at Badminton Scotland. He is responsible for our High Performance Department, from strategic planning with all stakeholders to training delivery in the Senior Squad, as well as working on the long term development of our pathway.

When Ingo’s not putting our players through their paces, Ingo enjoys spending time with his wife and two dogs. He also took on cycling this year and is getting addicted! Ingo also admits to clumsily assisting his wife in her endless DIY projects around the house and is very much enjoying life in Scotland!

davidg@badmintonscotland.org.uk

David has played badminton since the age of 7 and has competed at all levels up to senior internationalist gaining 50 caps for Scotland. David recently took on the role of part-time performance coach.

RobertM@badmintonscotland.org.uk

Robert has a background in sport at grassroots level, coaching with Celtic and EK Disability Sports Club. He also has experience in football performance analytics with working knowledge of popular Italian software package Wyscout. Outside of work, Robert loves to spend time with his wife and daughter, occasionally go to the gym, and watch his beloved Celtic, when his daughter lets him! Robert is also a big American Sports Fan and has been to two NFL games at Wembley and is planning to attend a Toronto Blue Jays game when he visits Canada next year.

A fun fact about Robert: He scored a goal in a winning effort in an U14 Scottish Cup Final at Tynecastle (Home of Heart of Midlothian) with his Calderwood Blue Star side overcoming Blantyre Colts 4-2 in a classic.

brian@badmintonscotland.org.uk | 07539139311

Brian’s role is to work with the people within the Highlands and Islands and Moray that are developing strong, vibrant, aspirational Clubs and Associations, sharing good practice with each other; highlighting local partnerships, structures and links that will excite and challenge coaches, players, parents, teachers, people and partner organisations that are involved in all the levels of our sport.

Brian’s fun fact: It’s only a three letter word but sometimes we need to remind ourselves that sport is always about FUN.

rdowest@badmintonscotland.org.uk

Jack works with, schools, higher education, clubs and local councils around Glasgow and West of Scotland. As an RDO, Jack’s goal is to increase participation, opportunities and pathways for individuals to get involved in badminton from grassroot to competitive level.

Outside of work Jack is a head coach and active player for a senior men’s basketball team!

Fun fact about Jack: He had the opportunity to live in New York for several months, working as a sports coach.

jane@badmintonscotland.org.uk

Jane works with clubs, schools, universities and colleges in Midland area to increase participation. She is passionate about developing grassroots and disability badminton. Jane has captained Scotland at Four Nations tennis events and when her children were young, she played doubles with Judy Murray at Dunfermline Tennis Club!

In her free time, Jane enjoys spending quality time with family and friends, and of course playing sport of all kinds.

A fun fact about Jane: Jane is a volunteer with Guide Dogs and has helped train 5 Guide Dogs and 1 Hearing Dog for the Deaf.

rita@badmintonscotland.org.uk | 07935601743

Rita’s role is to engage with badminton clubs, education sector (schools, colleges and universities) and the wider badminton community in the Borders and Lothians area.

Rita is focused on supporting local authorities (Edinburgh City Council, Active West Lothian, Active East Lothian, Active Midlothian and Live Border), helping them link up and work together. To do this, she organises coach education courses, coaching clinics and master classes to support and develop Border and Lothians badminton group. Rita also works closely with her colleagues to develop the badminton resources for schools, colleges, universities and clubs.

Rita has a busy life with work and a young family. In her spare time, she loves to play tennis, golf and go hill walking.

A fun fact about Rita: Before joining Badminton Scotland, Rita was the Swiss Badminton National Head Coach.

steven@badmintonscotland.org.uk

Steven’s role is to work with clubs, schools, and communities in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire to promote participation. He enjoys the role as it is fun and gives him the chance to meet new people and encourage all abilities to try new things. Outside of work you’ll find Steven spending quality time with his wife, two kids and their bearded collie, Cooper.

Steven’s fun fact: I can solve a rubicks’ cube and want to climb Ben Nevis before I’m 40.

emmac@badmintonscotland.org.uk