Norwich City FC

About the Role An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and highly motivated MSc candidate to join the First Team Performance Analysis Department at Norwich City Football Club. The placement will run alongside your studies on the MSc Applied Sports Performance Analysis postgraduate course at the University of Worcester. The successful candidate will be supporting the delivery of performance analysis services with the First Team, whilst undertaking research to promote the continued development of working practices. The ideal candidate will be committed and hard-working, with a wealth of enthusiasm and willingness to learn and develop their skills as a performance analyst. Key tasks/responsibilities include, but are not limited to: ·         To support analysts with filming training & matches in line the first team schedule. ·         To support analysts with training / pre-match preparations. ·         To support analysts with...

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced candidate to join the Physical Performance Department at Norwich City Football Club in the role of an Academy Physical Performance Coach. This is an excellent role for someone who is enthusiastic, possesses exceptional communication skills, is hungry to learn and can make critical decisions under pressure. The successful candidate will provide strength and conditioning (S&C) support to the Academy players (U9-U16s), including assisting and leading on field and gym-based S&C sessions. This role will have a larger emphasis on developing players’ on-field physical qualities, in line with the department curriculum within the Foundation Phase (FP) and Youth Development Phase (YDP). The role will be based at the club’s training ground and will require attendance on Academy training days, as well as match-day responsibilities, both home and away, as needed. Previous experience of working within elite sport is...

Understanding recovery strategies within elite professional football   About the role An exciting opportunity has arisen to undertake a fully funded applied PhD studentship in conjunction with the School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences at the University of Birmingham and Norwich City Football Club. The purpose of this role is to combine postgraduate research with the development of practical applied sports science skills developed through assisting in the delivery of the sports science provisions at Norwich City Football Club’s first team. The position will be for a 3-year period subject to satisfactory progress of the individual in the role. Funding will consist of UK full tuition fees for three years and the award of a living stipend at the UK Research Council rates (£18,622 per annum pro-rata into 12 monthly payments). Funding will be subject to satisfactory progress. What will you be doing? The research project aims to further...

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced candidate to join the safeguarding team at Norwich City Football Club in the role of Safeguarding and Welfare Manager. The successful candidate will support the Head of Safeguarding to deliver the Club’s safeguarding strategy and manage contextual safeguarding risks within a elite sporting environment. The Safeguarding and Welfare Manager will be based primarily at the Lotus Training Centre to ensure our Academy safeguarding arrangements are aligned with football regulatory standards, Keeping Children Safe in Education, and other statutory guidelines. The ideal candidate will have a strong safeguarding and/or pastoral experience with demonstrable evidence of driving strategies to ensure that safeguarding. arrangements are effective and meet industry standards. Collaborative working and developing relationships with stakeholders are a key aspect of the role. Experience of working within a professional sports environment...

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious candidate to join the Communications team at Norwich City Football Club in the role of Media and Communications Coordinator. This is a fixed term contract for a period of 12 months. Key tasks/responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Help field and manage communications with media and other Norwich City stakeholders with competence, discretion, and tact. Help the communications team fulfil its contractual media obligations, including pre and post-match interviews, broadcast windows and mixed zone requirements, under governing body/competition rules. This could include at both Norwich City home and away matches and at the Lotus Training Centre. Liaise with media under the direction of the Head of Media and Communications to co-ordinate arrangements for media conferences, interview opportunities and other department events. Keep an updated record of all completed media obligations and events during the...

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced administrator to join the Norwich City Football Club Academy.   The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting all player and team administration, as well as ensuring that all Academy players are registered with the relevant governing bodies in full compliance with the relevant rules. The role will require excellent interpersonal skills to build trust and relationships with stakeholders within the Club, as well as externally across the wider game. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to establish a career within our Category 1 Academy, requiring a dedicated and driven individual, who will relish the challenge to succeed in a fast-paced and innovative environment. An acute acumen for detail and prioritisation are essential, given the high demand to work to set deadlines within the role.   Key tasks/responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Processing the registrations for U9-U16...

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic candidate to join the Back of House Catering department at Norwich City Football Club in the role of Restaurants Chef de Partie. This is an excellent role for someone who has experience of working in a high quality catering business with aspirations of progressing in the industry. The purpose of the role is to produce and serve food items across both our restaurants; Yellows Bar and Grill and Delia’s Restaurant and Bar, adhering to the Delia Smith brand and recipes. This role is 40 hours per week which is worked over 4 days and includes Home Matchdays and some unsociable hours. This may vary where fixtures fall on non-working days. Key tasks/responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Prepare and serve food items for Yellows Bar and Grill & Delia’s Restaurant and Bar, working to recipes pre-set by head chefs. Work on matchdays as a key member of the kitchen team, taking responsibility...