Head of Performance

Kickstart your career Leicester City Women Football Club as Head of Performance!

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours Per Week: 37.5

Do you have the drive and passion to make a real impact at LCWFC?

About The Role & Who We’re Scouting

As Head of Performance, you’ll play a pivotal leadership role in shaping and delivering the Club’s performance vision. Responsible for overseeing physical performance, sports science, working along side the head of medicine to support nutrition and rehabilitation services, this role will ensure the integration of multidisciplinary expertise to optimise player availability, wellbeing, and long-term development. Working closely with the coaching and senior leadership team, the Head of Performance will be expected to set and drive high standards, lead strategic planning, and contribute to a positive, ambitious, and growth-focused environment. If you're excited about making a difference and contributing to the Club’s success, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

The ideal candidate will meet certain criteria and hold specific qualifications in order for them to be successful within the role - 

Essential criteria for the role includes:

• MSc in Sports Science, Strength & Conditioning or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience working in elite sport, preferably with female athletes or in football.
• Proven experience in leading multidisciplinary performance teams.
• Demonstrated success in performance planning, load management, and injury risk reduction.
• Strong leadership, communication, and strategic planning skills.
• Familiarity with sports technology platforms (e.g., GPS, athlete management systems, force plates).

Desirable criteria for the role includes:

• BASES accreditation, UKSCA certification.
• Previous experience within a WSL or international women’s football environment.
• Experience developing long-term athlete development frameworks.

If you think your experience and skills match, and you’ve got the drive, energy, and skills to work in a fast-paced, high-performance environment, we want you on our team! 

About The Club

Knowing some of the history of LCWFC helps you appreciate the sense of community, spirit and family for which the Club are renowned for.

In May 2021, LCFC Women were promoted to the FA Women’s Super League. From its formation in 2004, the Club was run on an amateur and semi-professional basis with support from Leicester City Football Club. In August 2020, the Club turned professional after being acquired by King Power International – Leicester City’s parent company – and realigned as a core team in Leicester City’s football operation.

Benefits Package

Our people are the lifeblood of the Club, and we feel should be rewarded as such – we offer a competitive salary, pension scheme and life assurance for all permanent employees. You’ll enjoy free onsite parking, access to our subsidised staff restaurants and up to 33 days of annual leave (including bank holidays) amongst a host of other great employee benefits! 

One City. One Club. One Leicester.

Leicester City Football Club believes that football is for all, and we are committed to Diversity and Inclusion, where valuing the individual is our highest priority. We are working to see equality across all areas of the Club and welcome applications from all areas of the community.

If you have any requirements in regard to the recruitment process, please let us know; we are happy to support your needs.