Academic Course Leader - Next Gen (Sports Business) - Manchester City Sports Business School

Closing Date of Applications: 22 March 2026

 Please note, this is a short-term academic consultancy appointment.

You will be required to commit to attendance at 2 pre-programme onsite meetings in June and 2-week onsite programme delivery 27 July – 7 August 2026 at City Football Academy (Monday – Friday, no weekends).

Our Story

Manchester City is an English Premier League club whose roots began in East Manchester. From its first incarnation as St Mark’s West Gorton in 1880, the club became Manchester City FC in 1894. Behind each title lies emotion, moments and memories that resonate with millions of supporters around the world. Manchester City fans are known for their commitment and togetherness, as a Club that fights to the end.

MCFC is built on a vision for sustainability, with an academy structure designed to support long-term first team success, to engagement with the communities in which we reside. Together with our passionate fans and valued network of partners, we are developing Manchester City’s future history.

About the Next Gen Programme

Manchester City’s Next Gen is a two-week immersive pre-university experience designed for ambitious students aged 14–17 from around the world.

Delivered at the City Football Academy in Manchester, the programme introduces participants to the global sports business industry through interactive workshops, applied learning, industry insight, and real-world case studies drawn from the City Football Group ecosystem.

Next Gen blends academic exploration with exposure to how modern sports organisations operate across areas such as football operations, marketing, fan engagement, media, commercial strategy, and leadership.

We are seeking an Academic Course Leader to design and deliver the Sports Business learning experience across the two-week programme.

The Role and Your Impact

This is a short-term academic consultancy role embedded within City Football Group’s Football Education team.

The Academic Course Leader will act as the subject-matter expert for Sports Business, bringing specialist knowledge and delivery expertise that complements the existing programme team.

You will:
- Design and deliver engaging workshops across a two-week immersive programme
- Develop structured session plans and learning materials tailored to ages 14–17
- Facilitate applied learning activities and group projects
- Integrate guest speakers and industry insight into a cohesive academic journey
- Work alongside the Head of Business Development and Operations Manager to ensure smooth delivery
- Contribute to a high-energy, inclusive, and industry-informed learning environment

This role is distinct from operational or residential positions and is focused specifically on academic leadership, subject expertise, and student learning experience.

The consultancy agreement is inclusive of:
- All curriculum design and preparation
- Attendance at up to 2 onsite pre-programme planning meetings in June
- Two-week in-person programme delivery in July

What We’re Looking For

Essential

• Experience delivering engaging short-course or immersive education programmes
• Strong subject-matter expertise in sports business, football business, or related industry areas
• Confident facilitator able to engage international students aged 14–17
• Strong communication and stakeholder collaboration skills
• Ability to operate effectively within a fast-paced programme delivery environment

Desirable

• Professional experience within the sports industry or football ecosystem
• Experience delivering summer schools or pre-university programmes
• Experience working alongside operational delivery teams
• Familiarity with LMS platforms (e.g. Canvas)

To Apply

At Manchester City, we are committed to creating outstanding experiences for young people from across the world. If you are passionate about delivering a memorable residential programme, we would love to hear from you. Please make an application via our career’s portal on our website.

Equal Opportunities

City Football Group promotes equal opportunities in employment, and we positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

We will screen all applicants and select candidates whose skills and experience seem to meet our needs. We will carefully consider your application during the initial screening and will contact you only if you are selected for an interview.

Employment is subject to the provision of proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

Due to our safeguarding promise, all UK based CFG roles will be subject to a DBS check upon commencing employment with us. This will be either a basic, standard or enhanced check depending on the job role and responsibilities.