Women’s Performance Wellbeing Lead

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Women’s Performance Wellbeing Lead

(Tailored Education & Lifestyle Support)

Training Ground, Chadwell Heath

Full-Time

Safeguarding & Wellbeing

Salary (discussed at interview stage)

Matchday Mentality Required:

Work on-site with flexibility across the training ground & matchdays

Be present at games, evenings & key football moments

Position:

Are you ready to shape the future of players at West Ham United Women?

This is more than a role — it’s your chance to support, guide and empower elite athletes on and off the pitch, helping them build a life beyond football.

Your Role in the Squad:

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  ️ Create tailored programmes that help players explore identity beyond football
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  ️ Support the full player journey — from onboarding to life after the game
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  ️ Deliver workshops on education, career planning & life skills
• ️ Act as a trusted, confidential support for players & staff
• ️ Champion mental health, wellbeing & personal growth
• ️ Embed social wellbeing — building purpose, connection & confidence
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  ️ Help players develop their personal brand & future pathways

Requirements:

What You Bring:

Experience supporting high-performance female athletes

Background in wellbeing, education, mentoring or coaching

Strong understanding of player transitions & life beyond sport

Ability to thrive in a diverse, inclusive & high-performance environment

Passion for women’s football and making a lasting impact

Safeguarding Commitment

We’re committed to safer recruitment and safeguarding children and adults at risk. This role is subject to enhanced DBS checks.

Other information:

Benefits on offer (may vary based on contract type and location)

• 25 days annual leave plus your birthday off
• Pension and life insurance
• Healthcare cash scheme
• Travel season ticket loan
• Cycle to work scheme
• Priority access to apply for match tickets
• Discounted season tickets
• Staff discounts in the club store, café and our official partners products and services
• Discounted gym membership and onsite fitness room facilities
• Family friendly leave policies
• Company Social events

EDI Statement

• The successful candidate must demonstrate a strong commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, aligning with the organisation’s business and tactical approach to eliminating barriers and addressing inequity. You agree to actively contribute to creating a discrimination-free and inclusive environment, ensuring equitable access to opportunities and benefits, while fostering a culture of dignity and respect that enables everyone to perform and achieve their potential.

• Candidates must demonstrate their capability and willingness to uphold best practices and procedures, promoting lasting positive change while eliminating biases and barriers to attracting, achieving, and supporting talent from all communities, regardless of background, circumstances, or protected characteristics.

Safeguarding

• The successful candidate must demonstrate a commitment to the safety and welfare of children, young people, and adults at risk of harm across all stakeholders. Everyone, including third parties who work with the Club or the West Ham Foundation, is responsible for ensuring the safety and well-being of vulnerable individuals. Successful candidates must undergo essential background checks before starting their employment, which may include screening of social media. The type of DBS check required will depend on the responsibilities of the position and may be basic, standard, or enhanced.

• The successful candidate agrees to proactively identify and respond appropriately to any concerns, and follow the Club's Safeguarding reporting procedures to report allegations of abuse, poor practice, or anything that may impact the welfare of a child, young person, or adult at risk without delay, within 24 hours, or as otherwise directed by the Club’s or the West Ham Foundation Safeguarding Team.