24 first team manager jobs found

We are seeking an experienced and driven Operations Manager who is comfortable leading from the front and actively involved in the day to day running of the business operations.  This role requires someone who can manage team members and roll up their sleeves to support operational tasks and lead on compliance. ​ The Role As Operations Manager you will be hands on overseeing maintenance, security, matchday event operations inclusive of pitches and ensuring a safe and high-quality experience for all visitors to the stadium. As part of this role you will lead on compliance ensuring operations are in accordance with legal regulations, industry standards, and internal policies. You will drive and develop compliance programs, monitoring regulatory changes and minimise legal and regulatory risks. ​ As Operations Manager you will need to ensure all operational activities align with club policies and league regulations with specific line management responsibility for IT,...

Job purpose To follow the Trust’s Safeguarding and EDI policies and procedures, with the welfare of Children, young people and vulnerable adults being of paramount importance. To uphold the Trust’s Sustainability Policy and make every effort to make good sustainable choices (outlined in the policy). Reading FC Community Trust are seeking to recruit a Premier League Inclusion Coach, who will deliver across our Kicks, Disability and women’s & girls provision. The successful candidate will report directly to the Premier League Kicks Project Lead. Premier League Kicks delivers diversionary and positive activities on behalf of the Premier League Charitable Fund. Working across area’s and groups of deprivation and need across three key strands of disability, inclusion and female football. The candidate will need to have knowledge, experience and understanding of representing a large organisation, being aware of all aspects that RFC CT...

Location:  Bristol, UK Department:  Commercial Reports to:  CEO Contract Type:  Full-time, Permanent  Role Overview The Club is seeking an ambitious and hands-on  Marketing Manager  to lead all audience growth and fan engagement initiatives across the business. Competing in the WSL2 but pushing for promotion into WSL1, this is a pivotal role responsible for driving ticket sales, merchandise revenue, fan data capture, community engagement, and digital growth. Reporting into the CEO, the Marketing Manager  will develop and deliver integrated marketing strategies that grow attendances, deepen fan relationships, and strengthen the Club’s brand locally and nationally. The role will also work closely with the Ownership Group to support the rollout of  portfolio-wide marketing concepts , while ensuring these are tailored effectively to meet the Club’s local fanbase and community needs. This is a highly...

Be part of our journey... Location:  St Mary’s Stadium & Staplewood Training Campus  Department:  Safety & Security  Reports to:  Safety & Security Manager  Contract Type:  Casual  Salary:  Competitive hourly rate    About Us:   At Southampton Football Club, we pride ourselves on being more than just a football club. Whether it's matchday at St Mary’s Stadium or a training day at Staplewood, we aim to provide a safe, secure, and welcoming environment for all staff, players, supporters, and visitors. As a Casual Safety & Security Officer, you’ll be part of a team dedicated to ensuring that every individual who interacts with the club has a safe and positive experience.    The Role:   As a Casual Safety & Security Officer, you will play a key role in delivering a high standard of safety and security across both St Mary’s Stadium and our...

About The Role   Summary of vacancy To provide an elite level of physiotherapy service to the Academy and assist the Senior Academy Physiotherapist with the operational management of the Academy medical department at Sheffield Wednesday Football Club. The successful candidate will be responsible for the delivery of physiotherapy to schoolboy players while being expected to be pitch side for training and matches. The candidate will also be expected to upload and maintain medical records on the Football Intelligence Platform (FIP) on a daily basis. Main Duties Lead the assessment, rehabilitation and pitch-side first aid of the academy age groups Provide line management to the U9-16 therapists and also assist in duties with the U18 and U21 squads where necessary. Assist, and where necessary lead, in department management duties such as; maintaining up to date audit documentation, ensuring compliance...

Stoke City Football Club is seeking an innovative and driven individual to play a vital role in the ongoing evolution of our Academy. This position is designed for someone with a genuine passion for enhancing our Academy curriculum, refining our game model and advancing our player development philosophy. As the Lead Professional Development Phase Coach, you will be instrumental in leading and coordinating the Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT), ensuring that we adopt a holistic approach to player development. You will act as a coaching leader and mentor to our staff, fostering an environment of collaboration, continuous improvement and shared success. The ideal candidate will be committed to staying at the forefront of coaching and player development trends. You will be expected to integrate evidence based practices into our programmes, ensuring that our methodologies are grounded in the latest research and developments in the field. Main Responsibilities Leading all...

Full job description Introducing Stockport County Women Football Founded in 1989 as part of Stockport County Ladies F.C., the women’s team has proudly represented the local community for more than three decades. From its formative years, through reintegration with Stockport County F.C. in the 2000/01 season, to promotion-winning campaigns and steady progression through the women’s football pyramid, the programme has consistently demonstrated resilience, ambition, and a deep-rooted commitment to growth. From the 2026/27 season, Stockport County F.C. will formally assume full ownership of the team, rebranding it as Stockport County Women — a significant and progressive step in the continued evolution of the women’s game within the Club. This transition represents the first phase of a clear commitment to professionalisation, fully aligning the women’s programme with the structure, standards, and long-term strategy of Stockport...

About The Role   Hours: 40 Hours Full Time Location: Sheffield United Training Academy, Sheffield Hallam Sports Park Department: Sheffield United Women: First Team Line Manager: Lead Physiotherapist Salary: Dependent on experience Post Reference: SUW0326-PFTP Sheffield United Women's Team are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Chartered Physiotherapist to play a key role within our Women's First Team environment. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the elite level of professional football, supporting the health, performance, and rehabilitation of our players through evidence-based practice and multidisciplinary collaboration. The successful candidate will take a lead role in the assessment, diagnosis, and rehabilitation of injuries, while contributing to the ongoing development of best-practice physiotherapy...

ROLE OVERVIEW Luton Town FC Community Trust is seeking to recruit a Community Operations Manager to play a key role in the coordination, delivery and development of its community programmes. This is a senior operational role, working closely with the Head of Community Trust to ensure programmes are well managed, aligned to organisational priorities and delivered to a high standard. The role will combine operational leadership with a proportion of direct programme delivery, enabling the postholder to remain connected to communities, delivery teams and participant needs. The Community Operations Manager will also contribute to the development of new programmes and associated funding opportunities, support partnership working and act as a key decision maker for day-to-day operational matters. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced community or sport for development professional who is motivated to make meaningful impact, strengthen organisational capacity and help...

ROLE OVERVIEW Luton Town FC Community Trust is seeking to recruit an Oral Health Project Officer. This is a full-time role focused on the delivery of an oral health education programme within targeted primary schools and community settings in Luton over 37.5 hours per week. The individual will be employed on a three-year fixed-term contract. We are seeking an individual who has previous experience of delivery within an education setting to join our team. Specific oral health training will be provided as required. The individual will be passionate about creating positive change and health outcomes for children and their families. The successful candidate will be a highly motivated, personable and flexible professional with an ability to create and deliver innovative engaging content. You will have an ability to recognise and develop new opportunities whilst maintaining and developing existing relationships across a broad range of project users and partners. We will be...

JOB PURPOSE The purpose of the role is to assist in the development and implementation of the Academy’s Sports Science plan in line with the Club’s overall strategy for developing elite players.  Focus will primarily be on the development of the following areas of support; · Strength and conditioning – pitch & gym based work. · Diet and nutrition. · Sports Science - including physiology, biomechanics, physical testing and measurement. · Overall delivery of targets and the running of Luton Town Football Club 2020 Ltd (LTFC), with particular focus on the fitness of LTFC playing staff. · To commit to the collective decisions of the Board. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES  · To assist the Head of Academy Sport Science in delivering all relevant aspects in line with the Club’s strategic objectives and the Elite Player Performance Plan (EPPP). · To work in tandem with all other...

Job Description Job Type:                              Full-Time  ( 40 hours per week) Salary:                                   £25-28k per annum dependent on experience Location:                              Florence Park, Tiptree Reports to:                          Head of Administration and Operations & Football Secretary   An exciting opportunity has become...

Birmingham City Football Club is on the rise. With an incredible history dating back to 1875, Birmingham City Football Club is part of an exciting period of accelerated growth and modernisation, and  ​ is playing it ’ s part in once-in-a-generation ​  opportunity to support the transformation of England ’ s second city as part of the ​ Sports Quarter  project. With significant investment across our football, commercial, and community operations, we are rebuilding the Club for long-term success — on and off the pitch. ​ ​ Birmingham City Women FC is seeking a dedicated and driven  Women’s Recruitment Analyst  to support the identification and recruitment of talented players for both the Women’s First Team and the Club’s Academy Pathway. This role is central to ensuring the club continues to build a strong, sustainable, and successful squad through evidence-based scouting and performance analysis. ​...

About The Role   Role Summary   To coach and support female players holistic development aged between 8-16, within our Girls Elite Centres. To follow, implement and/or adapt a 30-week training syllabus as set by the Girl's Programme Manager. Key Job Outcomes   To complete reports which will provide players with feedback on their technical, tactical, physical and psychological performance. To assist with developmental fixtures which normally take place within the school holiday periods. To complete and log accurate player attendance records to each session. To attend CPD events in order to continually develop you own personal skills and knowledge alongside utilising and implementing these skills to improve the quality of GEC delivery.         About The Candidate...

TEAM: BCWFC LOCATION: Robins High Performance Centre, BS8 3TN CONTRACT: Permanent, Part Time (We will consider candidates looking for 1.5 – 2.5 days per week) An exciting opportunity to support the medical provision across the First Team and the PGA pathway at Bristol City Women. We are seeking a proactive clinician with strong communication skills and the confidence to make clear decisions in a fast-paced environment, working closely with the Lead Physiotherapist and MDT to deliver high‑quality matchday cover and consistent clinical support within a demanding WSL environment. What you can expect to get involved in Provide pitch-side assessment and treatment of players during training and matches. Take a lead role in the assessment and diagnosis of injuries sustained by players. Arrange onward referral for appropriate imaging and specialist consultation as appropriate, informing health insurers / funding providers. Be available to the club...

About The Role Cheltenham Town F.C. is seeking an experienced and motivated individual to join our Academy as a  Foundation Phase Cell Lead Coach , working with players in the Under 9 – Under 12 age groups, including pre-academy. With Key Responsibilities for Under 11 - Under 12 Cell. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the technical, tactical and holistic development of players within the Foundation Phase, ensuring delivery of the Club’s coaching curriculum in line with our playing and coaching philosophy. Key responsibilities include: Planning and delivering high-quality training sessions aligned to individual learning plans (ILPs) Supporting the development of players across technical, physical, psychological and social areas Leading and supporting a team of coaches within the phase Delivering a varied and competitive games programme that maximises playing time...

Please note that this role is permanent and part-time, we will consider candidates looking for 1.5 - 2.5 days per week. An exciting opportunity to support the medical provision across the First Team and the PGA pathway at Bristol City Women. We are seeking a proactive clinician with strong communication skills and the confidence to make clear decisions in a fast-paced environment, working closely with the Lead Physiotherapist and MDT to deliver high‑quality matchday cover and consistent clinical support within a demanding WSL environment. What you can expect to get involved in Provide pitch-side assessment and treatment of players during training and matches. Take a lead role in the assessment and diagnosis of injuries sustained by players. Arrange onward referral for appropriate imaging and specialist consultation as appropriate, informing health insurers / funding providers. Be available to the club – typically...

The Head of Catering will lead and manage the club’s food and beverage operations across all environments - including matchdays at the stadium, hospitality suites, corporate events, and the training ground. This strategic and operational role ensures exceptional quality, commercial performance, food safety, and a seamless customer experience across all catering service.  The role will also play a key part in the development and mobilisation of catering operations for Power Court, representing a step-change in scale, complexity and opportunity. The Head of Catering will ensure exceptional quality, safety, service and commercial performance while delivering a food and beverage offer that enhances the supporter and guest experience. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Lead the planning and delivery of all matchday catering operations, including public concourses, bars, kiosks, premium hospitality, lounges and executive boxes. Oversee hospitality and event...

Ashton Gate Stadium is a unique sports and entertainment business with the core aim of providing integral support services to ensure the sustainability of Stephen Lansdown’s sporting group of companies which includes Bristol Sport, Bristol City, Bristol Bears, Bristol Flyers Basketball and each of their respective community charities. Our Human Resources team is responsible for processing new joiners to the business, supporting them throughout their lifecycle with queries and also supporting when they are leaving the business. Join a team that enjoys really getting stuck into their role and solving queries that come their way. We are looking for someone who is passionate about deliver an excellent employee experience. You will have experience of working in a fast-paced HR role and will have strong administration and communication skills at all levels. JOB PURPOSE Human Resources Department As a HR Officer you will support department in delivering...