41 football development manager jobs found

About The Role   Job Title U8 - U10 Age Group Coach Department Academy Reports To Academy Manager  Direct Reports Head of Coaching / Foundation Phase Lead Coach Key Contacts Internal:  Academy Players, Academy Manager, Head of Coaching, Phase Lead Coach, Coaching Staff, Medical & Sports Science Teams, Academy Operations Manager External:  Parents/Guardians, Grassroots Clubs Budgetary Responsibilities None Location Newport Int Sports Village, Newport NP19 4RA  USW Sports Park, Treforest CF37 5UP Hours Two training sessions per week, plus match-day Job Purpose Newport County AFC Academy is seeking a part-time U8–U10 Age Group Coach to deliver its coaching syllabus...

About The Role   Accommodation required from local families for our apprentices. Gillingham FC are looking to recruit Host Families who can provide a home away from home to our young players, aged 16 to 18. Could you provide a supportive, safe, and caring ‘home-from-home’ environment for our academy players who are away from home whilst training at Gillingham FC? We are looking for host-families to provide live-in accommodation for our academy players, aged 16-18, local to MEMS Priestfield Stadium to undertake their two-year football scholarship. The host family provider will help fulfil the club’s duty of care to our young people by ensuring a safe, supportive, and nurturing home. The host family will be supported by Gillingham FC and will maintain consistent liaison with the Player Care Manager and Academy DSO.   Role Description: Could you provide a supportive, safe, and caring...

About The Role Pre Academy Coaches (Volunteer) • Hours  – Part time • Location  – Bespoke Builds Training Centre, Oundle Road, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE2 7EA • Start date  – 16/07/2025 • Volunteering days and hours  – Wednesday 17:00 – 18:30 Saturday 09:00 – 11:00   An exciting  Volunteer  opportunity has arisen within the Peterborough United Academy to contribute to the development of footballers within the Academy programme, helping the academy achieve its vision of becoming ‘a leading Category 2 Academy developing a minimum of 3 academy graduates per season’.   Role Description To support the age groups within the Pre-Academy in line with our pre-academy philosophy. To support one coaching session and one game day per week during the season.   Duties • To play a role in the...

Wigan Athletic Community Trust is recruiting for a Football and Education Tutor to join its Post 16 team and help deliver its BTEC provision. Salary:  £26,000 - £28,000 Length of contract:  Full time – Fixed Term till 31st August 2027 Wigan Athletic Community Trust is seeking a passionate and dedicated Football and Education Tutor to join its ambitious Post 16 team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in a thriving programme, supporting young people to succeed both academically and through football. The successful candidate will take responsibility for one cohort of learners throughout their full BTEC journey, delivering high-quality teaching, support and guidance across the academic year. You will plan, deliver and assess engaging lessons as part of the Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation/Extended Diploma in Sport, helping learners achieve their full potential and progress into higher education, apprenticeships or...

Partnerships Activations Manager 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. ​ Birmingham City Football Club is entering an exciting period of growth and transformation, both on and off the pitch. As the Club continues to evolve commercially and strategically, we are seeking a driven and relationship-focused  Partnerships Activations Manager  to play a key role in delivering and developing our partnership portfolio. ​ Reporting to the  Senior Partnerships Manager – Activations , this role will support the delivery of a best-in-class partnership division, ensuring our commercial partners receive...

Partnership Development Manager Department:  Commercial Location:  St Andrew’s @ Knighthead Park Reports to:  Head of Partnerships Hours:  37.5 hours per week Contract:  Permanent ​ 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. ​​ The journey we’re on involves strengthening our structures, elevating our performance environments, growing our teams, and investing heavily in the...

About The Role   The Hive London is actively looking to hire an experienced Commercial Manager to proactively strategise, pitch and sell all Club and stadium related collateral.   We are entering an exciting phase of growth and are looking for a high-calibre Commercial Manager to help drive our revenue strategy forward.   This is a pivotal role in a Club with a rich history, a committed fanbase and ambitious commercial ambitions. We are shaping innovative partnerships and pushing for success both on and off the pitch.   As Commercial Manager, you will be responsible for securing sponsorships, partnerships and hospitality sales while ensuring our existing partners receive best-in-class service. Reporting directly to the General Manager, you will also play a key role in shaping the Club’s commercial strategy.   The ideal candidate will have a football background with a minimum 5...

About The Role   Overview The Hive London is actively looking to hire an experienced Head of Media & Communications to proactively strategise, create and run all Club and football related comms and media output. The Head of Media & Communications will lead a team of staff across graphic design, videography, photography, web development and press. The ideal candidate will have a football background with a minimum 5 years’ experience at another club at either EFL League Two level or higher and will have an inherent feel for finding the right tone of voice. Furthermore, the world of social media should be a natural environment for the right candidate and their content.   Main Responsibilities Champion both football clubs at all times and proactively run their day-to-day media. Create, build and deploy marketing and social media campaigns. Identify industry trends and plan and manage the...

Location:  Poolfoot Farm Contract Type:  Permanent, Full-Time (40 hours per week) Salary:  Competitive, dependent on experience and qualifications Annual Leave:  20 days (including bank holidays) Working Pattern:  Flexible, including evenings and weekends About the Role Fleetwood Town Football Club is seeking an experienced and driven  U21 Lead Coach  to lead the delivery of coaching within the Professional Development Phase (PDP). The successful candidate will take a primary role with the U21s while supporting the wider PDP programme, ensuring the development of players within a team structure and contributing to a clear pathway towards first-team football. Reporting to Academy Manager and Head of Coaching Key Responsibilities Lead the development of players within the Professional Development Phase, ensuring individual progression is prioritised Plan, deliver, and review age-specific coaching...

Location:  Poolfoot Farm Contract Type:  Permanent, Full-Time (40 hours per week) Salary:  Competitive, dependent on experience and qualifications Annual Leave:  20 days (including bank holidays) Working Pattern:  Flexible, including evenings and weekends About the Role Fleetwood Town Football Club is seeking an experienced and motivated U18 Lead Coach to lead the delivery of coaching within the U18 age group. The successful candidate will take primary responsibility for the U18s while supporting the wider Professional Development Phase, playing a key role in developing players within a team structure and contributing to the pathway from Academy to professional football. Reporting to Academy Manager and Head of Coaching Key Responsibilities Lead the development of players within the U18 age group, ensuring individual progression is prioritised Plan, deliver, and review age-specific coaching sessions aligned...

About The Role   Post Title:  Communications Manager - Commercial PR Contract Type:  Permanent Workplace:  London or Preston Reporting to:  Head of Public Relations Working Pattern:  M-F, 35 hours. Hybrid   “The EFL is about two things – great football competitions and supporting communities 365 days a year”.   The EFL is looking for a dynamic and creative Communications Manager with a focus on Commercial PR. The role can be based either in our London or Preston office with at least 3 days in the office.   More information is available in the downloadable Candidate Brief that is attached to this advert.   JOB PURPOSE Reporting into the Head of Public Relations, the Communications Manager – Commercial PR will assist in the activation of the annual strategic PR plan for the EFL, specifically from a Commercial perspective,...

About The Role   Post Title:  Communications Manager - Corporate PR Contract Type:  12 Month Fixed-Term Workplace:  Preston Reporting to:  Head of Public Relations Working Pattern:  M-F, 35 hours. Hybrid   “The EFL is about two things – great football competitions and supporting communities 365 days a year”.   The EFL is looking for a dynamic and creative Communications Manager with a focus on Corporate PR. The role is based in our Preston office with at least 3 days in the office. This is a fixed-term role.   More information is available in the downloadable Candidate Brief that is attached to this advert.   JOB PURPOSE Reporting into the Head of Public Relations, the Communications Manager – Corporate PR will assist in the activation of the annual strategic PR plan for the EFL, specifically from a Corporate PR perspective as...

About The Role   Job Purpose The Partnerships Activation Manager is responsible for leading the delivery and optimisation of Reading Football Club’s commercial partnerships, ensuring all contractual rights are executed to an exceptional standard and generate measurable value for both the Club and its partners. The role will drive strategic, insight led activation programmes that enhance brand visibility, deepen supporter engagement and contribute to sustainable revenue growth.   Key Accountabilities To lead the management and delivery of all contracted commercial rights, ensuring full compliance and maximum value for partners. To provide day to day account management for the Club’s Official Partners, building strong, trusted relationships across all levels of partner organisations. To collaborate with partners to develop and implement strategic activation plans that deliver against agreed...

About The Role   Contribute towards Cardiff City’s Performance and Medical Departments vision of optimising player availability and physical performance through elite, integrated, evidence-based physical performance support, specifically working with First Team players. About The Candidate Ensuring the day-to-day implementation of individual physical performance support to First Team players; ensuring that each player’s individual physical priorities are targeted, driven by objective profiling. Lead the monitoring and analysis of physical performance data, working to ensure that this data is used to optimise on-field and gym-based training practices through the production of comprehensive physical performance reports. Ensure the implementation of player monitoring and testing systems (performance, development, workload, and response), generating insights used to...

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...

A very exciting opportunity has arisen at Stoke City Football Club for a Hospitality and Events Sales Executive to join our team at the bet365 Stadium. The successful applicant will play a vital role in driving our Hospitality and Events business growth by proactively reaching out to potential customers and securing new business opportunities. In addition you will focus on the growth and development of relationships with an existing client base to ensure retention, upselling and maximisation of all opportunities through the club’s Commercial portfolio. Main Responsibilities Managing and growing relationships and maximising all sales opportunities, via a consultative approach to sales and account management. Conducting outbound calls and emails to prospects, introducing our products/services, and explaining their benefits. Negotiating terms of sales, agreements and closing sales with customers. Achieving sales targets and KPIs set by department manager....

Academy Transition, Loan and Player Development Manager Birmingham City Football Club (Academy) Permanent | Full-Time Location: Knighthead Performance Centre ​ Birmingham City Football Club is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking  Academy Transition, Loan and Player Development Manager  to lead the Academy’s loan and transition pathway strategy. This is a critical role within the Academy structure, responsible for ensuring players are prepared, challenged and supported as they progress through key stages of their development. The role will oversee the full loan process, from planning and placement to monitoring and review, while also leading the transition strategy for players exiting the programme. Working closely with the Academy Technical Director and multidisciplinary staff, you will play an important part in shaping player pathways and ensuring every player has the opportunity to develop in the right environment....

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...