9 head of academy operations jobs found

To lead on the technical, tactical, physical and psychological development of AFC Bournemouth Women’s goalkeepers within a high‑performance environment. The postholder will design and deliver an elite standard goalkeeping programme aligned with the club’s playing philosophy, the Head Coach’s game model, and WSL2 performance expectations. This role is pivotal within the football operations structure, contributing to the club’s strategic goals and on-pitch success. Women’s Club Values:  Professionalism: Always acting with integrity and respect to the badge in a competent and reliable manner.   Togetherness: Working collaboratively through high levels of communication in a manner that supports an environment where everyone feels included, respected and valued.  Opportunity: Providing fair and equitable chances to all individuals by encouraging a growth mindset through empowering the natural abilities of others in...

Bristol City Women is seeking a Sporting Director to lead all football-related activities and drive the club’s long-term sporting vision.   Reporting directly to the CEO, the Sporting Director will be responsible for defining and executing a clear, cohesive football strategy across all areas, including recruitment, squad management, academy development, and performance services.   The successful candidate will combine deep expertise in women’s football with strong leadership, strategic thinking, and a commitment to building a high-performance culture. This role will play a critical part in establishing Bristol City Women as a competitive and progressive force in the game.   This is a full-time, Bristol-based role with travel as required.   Please note that recruitment for this position is supported by Bloom Sports Partners.   Key Responsibilities Sporting Leadership Define and deliver the club’s football strategy and overarching playing philosophy...

Academy Values:  Players First : every player valued. Every decision made with care.   Togetherness : working as part of a wider team and willing to contribute beyond own interests.  Integrity : carrying out academy and club values in an open and honest manner.  Accountability : willing to take responsibility for actions, allowing for learning, growth and reflection.   JOB PURPOSE  Adhere to our Player Care purpose of supporting player development by building a positive and supportive environment for our players to develop as people.   Key Responsibilities Player Care    Lead the Player care department within the Academy Management Team (AMT), including writing the Academy Performance Plan, managing the Player Care KPI’s and leading on the Audit.  Lead the Academy’s holistic Player Care programme across all age groups, focusing on U15-Dev. Squad...

Salary:  Please state your expectations within your application Contract:  Part Time, 22.5 hours a week Location:  The Nigel Doughty Academy, Nottingham, NG2 7SR Department:  First Team Sports Science and Medicine Reporting to:  Head of First Team Physiotherapy Closing Date For Applications:  3rd June 2026 About the Role: We are looking for a highly qualified and experienced Sports Doctor to join our medical department as a Part-time First Team Doctor. Working three days per week (0.6 FTE) at our training ground, the successful candidate will provide essential clinical support to the Head Doctor in the daily medical management of the Men’s First Team squad. This role requires a practitioner who is comfortable operating in the fast-paced, high-stakes environment of Premier League football. You will be a key figure in the multi-disciplinary team, contributing to player health, injury prevention, and...

Location:   Manchester, GB Full Time / Part Time:   Full Time Contract Type:   Permanent Based in Manchester, this permanent full-time role plays an important part in supporting Academy players through key stages of their development journey. You will lead and deliver a comprehensive performance lifestyle programme that helps players navigate transitions both on and off the pitch, ensuring they are supported to develop as footballers and as independent young people within a high-performance environment.   Who We Are Manchester City is a football club rooted in East Manchester, with a story that began in 1880 and continues to grow today. Built on resilience, belief and togetherness, success on the pitch is driven by the moments and memories shared with millions of Fans around the world. City is known for its bravery, its determination to the very end and...

Department: Facilities and Estates Development   Hours of Work: 40 hours per week   Contract Type: Permanent   Salary: Attractive Remuneration Package   Location: Villa Park   Closing Date: Sunday 7 June 2026     The Department Our Facilities and Estates Department are responsible for looking after our facilities across all our sites – Villa Park, Bodymoor Heath Training Ground and our Brookvale Inner City Academy. The Club are continuing our rapid growth trajectory both on and off the pitch including the development and expansion of our sites and facilities. The team are vital in this journey supporting the major redevelopment work across all Club sites, enabling our day-to-day operations and matchdays to happen ensuring all our facilities are maintained to the highest standard possible.     The Role You will be responsible for the installation, maintenance and...

The Premier League’s Strategy team is looking to appoint a new Risk Manager to support delivery of our Risk Management framework. The Risk Manager will play an important role in supporting the effective operation of the organisation, contributing to the Premier League’s wider organisational objectives. The role will take ownership of defined areas of the Risk Management work programme, managing associated tasks and projects, and contributing to the continued development of the function over time. The Risk team is a relatively new and evolving function within the Premier League, working collaboratively across the organisation to support the identification and management of risk. The work we do varies, with recent examples across information security, matchday operations, fan engagement, legal, safeguarding and commercial and broadcast activities. As the Premier League continues to evolve and expand through the launch of our International Offices,...

Salary:  Please state your expectations within your application Contract:  Full Time, 42 hours a week Location:  The Nigel Doughty Academy, Nottingham, NG2 7SR Department:  Academy Operations Reporting to:  Academy Operations Manager About the Role: As an Academy Recruitment and Transport Administrator, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth and efficient movement of our Academy players, staff, and guests. You will manage our daily transport schedules, oversee vehicle maintenance, and coordinate logistics relating to both domestic and international trips. The role will also provide administrative support to the Academy Recruitment and Talent Identification department in the delivery of all the daily administration of the Recruitment Department. The role will ensure all trialist registrations are completed in full compliance with PLYD rules. The Perks of the Job: Opportunity to access tickets for...

Be part of something bigger.  Drive the growth of the women’s game here in the North East and beyond. At Newcastle United Women, performance is about more than outputs — it’s about building something that lasts. We’re looking for a values‑driven, forward‑thinking Head of Sport Science and Performance Services to lead and evolve our physical performance function and help shape the next phase of our journey. This is a rare opportunity to define a world‑class, integrated performance science model in an ambitious elite environment, working with people who care deeply about collaboration, clarity and impact. About The Role  This role sits at the heart of Newcastle United Women’s performance programme. You will provide strategic leadership and operational excellence across sport science, physical preparation and performance services, ensuring players are...