Norwich City FC
Avant Training Centre - Norwich City Football Club Academy, Hethersett Lane, Norwich, UK
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Norwich City Football Club as Football Development Director. This is a rare opportunity to play a leading role in shaping the long‑term football identity of Norwich City, driving the development of future First Team players within a Category 1 Academy environment.
Working closely with the Sporting Director and Assistant Sporting Director, the Football Development Director will embed a one‑club approach to people and player development that supports First Team needs, long‑term squad planning, and sustainable talent formation.
The role provides strategic direction across all Academy functions, including the coaching curriculum, playing style philosophy, and interdisciplinary player development. This role will assume line management of the Academy Manager and Head of Coach Development and in doing so will cultivate a high‑performance culture, maximise the progression of home‑grown talent, and protect and enhance the Club’s Category 1...