176 leadership management jobs found

Cambridge United are recruiting for a Professional Development Phase Lead Coach (U18) to play a key role in the development of the Academy's scholars and emerging talent… The successful candidate will work with the Club's Under-18 players on a daily basis, creating a challenging and supportive environment that helps players maximise their potential as they progress towards senior football. Working closely with colleagues across the Academy's multi-disciplinary team, the Professional Development Phase Lead Coach will oversee the day-to-day operation of the Professional Development Phase, supporting player development through high-quality coaching, regular reviews and the implementation of individual development plans. Key Job Outcomes: Ensure the coaching and playing philosophy is implemented and embedded daily on the training pitch. Co-ordinate the daily operations of the PDP and manage the Under 18’s monthly programme working closely with the MDT...

About The Role   Burton Albion FC is looking for a driven, results-focused Business Development Manager to grow revenue across sponsorship, hospitality, advertising and events at the Pirelli Stadium. This is a fast-paced, target-led role focused on winning new business through proactive outreach, networking and face-to-face meetings, building strong commercial partnerships and delivering tailored solutions that drive income and client experience. We’re particularly keen to hear from candidates with proven B2B sales experience across Burton, Derby and the surrounding area, with strong local networks and a real track record of generating and converting new business. Attractive package including commission and strong earning potential within a high-performance sports environment. If you’re commercially astute, tenacious and thrive on winning new business, this is your chance to play a key role in a growing football club....

About The Role   Ready to lead the kitchen at a professional football club? Burton Albion FC are looking for an experienced  Head Chef  to drive high-quality food delivery across matchdays, hospitality, conferences and events at the Pirelli Stadium. You’ll take full ownership of kitchen operations – from menu design and cost control through to leading and developing the kitchen team – ensuring consistently high standards of food, service and hygiene. What you’ll be doing: Leading all kitchen operations across matchdays and events Planning innovative menus within budget to maximise revenue Managing and developing a high-performing kitchen team Ensuring exceptional standards of food quality, hygiene and safety Working closely with the Head of Venue and wider teams to deliver outstanding customer experiences What we’re looking for: Proven experience as a...

About The Role   Role Purpose Bolton Wanderers Football Club is seeking an experienced, highly organised, and pro-active First Team Kit & Equipment Lead to manage all aspects of kit, equipment, and operational match day support across the First Team.   The successful candidate will oversee the day-to-day delivery of elite-level kit and equipment services for the First Team and support staff.  The role will ensure the highest professional standards are maintained across training, matchdays, travel, and club operations in line with Championship football expectations.   This is a role requiring exceptional organisational ability, strong people management skills, attention to details, and the ability to operate effectively within a high-performance sporting environment.   Main areas of responsibility   First Team Operations: Oversee all First Team kit preparation for...

About The Role Here at West Bromwich Albion Football Club we have an exciting opportunity to join our Commercial Team as a Partnerships Activation Manager.    The Partnerships Manager will play a lead role in the day to day management of the Partnerships department, managing the Partnerships Sales Executive, ensuring flawless day-to-day delivery of the Club’s partner and sponsorship accounts, whilst providing support when required to the Head of Commercial. About The Candidate Person Specification  Essential Criteria  Exceptionable time management & organisational skills a necessity Knowledge and/or experience of working for a rightsholder across sport Confident managing relationships with senior stakeholders and building relationships at all levels A proven team player who is calm, professional & works well under pressure Maintains a...

About The Role Here at West Bromwich Albion Football Club we have an exciting new opportunity to join our experience team as Fan Experience Manager. The Fan Experience Manager is responsible for the planning and delivery of engaging, high-quality matchday and event experiences that enhance fan satisfaction, support engagement and encourage repeat attendance. This role focuses on experience design and execution, ensuring key fan touchpoints - particularly on matchdays for both the men and women’s first teams - are well planned and consistently delivered. The role works collaboratively across departments to influence the wider fan journey and support the delivery of core experiential elements.   About The Candidate Person Specification  Essential Criteria  Ability to build effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Strong...

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced candidate to join the Academy Coaching department at Norwich City Football Club in the role of PDP Lead Coach. This is an excellent role for someone who is passionate and committed to delivering high quality coaching. Key tasks/responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Deliver and implement a high-quality Professional Development Phase (PDP) coaching programme aligned to the Club’s Playing Style, Coaching Philosophy, and Academy Performance Plan. Plan, deliver, and review training sessions and matchdays, ensuring clear objectives, consistent playing principles, and appropriate development opportunities for all players. Lead on the creation, monitoring, and evaluation of Individual Development Plans (IDPs), using data, video analysis, and performance insights to support player progression. Collaborate with multidisciplinary staff (coaching, goalkeeping, medical, and performance teams) to ensure a...

Sports Turf 1st Assistant – King Power Performance Centre Location:  Training Ground, Seagrave Hours:  Full Time – 37.5 hours per week Contract:  Permanent Join an Elite Environment Leicester City Football Club is looking for a passionate and driven  Sports Turf 1st Assistant  to join our team at the  state-of-the-art King Power Performance Centre in Seagrave . This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a high-performance environment, working on world-class pitches that directly support the success and development of our players. If you take pride in delivering elite playing surfaces and thrive in a fast-paced professional sporting environment, we want to hear from you. About the Role Working alongside the Pitch Manager, you will play a vital role in the maintenance, preparation, and continual improvement of all pitches across the training ground. You’ll lead from the front—supporting,...

Full job description About Us Burnley FC is an established professional football club with a rich history, located in the heart of the town and its community, we believe that Burnley is a special place – a home to extraordinary people like you.  Come and be part of our story! The Role An exciting opportunity has become available for a Product Marketing Manager to join us at Burnley Football Club on a fixed term basis. You’ll play a key role in supporting the Club’s ongoing development and helping us deliver a first-class experience for players, staff, and supporters. About You Are you a Marketing Manager looking for your next challenge? Come and join our Clarets family The ideal candidate will be commercially minded, user-first Product Marketing Manager who has experience leading the growth, adoption, and engagement strategy of new website’s and app ecosystems. Role Expectations As the Product Marketing...

The Role The Head of Player Care & Team Operations is a strategic and operational leadership role responsible for delivering a Premier League-standard player experience across all aspects of the First Team environment.   The role will oversee Player Care, Player Experience and Football Operations, ensuring players, families and staff receive exceptional support both on and off the pitch. Acting as the operational lead for the First Team, the postholder will be accountable for the seamless delivery of player support services, travel and logistics, relocation, matchday operations and wider football operational activity. Acting as a key liaison between players, coaching staff, football administration, and external providers, the role is critical in delivering a seamless, elite high-performance environment that enables players and staff to focus fully on performance.   The role will lead and coordinate all First Team operational planning, including...

Overview The Partner Solutions & Insights department is a centralized, foundational support team dedicated to enabling new business efforts, current partner retention, and identifying/development of property-specific commercial opportunities across Major League Soccer (MLS) and Soccer United Marketing (SUM). The group is seeking a Manager who has experience understanding and interpreting quantitative and qualitative data coupled with strong presentation-building skills. The Manager will play a leading role in the planning and production of sponsorship measurement reports as well as the creation of insights-based materials utilizing syndicated research and/or custom studies under the guidance of and in collaboration with department leads. Responsibilities Lead planning and production of sponsorship measurement reports, showcasing value and performance metrics delivered through MLS and SUM properties for commercial partners. Continue...

Overview The Senior Manager, Accounting maintains financial reports and general ledgers for the international entities of both Major League Soccer and Soccer United Marketing. This position is responsible for preparing and analyzing monthly financial statements and providing accounting support to the Finance Department. In addition, the position will manage or assist others in the quarterly consolidations of all the companies, including the management of player-related quarter end consolidation and cash flow work. In addition, the position will manage various accounting related projects for the CFO/CAO.   Responsibilities Major League Soccer and Soccer United Limited international entities: Manage month end close and preparation of financial statements Assist with quarterly consolidations for bank reporting requirements Manage accounting of sponsorship, broadcasting and licensing revenues Manage ticket reconciliation for...

Overview The Director, Community Engagement is responsible for the day-to-day oversight of the League’s community outreach initiatives and will work directly with the Sr. Vice President of Community Engagement to develop strategic initiatives designed to increase visibility of the League, clubs and players, while positioning MLS as a leader in the space.    This role will serve as the operational leader of the department, providing direction and accountability to ensure there’s integration across the business and consistent execution of community initiatives at a high level.  While leading the execution of Community initiatives intended to extend the MLS brand and attract new fans, the Director will also serve as the primary liaison with all 30 MLS clubs to further engage our existing community in authentic and compelling ways.     The ideal candidate should have proven leadership experience in managing integrated...

Full job description Please read the application pack, including full job spec, here: https://bit.ly/4dU2Dzz Once you have reviewed it,  submit your application using this form: https://bit.ly/4wFki5z Please note, we can only accept applications submitted through this form, so completing it is essential. Lancashire FA is seeking an ambitious and driven Head of Facilities & Investment to lead the development and delivery of football facilities investment across the county. This is an exciting opportunity to play a leading role in shaping the future of grassroots football facilities in Lancashire, securing investment that creates high quality, sustainable and accessible environments for communities across the game. The successful candidate will lead Lancashire FA’s facilities and investment work, driving the delivery of the Lancashire FA Football Facilities Strategy 2026–2036 to create a sustainable, inclusive and high-quality...

Full job description Full Time • Mill Farm Stadium & Kellemergh Park | Up to 35k Are you passionate about maintaining elite level football pitches and delivering exceptional playing surfaces? AFC Fylde are looking for an experienced and dedicated  Head Groundsperson  to take the lead on all grounds maintenance across our state of the art facilities.   About Us AFC Fylde operates in a competitive sporting landscape, alongside other professional clubs on the Fylde Coast. With outstanding facilities at Mill Farm Stadium and Kellemergh Park, we continue to grow across all areas of the Club and are committed to delivering first‑class operational standards. As Head Groundsperson, you’ll play a crucial role in ensuring our pitches meet the demands of elite football.   The Role Reporting to the  Chief Operating Officer , you will be responsible for developing and implementing a season‑long maintenance plan,...

Job Title: Head of Physiotherapy Department: Senior Medical Department Based at: Senior Training Centre, Brockhall Village, Old Langho, BB6 8FA. Flexibility regarding location is required. Reports to: Head of Technical Development Responsible for: Senior Medical Department Staff Hours of work: A minimum of 40 hours per week plus any additional hours necessary for the performance of duties. This will include regular evening and weekend work. Contractual status: Permanent 1. Job purpose: To lead and manage a comprehensive physiotherapy service for all first team players, implementing evidence based treatment and an objective rehabilitation service to all members of the first team squad. 2. Duties and responsibilities: • To be committed to ensuring the safeguarding and welfare of all elite players, promoting their well-being needs whilst maintaining professional boundaries; • To provide, coordinate and implement all medical provision for the...

Job title: Lead Academy Goalkeeper Coach U9-U16 Department: Academy Coaching Based at: Blackburn Rovers Academy, Brockhall Village, Old Langho, Blackburn, BB6 8BA. However, flexibility regarding location is required. Reports to: Senior Academy Goalkeeping Coach Responsible for: N/A Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week plus any additional hours necessary for the performance of duties. This may include evening and weekend work. Contractual status: Permanent 1. Job purpose: To lead and deliver the Academy Goalkeeping Programme for Pre Academy to U16 in alignment with the Academy Performance Plan, ensuring a clear development pathway and transition through the phases. The role will support the holistic development of goalkeepers through high-quality coaching, performance analysis, and individual learning plans. 2. Key responsibilities: • To be committed to ensuring the safeguarding and welfare of all staff and elite players, promoting their...

Job title: Head of Football Administration Department: Football Administration Based at: Senior Training Centre, Blackburn, BB6 8FA. You will be expected to attend other Company sites such as Ewood Park stadium as and when required for the performance of your duties. Flexibility regarding location is required. Reports to: Head of Football Operations Responsible for: Football Administration Manager Hours of work: 40 hours per week plus any additional hours necessary for the performance of duties. This will include presence at all home matchdays (away matchdays as and when required) which will include evening/weekend work. Contractual Status: Permanent 1. Job purpose: Responsible for the execution of all football secretarial duties and to oversee the day-to-day management of the football administration department. 2. Duties and responsibilities: • To be committed to ensuring the safeguarding and welfare of all stakeholders, promoting their...

The role:   The Global Head of Football Partnerships will define and lead Genius Sports’ global football strategy, driving the development and execution of high-impact partnerships across the full football ecosystem, including leagues, federations, clubs, rights holders, as well as their media partners, sponsors, and commercial stakeholders. Reporting to the Chief Commercial Officer, this enterprise-level role is responsible for accelerating commercial growth by leveraging Genius’ technology, data, and distribution capabilities.   This role will expand Genius’ position as a strategic partner not only to the sport itself but to the wider football ecosystem, unlocking new rights, enhancing media and sponsorship value, and creating integrated commercial opportunities that deepen fan engagement at scale.   What You'll Do:   Define and execute a global football strategy to secure and grow partnerships with...