48 leadership management jobs found in Blackburn

Job purpose: To lead and manage the tactical analysis within the club. To provide key insights into the senior coaching staff in order to enhance provision quality. To combine visual tactical expertise with data-driven analysis to deliver actionable insights that enhance coaching and match preparation processes. This role is essential to ensuring that Blackburn Rovers FC remains at the forefront of tactical analysis and player development, contributing to the success of the First Team and club academy development.   Duties and responsibilities: 1. Football Insights and Match Preparation: • Provide tactical insights that align with the club’s philosophy and game model. • Utilize both visual and data-driven analysis to support coaching decisions. • Collaborate with the First Team Coaching staff to ensure a shared vision of the game, delivering clarity in analytical outputs. • Develop pre-match, live, and post-match analysis in...

Job title: Head of Performance Analysis Department: Performance Analysis Based at: BRFC Senior Training Centre, Brockhall Village, Old Langho, Blackburn, BB6 8FA. Flexibility regarding location is required. Reports to: Reports directly to the Head of Technical Development and collaborates closely with the First Team Coach, coaching staff, and Data Science department. Responsible for: Performance Analysis Department Hours of work: A minimum of 40 hours per week plus any additional hours necessary. This will include regular evening and weekend work. Contractual Status: Permanent Job purpose: To lead and manage the tactical analysis within the club. To provide key insights into the senior coaching staff in order to enhance provision quality. To combine visual tactical expertise with data-driven analysis to...

Full job description Director of Football. Reporting directly to the Chairman this role will be responsible for enshrining the DNA of the club. You will be a forward-thinking individual with exceptional analytical skills combined with a keen eye for detail. You will be required to write and implement a long term strategy, that maps out the club’s plans to attract, develop, and nurture the very best talent available. With an excellent Academy already in place, first class facilities worthy of a Championship Club, the foundations are already in place to ensure success and mitigate failure. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a track record of success albeit in another related sport or industry and be responsible for leading and motivating a small but highly focussed team. Salary and associated benefits are commensurate with the importance of the role, so if you are up to the challenge, in the first instance send a letter, no...

Location:   Manchester, GB Full Time / Part Time:   Full Time Contract Type:   Permanent   Lead the Player Health and Performance function for Manchester City Women in a permanent, full-time role based at the City Football Academy in Manchester. This is a high-impact leadership appointment for a practitioner who brings deep expertise and experience leading multidisciplinary teams in elite sport. You will enable practitioners to integrate health and performance practice, so we develop physically and psychologically robust players, maximise availability, and enable excellent on-pitch performance.   Who We Are   Manchester City Women is a team driven by ambition, belief and a desire to keep pushing the game forward. Founded in 1988 and relaunched in 2014, we have grown into a consistent force in the women’s game, competing at the...

Location:   Manchester, GB Full Time / Part Time:   Full Time Contract Type:   Permanent   Based at City Football Academy in Manchester, this permanent full-time role leads the delivery of a comprehensive player support programme for Academy players aged U9 to U21. You will work closely with players, families and Academy colleagues to help ensure every player is supported to develop, thrive and perform on and off the pitch.   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 its strong connection to where we come from. With Mancunian...

It starts at 13 hours. Where it goes is up to you. Lead Football / Sports Coach South Lakes | Lancaster | Morecambe Job description Are you interested in coaching children? Then we would love to hear from you! Sportivos provides football and sports classes to children aged 18 months – 11 years in a positive and engaging manner. We run weekly weekend sessions at our local venues, birthday parties as well as providing schools with PE cover and after school clubs. The focus of Sportivos is to provide children with fun and inclusive classes where they can find their passion for sport. We are therefore looking to recruit a passionate coach who shares our ethos and will focus on ensuring that each child has a memorable experience, makes new friends, develops lifelong skills and a love for being active. Benefits of working for Sportivos as a children’s coach: Role and responsibilities: (Age group - 18 months to 11 years old)...

Job Description About Us Central YMCA is the world's first YMCA and a national charity with a proud heritage of creating opportunities for people to thrive. Today, we are dedicated to transforming lives through education, skills and employability, helping young people and adults gain the confidence, qualifications and experience they need to build brighter futures. As an independent training provider, we deliver high-quality study programmes, apprenticeships and vocational training in partnership with employers, equipping learners with the skills and knowledge to succeed in work while supporting employers to develop a skilled workforce. Everything we do is driven by our charitable purpose. We work to break down barriers to learning, raise aspirations and create opportunities for individuals, while delivering high-quality, sustainable programmes that make a lasting difference to learners, employers and the communities we serve. If you're passionate about creating...

Full job description   Huddersfield Town AFC Head of First Team Physiotherapy   c. £70,000 - £75,000 per annum. Full-time (35+ hours per week, including both home and away match days). Permanent. We are currently recruiting for a qualified Physiotherapist and experienced leader to join our First Team Medical and Performance department and lead on our Physiotherapy provision. You will be responsible for the delivery, management, and continuous development of evidence-based physiotherapy services, ensuring players receive world-class injury prevention, assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation support. Working closely with the Head of Medical and Performance, and the wider Multidisciplinary Team (MDT), the post holder will play a key role in maximising player availability, enhancing performance, reducing injury risk, and supporting safe and effective return to play processes. The role requires an exceptional...

About the role We have an exciting opportunity for an individual to join our Liverpool FC team  as a Senior Licensing Manager. You will play a pivotal role in growing one of the world's most iconic sports and entertainment brands. Leading new business acquisition across global licensing categories and markets, you will identify, negotiate and secure strategic licensing partnerships that expand the Club's international consumer products presence. You will help shape licensing strategy, drive commercial growth, and deliver complex partnership deals that maximise the value of Liverpool FC's brand and intellectual property. Success in this role requires strong commercial acumen, outstanding relationship management skills, and the ability to operate effectively across diverse international markets. This role offers the opportunity to work on a global stage, with regular travel to Liverpool and international travel required for licensee meetings, trade shows, and key...

Stoke City Football Club of the English Football League are looking for a Head of Academy Analysis. The role will be based at our Category One Academy at the Clayton Wood Training Ground. As the Head of Academy Analysis, you will lead and manage a team of analysts who play a key role in supporting the development of young players at the Academy.  You will be responsible for shaping our performance analysis strategy, ensuring our coaching staff and players have the insights required to support development from U9 to U21.  This is an exciting opportunity to influence the future of our Academy players through data driven insights and performance analysis. Main Responsibilities Leading and managing Academy analysts and interns, ensuring close collaboration with coaching staff to support player development. Ensuring all Academy games and training sessions are filmed, analysed and supported by the latest technology. Monitoring and developing U21s,...

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 Sports Science and Medicine Reporting to:  Head of Academy Performance & Medical Closing Date For Applications:  25th August 2026 About the Role: Nottingham Forest Academy has a clear aim of building on its excellent history and strong back story with the following vision ‘develop a world-class Academy which develops players of Premier League and International Standard. Recognised as a genuine EPPP Category One Academy differentiated by ‘emotion’ and ‘innovation’, this post will be held by an exceptional leader to continue our journey and further develop the excellent young players, people, strategy and methodology we have in place. This post is expected to optimise the availability and athletic development...

Salary:  Please state your expectations within your application Contract:  Full Time, 42 hours a week Location:  The Nigel Doughty Academy, Nottingham, NG2 7SR Reporting to:  Chief Football Officer Closing Date For Applications:  25th August 2026 About the Role: We are looking for an experienced and forward-thinking Head of Football Intelligence to lead the club’s Football Intelligence provision across the First Team, Academy and Women’s programme. Reporting into the football leadership team, the successful candidate will be responsible for the continuous development of the club’s data and insights strategy, ensuring these are integrated into decision-making processes. This role will combine a mix of strategic leadership and hands-on delivery, supporting performance analysis, recruitment, squad planning and other key football projects. The Perks of the Job: Opportunity to access tickets for...

Salary:  Please state your expectations within your application Contract:  Full Time, 42 hours a week Location:  The Nigel Doughty Academy, Nottingham, NG2 7SR Department:  Forest Women Reporting to:  Head of Women and Girls Football Closing Date For Applications: 26th August 2026 About the Role: The role will involve working as an integral part of the Girls Academy, facilitating the delivery of the performance analysis programme predominantly for the women first team. The role will require a hard-working individual, who is able to work with a high level of detail and accuracy, whilst being comfortable with operating in a fast-paced, modern environment. The Perks of the Job: Opportunity to access tickets for events at The City Ground. Employee Assistance Programme. Access to high street and gym discounts. Discount within our Club shop. Free on-site parking....

Department: Football Division – Girls Academy Department   Hours of Work: Full-time, 35 hours per work (with flexibility to work during evenings and weekends, including matchdays)   Contract Type: Permanent   Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 dependent upon experience   Location: Bodymoor Heath Training Ground   The Department Our Girls Academy Department has established itself as a leader in girls youth football development, consistently delivering the highest standards in coaching, education and training across 10 teams with players aged U10 – U21. We are committed to nurturing talent and creating a supportive and professional environment and we are proud of the role we play in shaping the next generation of female footballers as demonstrated in our recent success with our U21s winning the Professional Game Academy Plate.   To support our continued growth and success of our...

We have an exciting new opportunity to join our Academy as Assistant Head of Coaching (9-14). ​This is an important leadership role within our Academy, as you will be responsible for supporting the implementation and delivery of the Academy's coaching programme. Working closely with the Academy Manager, and Head of Coaching you will oversee the delivery of the Academy's coach development strategy and help mentor coaches to help them reach their full potential. This is a full time role which will includes evenings, weekends and bank holidays as required and in line with business needs.  This advert may close earlier that as advertised if a suitable candidate is found.  Benefits We are pleased to offer some of the following benefits* Enhanced Annual Leave Enhanced Sick Pay Birthday Leave Life Assurance Health Cash Plan Season Tickets Discounts on Hospitality Packages Partnership Discounts Employee Assistance programme...

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our Safeguarding Team as an Academy Safeguarding Manager.  The post holder will act as the Designated Safeguarding Lead for West Bromwich Albion FC’s Academy and be the main point of contact for anyone wishing to raise a safeguarding concern or seek advice in line with the Club’s safeguarding policies and procedures. The role will provide effective leadership in safeguarding children and adults at risk, ensuring full compliance with EFL and/or Premier League regulations and relevant legislation, while maintaining strong internal and external stakeholder relationships. Working closely with the Safeguarding Team and other Academy Staff, the post holder will support the day-to-day management of safeguarding cases, including investigations. The role will also contribute to the design and delivery of academy safeguarding training and support the implementation of strategy, initiatives and projects that ensure the...

Full job description Head Coach BCU Women’s Football 1st Team REPORTS TO: BCU Sports Development Officer JOB PURPOSE: Birmingham City University are recruiting a Head Coach for our Women’s Football programme. The successful candidate will lead the programme (approx. 6 hrs p/w Split across training, match days and admin tasks) across the University season. The Head coach will be expected to attend approx. 14 matches (Wednesday afternoons) across 26-week season plus one training per week (Monday evenings). Additional aspects of the role are explained in detail later in this job description. EMPLOYMENT TERMS: The successful individual would be employed as a casual staff member at Birmingham City University between September 2026 through to March 2027. The candidate would be subject to an end of season review with excellent prospects for continuation thereafter for September 2027. *Please note this is a sessional rate coaches will not be able to claim...

Job Description As Senior Head Grounds Person you will be responsible for ensuring that playing surfaces are maintained to the highest professional standards, providing a safe, high-performing and visually outstanding environment for First Team, Academy, Women’s and wider Club activity. You will lead the grounds team, oversee specialist equipment and infrastructure, and deliver annual renovation and improvement programmes aligned to the Club’s operational and sporting objectives. Key Responsibilities include: - Delivery of high quality grounds maintenance services at all sites to the highest standard, in line with policies, legislative, environmental and certifying authorities’ compliance and best practice - Full responsibility for allocated ground maintenance tasks from start to completion including scoping the task, pricing materials, liaising with the contractor, undertaking the work personally or coordinating and supervising others to ensure its timely...

At CCFC, you won’t just find a job – you’ll find pride, purpose, and a team that feels like family. The Role We are on the hunt for an enthusiastic and talented Partnership Activation Manager to join our dynamic team. The Partnerships Activation Manager will play a key role in delivering and growing Coventry City Football Club's commercial partnerships, ensuring partners receive exceptional service and measurable value from their investment. Reporting to the Partnerships Activation Lead, the successful candidate will manage a portfolio of commercial partners, developing creative activation programmes that strengthen relationships, contributing to long-term commercial success. Working closely with departments across the Club including Marketing, Brand, Media, Retail and Football Operations, this role will ensure partnership rights are delivered seamlessly and to the highest standard.   Partnership Management Manage a portfolio of...

Head of Commercial and Partnerships Hertfordshire FA have an exciting opportunity for an experienced commercial leader to establish its Commercial and Partnerships function. This newly created role in the organisation is responsible for leading the creation and delivery of the Commercial Partnership Strategy, developing sustainable income across multiple streams whilst establishing meaningful partnerships that advance both the Hertfordshire FA Business Strategy and The FA Grassroots Strategy. Working collaboratively across the organisation, you'll establish the systems, performance measures and commercial propositions that position Hertfordshire FA as a leading organisation within grassroots football. Position:  Head of Commercial and Partnerships Contract Type:  12-month Fixed Term Hours:  35 hours per week (including some evening and weekend working over the season) Salary:  £50,000 Based:  Hybrid Role, with a minimum of 2 days per...