43 leadership management jobs found in Southampton

Be part of our journey... Location: St Mary's Stadium Hours: Full Time Contract Type: Permanent Criminal Record Check: DBS Basic   What is the role? We are seeking a Payroll Manager to lead the payroll function for 1,000+ employees across multiple payrolls, including casual staff, permanent staff and players. This role goes beyond routine payroll processing and instead focuses on reviewing, controlling and enhancing payroll processes across the Club.   The Payroll Manager will support and develop the payroll team, strengthen controls, and act as the go-to expert for payroll and employment tax across the Club. A key part of the role is driving improvements in systems and leading the move to payrolling benefits ahead of 2027/28.   What will you be doing? You will oversee the end-to-end payroll cycle, ensuring all outputs are accurate, compliant and delivered on time.   Undertaking a thorough and robust review of...

Be part of our journey... Location: Staplewood Campus (In-office full-time) Hours: Full Time Contract Type: Permanent Criminal Record Check: DBS Enhanced with Childs Barred List   What is the role? We are looking to appoint a Head of Data and Research who will lead all data and research for Southampton Football Club (SFC) with a focus on recruitment and acquisition of first team players. Whilst SFC will be your primary focus, you and your team will also provide data support to the other clubs in the Sport Republic group (Goztepe and Valenciennes).   What will you be doing? You will build and develop advanced proprietary data models to support decision-making across all departments including coaching, scouting/recruitment, player development, sport science and medical.   Working closely with analysts and coaches, you will monitor team performance and create tactical insight to enhance coaches' knowledge and encourage...

Be part of our journey... Location: Staplewood Campus (and other locations when required) Hours: Full Time Contract Type: Permanent Criminal Record Check: DBS Enhanced with Childs Barred List   What is the role? We are looking for a Head Performance Chef to lead the end-to-end catering operation for the Club’s players and academy, overseeing the planning, preparation and delivery of performance-focused nutrition to optimise health, recovery and match readiness.   Responsible for setting and leading the Club’s food strategy and full catering operation across all playing squads and training ground based staff, including menu development, service standards, staffing, procurement, stock control, budget management and continuous improvement, whilst ensuring provision is aligned to performance objectives and the wider operational priorities of the football department.   What will you be doing? Nutrition integration and...

Key Responsibilities: • Lead the planning and coordination of the U16-21 football programme across weekly, monthly and seasonal cycles • Oversee player schedules across training, matches, education, performance support and international duty • Deliver all matchday and competition operations, including domestic and international fixtures • Manage team travel, accommodation and logistics, ensuring smooth and compliant delivery • Act as the lead operational contact on matchdays, resolving challenges in a calm and effective way • Maintain accurate squad, fixture and programme data across relevant systems • Coordinate international call-ups, including preparation and return-to-club processes • Support tours, camps and tournaments, both in the UK and internationally • Ensure all activity is delivered in line with Premier League, EFL, UEFA and safeguarding standards • Work closely with multidisciplinary...

Main Responsibilities: • Defining and leading the analytics strategy for Marketing, CRM, Digital and Social, ensuring data is embedded in planning, optimisation and performance measurement. • Acting as the club's subject matter expert for digital analytics, providing leadership on tools such as Google Analytics and ensuring digital behaviour is accurately captured, modelled and integrated within the club's wider data ecosystem. • Partnering with Marketing and CRM teams to design segmentation frameworks, audience strategies and lifecycle measurement using the club's Customer Data Platform (CDP). • Developing measurement frameworks and KPIs that clearly link marketing activity to fan engagement, conversion and commercial outcomes. • Delivering automated, trusted reporting and dashboards for senior leadership and C-suite stakeholders, ensuring rapid access to insights and clear performance visibility. • Establishing best practices for...

Description JOB TITLE: Officer DEPARTMENT: Commercial, Football Development, London REPORTING TO: Matt Wilder London Area Manager JOB FUNCTION: To lead and deliver safe, inclusive, high quality provision on the Player Development Programme (PDP) and to further develop and grow the business DIRECT REPORTS: Coordinators and Contracted Coaches LOCATION: London CONTRACT: 35 hours any 5 of 7 days    PLAY YOUR PART (Main Responsibilities): To lead on the effective planning, communication and execution of the Player Development Programme running in London. These to include, but not limited to all In-School and Out of School activity, Player Development Programme activity and the various activity delivered during the school holidays. To deliver safe, inclusive and high quality coaching activity across the London Development Programme running in London. These to include, but not limited to all In-School and Out of School...

Employment type:              Permanent, full time Reports to:                     Senior Football Development Systems Manager Location:                         Premier League Offices, Paddington, W2 1HQ Overview The Premier League’s Football Development team is responsible for the delivery of the League’s strategic plans to support its ambitions to develop the best Players, Coaches and Staff and Match Officials. These strategies, delivered in collaboration with domestic football partners include the Elite Player Performance Plan, the Elite Coaching Plan and the Elite Referee Development Plan.  To support this, the Premier League is looking to appoint a Football Development Systems Manager who will work within the Elite Performance team to drive innovation and efficiency through system...

Company Description ⚒️  WEST HAM UNITED FC  ⚒️ ❤️💙 FOOTBALL COMMUNICATIONS LEAD ❤️💙 📍 London Stadium & Rush Green Training Ground 💰  To be discussed at interview+ Discretionary Bonus ( Please add salary to your application form) 🛡️  Enhanced DBS Check Required Position West Ham United is seeking an experienced and dynamic communications professional to join the Club in a senior leadership role within our Football Communications team. This is an exceptional opportunity for someone currently operating as a  senior communications professional within a Premier League, EFL or other high-profile sports competition , with extensive experience supporting elite first-team operations. The successful candidate will be comfortable working directly with players, senior executives and the Head Coach, leading media activity, interviews, press conferences and matchday communications. Requirements ⚒️ Key...

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...

Charlton Athletic Football Club is more than a workplace. It is a club with deep roots in Southeast London, built on community, resilience and ambition. Founded in 1905, Charlton has a proud history that includes an FA Cup triumph in 1947 and generations of supporters who see the club as part of their identity. From our historic home at The Valley to our high-performance training ground at Sparrows Lane, every role at Charlton contributes to something bigger than a job – helping deliver elite performance on the pitch and unforgettable experiences for supporters. We are proud to be a family club with ambition, where passionate and committed people can build meaningful careers in football. ​ “Working at Charlton means you’re part of something bigger than yourself. On a matchday you feel the energy of the supporters and know the work you do matters.” Simon Lenagan –  Group Sporting Director ​ Job...

Job description Who We Are Founded in 1882, Tottenham Hotspur is an iconic English football club, playing in the Premier League and Women’s Super League. From North London to the world, our fanbase spans continents, cultures, and generations. Spurs is a club that’s always dared to push boundaries, breaking new ground and rewriting history. We offer world-class facilities: In 2019, we opened our state-of-the-art Stadium, a £1 billion landmark that’s the beating heart of North Tottenham’s transformation. More than just a football ground, it’s an engine of change — creating 4,000 jobs and injecting £300 million into the local economy every year. We’re at our brightest when we’re all together. Our Club, our teams, our community. There is only one Hotspur. Tottenham Hotspur. Role Purpose The Lead Data Scientist is responsible for leading the development and refinement of advanced statistical...

Job description Who We Are Founded in 1882, Tottenham Hotspur is an iconic English football club, playing in the Premier League and Women’s Super League. From North London to the world, our fanbase spans continents, cultures, and generations. Spurs is a club that’s always dared to push boundaries, breaking new ground and rewriting history. We offer world-class facilities: In 2019, we opened our state-of-the-art Stadium, a £1 billion landmark that’s the beating heart of North Tottenham’s transformation. More than just a football ground, it’s an engine of change — creating 4,000 jobs and injecting £300 million into the local economy every year. We’re at our brightest when we’re all together. Our Club, our teams, our community. There is only one Hotspur. Tottenham Hotspur.   The Role: We’re currently recruiting an Assistant Event Manager within our Event...

Cambridge United are hiring an U15 Academy Lead Coach... The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the Under 15s age group, driving the individual development of players and fostering a high-performance environment that challenges, supports and inspires them to succeed both on and off the pitch. Key Job Outcomes: To ensure the long-term individual development needs of the players are integrated into sessions To plan, do and review coaching sessions in the U1 5’s age group To upload sessions and fixtures are updated on the Kitman Labs To liaise closely with the Youth Development Phase Lead and other supporting staff To plan and deliver training sessions in line with EPPP criteria, club policy and which fulfils the criteria set out in the Academy coaching and playing philosophy To help assist in the monitoring of players in training and in match performances To undertake personal CPD as appropriate to meet the demands of the role...

Cambridge United are hiring a Youth Development Manager to oversee the strategic leadership, management, and delivery of the Club’s Youth Development Pathway… This includes oversight of the Regional Development and Elite Centres, the Female Emerging Talent Centre, and the Male and Female College Programmes. The post holder’s primary focus will be to ensure that all budgetary, recruitment, and participation targets are achieved, while delivering programmes that operate to the highest standards of professionalism, safeguarding, welfare, and player development. Key Job Outcomes Oversee and manage all full-time staff within the department, providing support for communication, operations, and programme delivery. Handle daily department operations, including organising and leading meetings, delegating tasks, and ensuring efficiency and high standards. Identify future staffing needs and aspirations for the department as necessary. Champion the...

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 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...

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: Up to £30,000 per annum 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 programme, we have...

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,...