15 leadership management jobs found in Stoke-on-Trent

Stoke City Football Club is seeking an innovative and driven individual to play a vital role in the ongoing evolution of our Academy. This position is designed for someone with a genuine passion for enhancing our Academy curriculum, refining our game model and advancing our player development philosophy. As the Lead Professional Development Phase Coach, you will be instrumental in leading and coordinating the Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT), ensuring that we adopt a holistic approach to player development. You will act as a coaching leader and mentor to our staff, fostering an environment of collaboration, continuous improvement and shared success. The ideal candidate will be committed to staying at the forefront of coaching and player development trends. You will be expected to integrate evidence based practices into our programmes, ensuring that our methodologies are grounded in the latest research and developments in the field. Main Responsibilities Leading all...

Our Story   Established in 2013, City Football Group is the world’s leading private owner and operator of football clubs, with a global network spanning thirteen teams. We exist to empower better lives through football on and off the pitch.    Our Winning Team  Manchester City Women is on an ambitious journey to become a leading force in global women’s football driven by performance, innovation and long-term sustainability.  As part of City Football Group, we combine world-class infrastructure, global insight and elite expertise to build a high-performance environment where talent can thrive. Recruitment and talent identification are central to this ambition, shaping the future of our First Team and Academy.    The Role  We are seeking a Head of Scouting & Recruitment to lead and evolve our end-to-end talent identification and recruitment strategy across Manchester City Women.  This is a senior leadership role with...

At Manchester United, we believe that excellence on the pitch starts with excellence off the pitch. Our team thrives in a high-performance environment, united by a shared passion for success. We aim to elevate the standard of performance through collaboration and continuous growth, creating a space where everyone can contribute their best to our common goals.     We work together at our iconic Manchester United offices, enabling connection and innovation as we look ahead to what we can achieve as a global football club. We are excited to bring in passionate people who share our vision and drive for success.          The Role:   The Head of Academy Physiotherapy will inspire and act as a role model for staff and academy players, with the aim of developing and delivering a world-class standard within elite academy football. They will demonstrate a passion for youth development, applying a holistic and multidisciplinary approach to...

Location:   Manchester, GB Opening Date:   10 Apr 2026 Full Time / Part Time:   Full Time Contract Type:   Permanent   Our Story    Established in 2013, City Football Group is the world’s leading private owner and operator of football clubs, with a global network spanning thirteen teams. We exist to empower better lives through football on and off the pitch.    Our Winning Team    Manchester City Women is on an ambitious journey to become a leading force in global women’s football driven by performance, innovation and long-term sustainability.    As part of City Football Group, we combine world-class infrastructure, global insight and elite expertise to build a high-performance...

Location:   Manchester, GB Opening Date:   9 Apr 2026 Full Time / Part Time:   Full Time Contract Type:   Permanent Our Story   Established in 2013, City Football Group is the world’s leading private owner and operator of football clubs, with a global network spanning thirteen teams. We exist to empower better lives through football on and off the pitch.   Our Winning Team   At CFG, our people are central to our success. We are committed to creating an inclusive, high-performing environment where individuals feel supported, valued and empowered to thrive.   Within our People Team, the Employee Relations team is central to shaping the employee experience bringing expertise, empathy and sound judgement to complex situations, while helping the organisation operate with confidence and...

Partnership Strategy Manager Department:  Commercial Location:  St Andrew’s @ Knighthead Park Reports to:  Head of Partnerships Hours:  37.5 hours per week Contract:  Permanent ​ Birmingham City Football Club is on the rise.  With an incredible history dating back to 1875, Birmingham City Football Club is part of an exciting period of accelerated growth and modernisation, and ​​ is ​ playing ​ it’s ​ part in ​ once-in-a-generation ​ opportunity ​ to support the transformation of England’s second city ​ as part of the  ​ Sports Quarter  project. ​​ With significant investment across our football, commercial, and community operations, we are rebuilding the Club for long-term success — on and off the pitch. ​​ The journey we’re on involves strengthening our structures, elevating our performance...

Department:  Football Division – Boys Academy Performance Psychology Team Hours of Work:  Full-Time, 35 hours per week (flexible working hours including evenings, weekends and matchdays) Contract Type:  Permanent Salary:  Attractive renumeration package dependent on experience Location:  Bodymoor Heath Training Ground Closing Date:  Sunday 19 April 2026 1.   The Department Our Boys Academy Department is proud to have achieved the prestigious Category One Academy status which reflects our commitment to delivering excellence across all areas of youth football including coaching, education, training, and facilities. We are dedicated to supporting and nurturing the next generation of elite footballers, as demonstrated in our memorable treble-winning 2024/25 season for our U18s as we topped the Under-18 Premier League Southern section table, the Under-18 Premier League national title and we lifted the prestigious FA...

Job Description Birmingham County FA is recruiting for 3 Independent Non-Executive Directors specialising in the following areas: • Finance • HR / Legal • EDI / Charity The successful candidate will provide independent oversight and strategic guidance, bringing objective judgment to Board discussions and ensuring decisions are made in the best interests of football across the county. They will support strong governance and accountability by constructively challenging the Senior Leadership and executive team, monitoring performance, and ensuring compliance with legal, regulatory, financial and FA Code of Governance and Safeguarding standards. They should also have an understanding of good governance principles, including board responsibilities, accountability, regulatory compliance and an awareness of organisational finance.

About the role We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Lead Physical Performance Coach to join the Liverpool FC Women’s First Team performance department. This is a primarily field-based, delivery-focused role responsible for the planning, delivery, and review of physical performance support across all training phases. Reporting to the Head of Performance, the successful candidate will work as a core member of the first team multidisciplinary team (MDT), designing and delivering individualised and team-based physical programmes that maximise player availability and enhance physical performance capabilities. They will work in close collaboration with an embedded Physical Performance Coach, with clear boundaries of responsibility between the two roles. The role carries a lead responsibility for sports science and physical performance within the first team environment, including oversight of monitoring systems, periodisation planning, and contribution to injury...

About the role Join our team at the AXA Training Centre and play a vital role in keeping our kitchens running smoothly and efficiently. We’re looking for someone with strong kitchen porter experience. You’ll ensure all catering goods are ordered, received, and distributed accurately and on time — while also supporting with travel packing and loading when needed.   Key Responsibilities Support the Head Chef and Front of House Manager in ensuring smooth back-of-house operations. Manage food, chemical, and cleaning stock levels using Procure Wizard, ensuring accurate ordering, storage, and rotation. Oversee food deliveries, storage, and stock control, maintaining full compliance with food safety standards. Lead, rota, and support the kitchen porter team to maintain high hygiene and cleanliness standards across all kitchen areas. Monitor food safety using Navitas systems, ensuring correct temperatures and traceability for all...

Job Description Let’s Play Football – Camp Manager Pay: £15.17 per hour Hours: 8:30–4:30pm OR 9:30–5:30pm (venue dependent) Travel Expenses: 30p per mile after the first 35 miles per day Car share uplift available Lead an exceptional football experience that inspires young players aged 5–16. Let’s Play Football is a 3 day and 5 day football skills and freestyle camp designed to give children the ultimate football experience. Developed in partnership with Freestyle Superstar Jamie Knight, the camp blends freestyle skills, coaching sessions, creative challenges, small sided games and our unique Skills Challenges. We’re looking for an organised, motivated and experienced Coaching Manager to take responsibility for the quality, safety and delivery of each camp, ensuring every child has a fun, engaging and rewarding experience—the Activate Way. ________________________________________ About Activate Camps Activate Camps...

About The Role Cheltenham Town F.C. is seeking an experienced and motivated individual to join our Academy as a  Foundation Phase Cell Lead Coach , working with players in the Under 9 – Under 12 age groups, including pre-academy. With Key Responsibilities for Under 11 - Under 12 Cell. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the technical, tactical and holistic development of players within the Foundation Phase, ensuring delivery of the Club’s coaching curriculum in line with our playing and coaching philosophy. Key responsibilities include: Planning and delivering high-quality training sessions aligned to individual learning plans (ILPs) Supporting the development of players across technical, physical, psychological and social areas Leading and supporting a team of coaches within the phase Delivering a varied and competitive games programme that maximises playing time...

Location:   Manchester, GB Opening Date:   10 Apr 2026 Full Time / Part Time:   Full Time Contract Type:   Permanent   Our Story   Established in 2013, City Football Group is the world’s leading private owner and operator of football clubs, with a global network spanning thirteen teams. We exist to empower better lives through football on and off the pitch.   Our Winning Team   Manchester City Women is on an exciting journey driven by ambition, performance and a commitment to excellence both on and off the pitch.   Behind the scenes, our Operations and Player Support team plays a vital role in keeping everything running smoothly, ensuring our people, players and leadership team are fully supported to perform at their best.   The Role   We’re looking...

At Manchester United, we believe that excellence on the pitch starts with excellence off the pitch. Our team thrives in a high-performance environment, united by a shared passion for success. We aim to elevate the standard of performance through collaboration and continuous growth, creating a space where everyone can contribute their best to our common goals.     We work together at our iconic Manchester United offices, enabling connection and innovation as we look ahead to what we can achieve as a global football club. We are excited to bring in passionate people who share our vision and drive for success. Responsibilities This role merges cloud engineering with traditional infrastructure support. The successful candidate will lead the development, deployment, and operational management of both Azure-based and on-premise environments, ensuring high availability, security, and performance across all IT systems. The role includes critical match day support and...