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Laundry Assistant

Apply by: 27 October 2026

Brighton & Hove Albion FC

Laundry Assistant

Role: Laundry Assistant

Hours: 40 hours per week, which will include evenings and weekends

Location: American Express Elite Football Performance Centre, Lancing

Contract Type: Permanent

Deadline Day: 27 October 2026

Interview Dates: W/C 9th November 2026

About Brighton & Hove Albion FC

We compete at the highest levels of football on a global stage while embracing our Sussex community spirit. At the heart of everything we do is our commitment to high performance, professional excellence, and making a positive impact. We are proud to have placed in the Sunday Times Best Place to Work 2026.

Be the Driving Force Behind the Squad

Every winning match, seamless training session, and iconic goal starts long before the whistle blows. It starts behind the scenes, ensuring our players step onto the pitch feeling sharp, professional and ready to perform. We are looking for a dedicated and highly organised Laundry Assistant to become a crucial part of our backroom staff. In this fast-paced role, you will be the heartbeat of the kit and laundry room, directly supporting both our Men’s and Women’s squads.

What we are looking for

You will be a natural organiser and have an exceptional eye for detail - a misplaced sock or a mixed-up squad number doesn't get past you. You understand that your work directly impacts team morale and performance. You are always willing to roll up your sleeves and help out the wider department.

Our values are essential to our success

Our values serve as guiding principles for how we connect with one another, our fans, partners and sponsors. As a club, we embody these values in everything we do:

Treat People Well
Exceed Expectations
Aim High. Never Give Up
Act with Integrity
Make it Special
Be Fan Focused

How we say thank you

In appreciation for your hard work and dedication, we are pleased to offer you a range of additional benefits, including but not limited to:

Complimentary breakfast and lunch at both sites
23 days holiday rising with length of service (pro rata for part time staff)
Rewards platform, which includes access to 900+ retailers, a wellbeing centre and more!
Enhanced family policies
Access to a gym and padel court at our training ground
Priority access to match tickets and access to free WSL tickets for 2026/27 season
In-house training programme and CPD opportunities
Exclusive discounts and benefits from our partners and local businesses

Our commitment to EDI

We take pride in being an equal opportunity workplace that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Our core values foster a strong ethical culture, enabling us to meet the needs of our diverse audience, both on and off the pitch. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage or civil partnership. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application, please contact teamtalent@brightonandhovealbion.com

Safeguarding is part of everything we do

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. We expect all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment.

This position is UK-based and requires proof of the right to live and work in the UK. All job offers are conditional upon background checks, including a full 3-year reference history, DBS checks, and verification of your eligibility to work. Please note, we do not sponsor applicants without the right to work in the UK.

Apply by: 27 October 2026

Brighton & Hove Albion FC

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Psychologist (Talent Management and Transitions)

Apply by: 28 October 2026

Newcastle United FC

Psychologist (Talent Management and Transitions)

Location: The Knox, Newcastle upon Tyne

Discipline: Medical and sports science

Job type: Permanent

Closing date: 28 October 2026

Be part of something bigger. Raise standards every day — where detail, data and discipline collide.

We are the heartbeat of the city, a club with bold ambitions on a global stage and deep roots in our community. If you’re driven to raise the bar, make an impact and play your part in a high-performance environment, you’ll find the platform, the people and the pride to do your best work here.

We work as One Club, with excellence, integrity, accountability and relentless ambition at the heart of everything we do.

We’re looking for a passionate and knowledgeable football professional to help us nurture talent and support performance on and off the pitch. This role plays an important part in delivering high standards, supporting player development, and helping us create the best possible environment for success across the Club.

About the role

We are building an environment where talented players can thrive, develop and successfully navigate the critical transitions that shape elite careers. You will play a key role in supporting high-potential players through important stages of their development journey.

What you’ll do

Working within our Psychology Department, you will lead psychologically informed approaches to talent management and player transitions, ensuring players receive exceptional support during some of the most significant moments of their careers. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, coaches, recruitment staff and external clubs to create seamless player experiences that drive positive outcomes both on and off the pitch.

Key responsibilities include:

Leading psychology practice relating to talent management and player transitions.
Supporting high-potential players preparing for key career transitions.
Developing and implementing effective communication and handover processes with clubs.
Monitoring player integration, performance and wellbeing across transition environments.
Supporting recruitment through psychological and behavioural assessment processes.
Developing psychological resources to enhance player development and wellbeing.
Collaborating with internal and external experts to ensure evidence-based practice.
Contributing to wider psychology and wellbeing projects across the Club.

What you’ll bring

Undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications in Psychology, Sports Psychology or a related discipline.
Accreditation with the British Psychological Society (BPS) or British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES).
HCPC registration.
Experience delivering psychology programmes within elite or professional sporting environments.
Experience developing and implementing psychological assessment processes.
Strong understanding of athlete performance, wellbeing and development.
Experience translating evidence-based research into practical interventions.
Excellent relationship-building skills and the ability to work across diverse and multicultural environments.
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including working with senior stakeholders.
Strong IT skills and confidence using data and performance information to inform practice.

The team

We are not just another psychology team. Our approach is holistic where we cultivate resilience, emotional agility and nurture a culture of growth, where individuals not only perform at their peak, but also navigate the mental demands that accompany elite football.

Join us and be part of a team that empowers individuals to reach their full potential. This is your chance to work in a team where psychology and well-being is not just valued but celebrated.

United As One

We’re committed to building an inclusive, high-performance culture where everyone feels safe, respected and able to thrive. Equality, diversity and inclusion are central to who we are, and we believe the diversity of our people is one of our greatest strengths.

We work as One Club, reflecting the communities we serve, acting with integrity, and creating an environment where everyone can be their authentic self and achieve their full potential.

Safeguarding

We’re committed to creating an environment where everyone is safe, heard, valued and able to thrive. Safeguarding and welfare are central to the way we work, and we expect everyone to play their part in doing the right thing and upholding the highest standards of care.

How to apply

To access the full job description for this role please click here.

For further information on this role and about the club please visit our careers page.

Please apply as soon as possible as this vacancy may close early should we receive a high volume of suitable candidates.

This position is UK based and requires proof of the right to live and work in the UK.

All job offers are conditional upon background checks, including reference history, DBS checks, and verification of your eligibility to work.

Please note, we do not sponsor applicants without the right to work in the UK.

Apply by: 28 October 2026

Newcastle United FC

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HR Programme Manager - Casual Workforce Transformation

Apply by: 28 October 2026

The Football Association

HR Programme Manager - Casual Workforce Transformation

Division: Human Resources

Location: Wembley Stadium / National Football Centre, St. George's Park

Vacancy Type: Fixed Term Contract, Full-time

Closing Date: 28 October 2026

Programme Manager – Casual Workforce Transformation

12 Month Fixed Term Contract

The Football Association is embarking on one of the most significant casual workforce transformation programmes in its recent history.

Forthcoming Employment Rights Act reforms will change the way organisations engage and manage casual workers. With almost 3,000 casual workers supporting everything from Wembley Stadium events and England teams to grassroots football and FA Learning, we need a strategic and commercially minded Programme Manager to lead this critical piece of work.

This is an opportunity to influence organisation-wide workforce strategy, helping us design a future operating model that balances flexibility, compliance, colleague experience and commercial sustainability.

Working closely with senior leaders across HR, Legal, Finance, Technology and operational teams, you will lead a complex transformation programme that will shape how The FA engages, deploys and supports its casual workforce for years to come.

What will you be doing?

Leading a strategic programme to assess the impact of Employment Rights Act reforms on The FA's casual workforce model.
Reviewing current workforce arrangements, contractual frameworks, policies, processes and technology solutions.
Developing future workforce model options and recommendations that balance legal compliance, operational effectiveness and colleague experience.
Building business cases and implementation plans to support organisation-wide decision making.
Leading senior stakeholder engagement, consultation and change activity across multiple business areas, working in close partnership with HR Business Partners to ensure a coordinated and consistent approach.
Identifying and managing programme risks, dependencies and legislative developments.
Reviewing workforce technologies and future system requirements to support compliance, workforce planning and reporting.
Developing the frameworks, guidance and governance required to support future ways of working.
Supporting leaders and managers through significant operational and cultural change, partnering with HR Business Partners to plan, implement and embed change effectively.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for an HR programme leader who thrives in complex, ambiguous environments and can take a broad business challenge through to practical implementation.

You'll bring:

Experience leading large-scale workforce, people or organisational transformation programmes.
Strong knowledge of UK employment legislation and its application within operational environments.
The ability to navigate complexity, balancing legal, commercial and people considerations.
Exceptional stakeholder management skills, with experience influencing senior leaders and cross-functional teams.
Strong programme governance, planning and delivery capability.
Experience building compelling business cases and turning strategy into action.
A collaborative and pragmatic approach, with the credibility to challenge and influence at all levels.
Experience of contingent, casual, flexible or large-scale workforce models would be advantageous, as would knowledge of upcoming Employment Rights Act reforms and IR35 considerations.

Why join us?

This is a rare opportunity to lead a high-profile transformation programme at the heart of English football.

You'll work across one of the UK's most recognised sporting organisations, partnering with senior leaders to solve complex workforce challenges while helping shape a modern, sustainable and compliant workforce model for the future.

What's in it for you?

We are committed to ensuring everyone can flourish in their roles. To achieve this, we have unique office spaces under the arch of the iconic Wembley National Stadium, which is the home of English Football. We are also delighted to offer a world-class, Elite Performance Centre, St. George's Park in Staffordshire, which is an exceptional setting to develop and inspire high-performing England teams and leaders.

We pride ourselves on offering a competitive salary as well as great opportunities to develop and grow in your role. But that is not all; we also have a range of exciting benefits, some of which can be found below:

Access to event day tickets at Wembley Stadium, alongside a host of regular internal events throughout the season, encourages you to connect and learn with your colleagues and look after your mental health and well-being.
Free, nutritious lunches at Wembley Stadium and St. George's Park.
Private medical cover funded by The FA.
A contributory pension scheme.
An additional 'Thank You' day's leave, volunteering days, as well as 25 days of annual leave (based on a full-time, permanent contract)

A hybrid working model which offers greater flexibility.

For more information on what it is like to work at The FA, please visit our FA Careers page, https://www.thefa.com/about-football-association/careers

Currently, we are working within a hybrid working model whereby the expectation is to work from your contractual location for part of the week, and as and when required by the team. The remaining days can be worked remotely. We will continue to monitor this model, and it may be adjusted in future if deemed necessary. The contractual location of this role can be found on the FA Careers page.

We are a diverse workplace, aspiring to represent football across the country. The Football Association actively promotes inclusion and diversity, encouraging you to be the best version of yourself at work.

We welcome applications from everyone and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. If you have any particular requirements in respect of the recruitment or interview process, please mention this during your application.

As part of the FA's commitment to ensuring a safe environment for everyone in football, every employee will be required to complete a DBS check. The level of the check required will be based on the activity of the specific job role and in line with legislation and government guidance.

Apply by: 28 October 2026

The Football Association

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PA – Director of Professional Game Relations & General Counsel - 12 month FTC

Apply by: 30 October 2026

The Football Association

PA – Director of Professional Game Relations & General Counsel - 12 month FTC

Division: Football Operations

Location: Wembley Stadium

Vacancy Type: Fixed Term Contract, Full-time

Closing Date: 30 October 2026

As PA to the Director of Professional Game Relations and General Counsel, you'll play a trusted and highly visible role, supporting senior leaders, coordinating complex activities and engaging with influential stakeholders across the game. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy being the person who helps teams and leaders perform at their very best, we'd love to hear from you.

This role is a 12 month fixed term maternity cover contract, and we require someone to be able to start early December 2026.
We operate within a hybrid working policy, whereby it is expected that team members be in office two days a week (Tuesdays and Wednesdays), and the remaining can be worked remotely. Flexibility on office days may be required from time to time.

What will you be doing?

Provide high-level administrative support to the Director of Professional Game Relations and General Counsel. Acting as a central coordination point for departmental activities and administrative operations.
Act as a trusted point of support to the Directors and their direct reports, providing sound judgement, perspective and proactive support, while serving as a central coordination point across Professional Game Relations, Legal & Governance and Football Operations to facilitate effective decision-making, collaboration and delivery of departmental priorities.
Managing complex and frequently changing priorities across two directors' portfolios, ensuring competing demands are balanced effectively.
Monitor and track actions arising from emails, meetings and committee or Board meetings ensure completion and accountability.
Diary management, travel and hotel bookings, expenses, coordination of meeting papers and agendas, and full operational support.
Provide business support to the Leadership Heads of Departments across Legal & Governance and Football Operation Divisions.
Provide full secretariat support to the Football Regulatory Authority, Professional Game Board and other committees as required, including meeting planning, agenda compilation, paper distribution, minute taking, action tracking and maintenance of governance records.
Build and maintain effective working relationships with clubs, leagues, professional game stakeholders and senior internal colleagues as well as being able to communicate on behalf of the director(s), with their counterparts and other Support Executives within the game.
Co-lead the planning and delivery of the annual Professional Game stakeholder conference, managing project timelines, delegate communications, registrations, venue and supplier relationships, programme coordination, budget administration and event execution.
Manage the budgets accordingly with raising Purchase Order Requisitions.
Executes additional tasks as required to meet the FA's changing priorities.
Comply with all company policies and procedures to ensure that the highest standards of health, safety, and well-being can be maintained.
As part of the FA's commitment to ensuring a safe environment for everyone in football, every employee will be required to complete a DBS check. The level of the check required will be based on the activity of the specific job role and in line with legislation and government guidance.

What are we looking for?

Essential:

Substantial experience in a PA/EA role at director level.
Proven ability to manage multiple senior stakeholders and their competing priorities simultaneously.
Evidence of high-level diary and scheduling management
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in all areas of work
Being able to exercise sound judgement and handle highly sensitive and confidential information with high levels of discretion; previous experience working with confidential information.
Excellent organisational & time management skills
To be able to communicate to a high level with internal & external stakeholders at all levels
Team/events co-ordination
Experience of taking accurate minutes at committee meetings and producing clear, timely and finalised meeting minutes
Experience of Microsoft Suite, including Teams.
Experience of Adobe Acrobat.
Experience of using board and committee portal systems to compile, manage and publish agenda packs and meeting papers.
Ability to use own judgement, resourcefulness, and initiative.
Ability to work as part of an integrated multi-skilled team.
Excellent verbal communication and written skills
Excellent team working skills

Beneficial to have:

Good knowledge and understanding of Men's and Women's football pyramid in both the Professional and Semi-Professional game.
Knowledge of the wider football stakeholder landscape.
Understanding of corporate governance principles and committee administration
Understanding of regulatory and disciplinary processes within football.
Experience working within a legal, governance or regulated environment.

What's in it for you?

We are committed to ensuring everyone can flourish in their roles. To achieve this, we have unique office spaces under the arch of the iconic Wembley National Stadium, which is the home of English Football. We are also delighted to offer a world-class, Elite Performance Centre, St. George's Park in Staffordshire, which is an exceptional setting to develop and inspire high-performing England teams and leaders.

We pride ourselves on offering a competitive salary as well as great opportunities to develop and grow in your role. But that is not all; we also have a range of exciting benefits, some of which can be found below:

Access to event day tickets at Wembley Stadium, alongside a host of regular internal events throughout the season, encourages you to connect and learn with your colleagues and look after your mental health and well-being.
Free, nutritious lunches at Wembley Stadium and St. George's Park.
Private medical cover funded by The FA.
A contributory pension scheme.
An additional 'Thank You' day's leave, volunteering days, as well as 25 days of annual leave (based on a full-time, permanent contract)

A hybrid working model which offers greater flexibility.

For more information on what it is like to work at The FA, please visit our FA Careers page, https://www.thefa.com/about-football-association/careers

Currently, we are working within a hybrid working model whereby the expectation is to work from your contractual location for part of the week, and as and when required by the team. The remaining days can be worked remotely. We will continue to monitor this model, and it may be adjusted in future if deemed necessary. The contractual location of this role can be found on the FA Careers page.

We are a diverse workplace, aspiring to represent football across the country. The Football Association actively promotes inclusion and diversity, encouraging you to be the best version of yourself at work.

We welcome applications from everyone and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. If you have any particular requirements in respect of the recruitment or interview process, please mention this during your application.

As part of the FA's commitment to ensuring a safe environment for everyone in football, every employee will be required to complete a DBS check. The level of the check required will be based on the activity of the specific job role and in line with legislation and government guidance.

Apply by: 30 October 2026

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PDP Operations and Player Care Officer

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Wolves

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UEFA Pro Diploma Lead Coach Developer

Apply by: 1 November 2026

The Football Association

UEFA Pro Diploma Lead Coach Developer

Division: FA Learning

Location: National Football Centre, St George's Park

Vacancy Type: Full-time, Permanent

Closing Date: 1 November 2026

Shape the future of elite coaching in English football!

The FA are excited to be searching for a UEFA Pro Diploma Lead Coach Developer, who will be responsible for the leadership, delivery and continuous evolution of The FA's most advanced coaching qualification, preparing coaches for the demands of leading at the highest levels of the game. The role will be responsible for creating a challenging, relevant and highly personalised learning experience that recognises and values the diversity of coaches, their experiences and the environments in which they operate, developing the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to thrive as a coach and leader within modern high-performance environments across the men's and women's game. Working collaboratively across FA Learning, the Technical Directorate and the professional game, the role will ensure the UEFA Pro Diploma maintains the highest standards of quality, relevance and impact, remains responsive to the evolving demands of elite football, and makes a significant contribution to the development of outstanding English coaches.

What will you be doing?

Lead the delivery and continuous evolution of The FA's UEFA Pro Diploma, ensuring it remains relevant, innovative and responsive to the changing demands of coaching and leading at the highest levels of the men's, women's and para game.
Create an outstanding and highly personalised learning experience, providing the appropriate levels of challenge and support to meet individual development needs and enable coaches to apply their learning within their own performance environments.
Build and lead a high-quality UEFA Pro Diploma delivery team, working with relevant colleagues to identify, develop and provide opportunities for a diverse pipeline of coach developers, while bringing together leading technical experts and industry practitioners with the expertise, experience and credibility to enhance the programme.
Lead the provision of in-situ development and support for UEFA Pro Diploma coaches, connecting programme learning to each coach's role, context and individual development needs.
Work collaboratively with the Senior Leads for Men's and Women's Coach Development, and colleagues across FA Learning and the Technical Directorate, ensuring the UEFA Pro
Diploma reflects the evolving needs and contexts of the men's, women's and para game and is aligned to the wider coaching pathway, technical priorities and The FA's strategic ambitions for elite coaching.
Build and maintain strong relationships across the professional game, ensuring the programme is informed by current and emerging practice and provides coaches with access to relevant expertise, experiences and high-performance environments.
Collaborate closely with The FA Elite Coach Developer to support the monitoring and tracking of elite English coaches, ensuring appropriate insight and connectivity between the
UEFA Pro Diploma and the wider approach to elite coach development.
Evaluate the quality, relevance and impact of the UEFA Pro Diploma, using learner insight, stakeholder feedback, assessment outcomes and wider evidence to drive continuous improvement while ensuring the programme meets UEFA requirements and FA qualification standards.
Lead the effective planning and management of the UEFA Pro Diploma, including programme planning, resources and budget, ensuring effective use of investment and contributing to the wider strategic priorities of FA Learning and the Technical Directorate.
Executes additional tasks as required to meet the FA's changing priorities.
Comply with all company policies and procedures to ensure that the highest standards of health, safety, and well-being can be maintained.
As part of the FA's commitment to ensuring a safe environment for everyone in football, every employee will be required to complete a DBS check. The level of the check required will be based on the activity of the specific job role and in line with legislation and government guidance.

What are we looking for?

Essential:

Hold the UEFA Pro Licence.
Significant experience of coach development within professional or elite football, with a strong understanding of the demands placed on coaches and leaders operating in high-performance environments across the men's and women's game.
Significant experience of coaching, managing or supporting coaches within the professional men's or women's game.
Demonstrable experience of designing, delivering or leading high-quality coach development and learning experiences for experienced coaches.
Strong knowledge and understanding of modern coaching practice, elite football and the evolving demands of the professional game.
Highly developed coach development skills, with the ability to challenge, support and develop experienced coaches through individual, group and in-situ learning.
Proven ability to build credibility and strong relationships with senior coaches, managers, technical leaders and other stakeholders across professional football.
Ability to lead and coordinate a diverse delivery team, effectively utilising coach developers, subject matter experts and industry practitioners to create high-quality learning experiences.
Strong understanding of adult learning and coach development principles, with the ability to translate these into relevant and highly personalised learning.
Excellent communication, influencing and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to operate effectively with senior stakeholders and within complex performance environments.
Strong organisational and programme leadership skills, with experience of planning, managing resources and delivering complex programmes to a consistently high standard.
Excellent IT skills

Beneficial to have:

Experience of working across, or strong knowledge of, different contexts within the men's, women's and/or para game.
Experience of leading or delivering UEFA coaching qualifications or comparable advanced professional development programmes.
Experience of providing in-situ coach development within professional club or national-team environments.
Knowledge and experience of assessment, quality assurance and qualification standards within coach education.
Established networks and relationships across English and/or international professional football.
Evidence of continued professional development and engagement with emerging practice, research and innovation in elite coaching and coach development.

Important information to all candidates

The advert will remain live until midnight on Sunday, 1 November. The assessment day will take place in person at St George's Park, Burton-upon-Trent on Wednesday, 11th November.

What's in it for you?

We are committed to ensuring everyone can flourish in their roles. To achieve this, we have unique office spaces under the arch of the iconic Wembley National Stadium, which is the home of English Football. We are also delighted to offer a world-class, Elite Performance Centre, St. George's Park in Staffordshire, which is an exceptional setting to develop and inspire high-performing England teams and leaders.

We pride ourselves on offering a competitive salary as well as great opportunities to develop and grow in your role. But that is not all; we also have a range of exciting benefits, some of which can be found below:

Access to event day tickets at Wembley Stadium, alongside a host of regular internal events throughout the season, encourages you to connect and learn with your colleagues and look after your mental health and well-being.
Free, nutritious lunches at Wembley Stadium and St. George's Park.
Private medical cover funded by The FA.
A contributory pension scheme.
An additional 'Thank You' day's leave, volunteering days, as well as 25 days of annual leave (based on a full-time, permanent contract)

A hybrid working model which offers greater flexibility.

For more information on what it is like to work at The FA, please visit our FA Careers page, https://www.thefa.com/about-football-association/careers

Currently, we are working within a hybrid working model whereby the expectation is to work from your contractual location for part of the week, and as and when required by the team. The remaining days can be worked remotely. We will continue to monitor this model, and it may be adjusted in future if deemed necessary. The contractual location of this role can be found on the FA Careers page.

We are a diverse workplace, aspiring to represent football across the country. The Football Association actively promotes inclusion and diversity, encouraging you to be the best version of yourself at work.

We welcome applications from everyone and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. If you have any particular requirements in respect of the recruitment or interview process, please mention this during your application.

As part of the FA's commitment to ensuring a safe environment for everyone in football, every employee will be required to complete a DBS check. The level of the check required will be based on the activity of the specific job role and in line with legislation and government guidance.

Apply by: 1 November 2026

The Football Association

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Men's Technical Director

Apply by: 1 November 2026

The Football Association

Men's Technical Director

Division: Men's Technical

Location: National Football Centre, St George's Park

Vacancy Type: Full-time, Permanent

Closing Date: 1 November 2026

Following the appointment of John McDermott as Men's Sporting Director, The FA are excited to be searching for a Men's Technical Director. This pivotal role will be responsible for shaping and delivering a world-class development pathway for the Men's Development Teams below U21 level, ensuring excellence in coaching, player development and support services.

Leading the Men's Technical Division, the successful candidate will ensure a clear and effective development pathway for emerging talent, working collaboratively with the Men's Sporting Director to ensure principles are aligned and embedded throughout the pathway and players are well prepared for future progression.

Interested candidates should contact Excel Search & Advisory directly via TheFA@excelsm.com. Please do not contact The FA directly as it may delay consideration.

What will you be doing?

Oversee the development and performance of men's development teams below U21 level, ensuring they support the long-term success of the England pathway.
Ensure that the Men's Technical Division is aligned behind one plan, underpinned by a strong and healthy culture that leads to the achievement of superior results.
Lead and deliver the 24-28 strategy for the Men's Technical Division and write and deliver subsequent strategies.
Oversee the development and performance of the national coaches and national teams in the men's game to ensure they are ready to win at every opportunity and feed the pathway with the next generation of talented players.
Support the development of national youth teams, ensuring that the best young talent is identified, nurtured, and integrated into national team programs.
Develop and implement frameworks for talent identification and recruitment, with a focus on both performance and potential to include performance analysis, data, scouting within a systematic process with a focus on both performance and potential.
Drive innovation and excellence in coaching, player development, and talent identification to elevate standards.
Collaborate with the Men's Sporting Director to ensure development strategies support player progression through the pathway.
Work closely with the Men's Sporting Director to ensure Senior and U21 tournaments and games are supported by staff to the highest level.
Work with the Director of FA Learning and Head of Coach Development ensuring that the direction and products delivered by Coach Education meet the needs of the men's professional game. Offer support and guidance to key roles such as Elite Coach Developer.
Work closely with representatives from the Premier League and the Football League to support the Elite Player Performance Plan (EPPP), leading The FA input and evolving the EPPP to support FA objectives.
Build impactful and constructive relationships with all stakeholders in the best interest of the National Game and support the Chief Football Officer in stakeholder meetings where technical expertise is required. Specifically represent the FA at meetings where the Technical Director is required.
Oversee the delivery of the men's tournament and fixture schedule.
Work with other Directors to strengthen St George's Park culture and reputation as an outstanding home for England Teams and Coach Education. Ensure the site supports our performance ambitions for England teams.
Behave as a role model for The FA values and ensure that culture and behaviour at St George's Park can stand up to the highest standards of scrutiny.
Support the Sporting Director on technical matters where required.
Undertake any other such tasks that may be reasonably determined by the Chief Football Officer to be within the scope of the role.

What are we looking for?

Essential:

A proven track record of leading high performing teams and developing a healthy and inclusive culture - can role model FA values.
Can evidence coaching and/or technical leadership within an elite player development environment.
Experience of working within the English professional game.
Operates successfully in a matrix organisation where managing and influencing internal stakeholders is paramount.
Capable of building strong relationships with a complex range of stakeholders.

Beneficial to have:

FA Licenced Tutor/experience of coaching coaches
Experienced with the media.

Important information to all candidates

The advert will remain live until midnight on Sunday, 1st November. The assessment day will take place in person on 23rd November 2026.

What's in it for you?

We are committed to ensuring everyone can flourish in their roles. To achieve this, we have unique office spaces under the arch of the iconic Wembley National Stadium, which is the home of English Football. We are also delighted to offer a world-class, Elite Performance Centre, St. George's Park in Staffordshire, which is an exceptional setting to develop and inspire high-performing England teams and leaders.

We pride ourselves on offering a competitive salary as well as great opportunities to develop and grow in your role. But that is not all; we also have a range of exciting benefits, some of which can be found below:

Access to event day tickets at Wembley Stadium, alongside a host of regular internal events throughout the season, encourages you to connect and learn with your colleagues and look after your mental health and well-being.
Free, nutritious lunches at Wembley Stadium and St. George's Park.
Private medical cover funded by The FA.
A contributory pension scheme.
An additional 'Thank You' day's leave, volunteering days, as well as 25 days of annual leave (based on a full-time, permanent contract)

A hybrid working model which offers greater flexibility.

For more information on what it is like to work at The FA, please visit our FA Careers page, https://www.thefa.com/about-football-association/careers

Currently, we are working within a hybrid working model whereby the expectation is to work from your contractual location for part of the week, and as and when required by the team. The remaining days can be worked remotely. We will continue to monitor this model, and it may be adjusted in future if deemed necessary. The contractual location of this role can be found on the FA Careers page.

We are a diverse workplace, aspiring to represent football across the country. The Football Association actively promotes inclusion and diversity, encouraging you to be the best version of yourself at work.

We welcome applications from everyone and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. If you have any particular requirements in respect of the recruitment or interview process, please mention this during your application.

As part of the FA's commitment to ensuring a safe environment for everyone in football, every employee will be required to complete a DBS check. The level of the check required will be based on the activity of the specific job role and in line with legislation and government guidance.

Apply by: 1 November 2026

The Football Association

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Disability Access Officer

Apply by: 1 November 2026

Aston Villa FC

Disability Access Officer

Department: Ticketing Team

Hours of Work: 35 hours per week (including ability to work flexibly including Men’s First Team home and away matchdays, Women’s matchdays and other events as required)

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: Up to £40,000 per annum depending on experience

Location: Bodymoor Heath Training Ground / Villa Park

Closing Date: Sunday 1 November 2026

The Department

Our Ticketing Team is at the heart of the supporter experience managing the full journey of ticket sales and delivery for all our Men’s, Women’s and youth fixtures. Beyond matchdays, we oversee bookings for away travel, soccer schools, and stadium tours—helping our supporters connect with the club in unforgettable ways and playing a pivotal part in driving our revenue and attendance. The Team act as the frontline and shape our supporters experience – ensuring that every supporter’s journey – from buying a ticket to arriving at Villa Park – is smooth, welcoming, inclusive and memorable.

The Role

We have an amazing opportunity for a Disability Access Officer to take the leading role in ensuring that our Club is accessible to everyone – meaning they experience the Club safely, confidently and without barriers – promoting genuine support, inclusion and accessibility.

A key part of this role will be your involvement in wider Club projects and initiatives – advising on the design of accessible and services, both now and in the future. You will also represent the Club and build strong relationships with our external organisations and stakeholders - including leading the Club’s Accessibility Network group in conjunction with our Fan Advisory Board and attending our Aston Villa Disabled Supporters Association (AVDSA) meetings – working together to enhance our accessibility across the Club.

You will attend both matchdays and events at Villa Park to provide real time support and oversee our accessibility services for disabled supporters – co-ordinating with other internal Club teams to make sure the right arrangements are in place.

For further information about the Role, please see the Role Profile

The Person

You will need to have a clear passion and commitment for promoting diversity, equality and inclusion in a proactive way. You will have proven experience in a disability access role, ideally within sports or public-facing environments. You will have a comprehensive understanding of disability legislation and best practices.

The role requires excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to engage effectively and build relationships with internal teams, disabled supporter groups, and external stakeholders. You should be able to convey complex accessibility information clearly and ensure staff and supporters are well-informed.

You will need to have a proactive approach with the ability to anticipate and identify potential challenges related to accessibility and work collaboratively to find practical, effective solutions. You will need to be organised, with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously whilst prioritising appropriately.

You will be required to work flexibly, including Men’s First Team home matchdays, Women’s First Team matchdays (as required) and any events such as the Fan Advisory Board. You may also be required to travel to away matches as and when required. You will also need have a driving licence with access to your own vehicle so you are able to travel between our Club sites and any other sites as needed.

Why Join Us?

There has never been a better time to join Aston Villa Football Club. Our drive to succeed is visible on the global stage, we are building a family ethos and culture to be proud of, and realising our ambitious plans for the expansion and improvement of our world-class facilities. If you are already excited by this challenge and want to play your part in our historic Club, then you'll be pleased to hear about our amazing staff benefits you'll receive whilst working for us! See our Staff Benefits booklet to find out more.

As part of your application, you will be asked to:

1) Upload your CV

2) Answer the following question:

a) Please outline your key skills, qualities and experience which make you the ideal candidate for this role (400 words maximum)

Right to Close Vacancy Posting Early

The Club reserves the right to close any advertised vacancies earlier than the advertised closing date if sufficient applications have been received.

Equality Statement

Aston Villa Football Club celebrates the diversity of its Club and embrace equal opportunities for all.

We welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, race, disability, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, sex and religion or belief.

Safeguarding Statement

Aston Villa Football Club is fully committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk across our Club. As such, we adhere to Safer Recruitment processes and for some roles a satisfactory enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure & Barring Service may be required prior to starting in a role at the Club. For more information, please see Aston Villa Football Club | The official club website | AVFC - Safeguarding

Apply by: 1 November 2026

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Mental Health & Football Lead Coach

Apply by: 2 November 2026

Brighton & Hove Albion FC

Mental Health & Football Lead Coach

Role: Mental Wellbeing & Football Lead Coach

Salary: £26,000 - £28,000 per annum

Hours: 35 hours per week (which will include evening working)

Location: 136 Freshfield Road offices, Brighton

Contract Type: Fixed term until 31st August 2027

Deadline Day: 2 November 2026

About Brighton & Hove Albion FC

We compete at the highest levels of football on a global stage while embracing our Sussex community spirit. At the heart of everything we do is our commitment to high performance, professional excellence, and making a positive impact. We are proud to have placed in the Sunday Times Best Place to Work 2026.

Do you believe in the power of sport to change lives?

We are looking for a passionate and empathetic coach to join the BHAFC Foundation. In this unique role, you will use football as a tool to engage the community, deliver positive mental health messaging, and provide a safe space for participants to build their self-esteem. You’ll deliver inclusive sessions, integrating mental health, provide critical support and drive continuous improvement.

If you are an excellent coach who cares deeply about community wellbeing and mental health, we want you on our team.

Ready to make an impact?

You are more than just a football coach. You are a community builder who understands how to adapt your coaching style to meet diverse needs. You are comfortable talking about mental health, committed to continuous learning, and ready to collaborate with a dedicated team to elevate our wellbeing programmes. We particularly welcome applications from female coaches, though we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

To find out more about this role, please click through to the job description

Our values are essential to our success

Our values serve as guiding principles for how we connect with one another, our fans, partners and sponsors. As a club, we embody these values in everything we do:

Treat People Well
Exceed Expectations
Aim High. Never Give Up
Act with Integrity
Make it Special
Be Fan Focused

How we say thank you

In appreciation for your hard work and dedication, we are pleased to offer you a range of additional benefits, including but not limited to:

Complimentary breakfast and lunch at both sites
23 days holiday rising with length of service (pro rata for part time staff)
Rewards platform, which includes access to 900+ retailers, a wellbeing centre and more!
Enhanced family policies
Access to a gym and padel court at our training ground
Priority access to match tickets and access to free WSL tickets for 2026/27 season
In-house training programme and CPD opportunities
Exclusive discounts and benefits from our partners and local businesses

Our commitment to EDI

We take pride in being an equal opportunity workplace that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Our core values foster a strong ethical culture, enabling us to meet the needs of our diverse audience, both on and off the pitch. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage or civil partnership. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application, please contact teamtalent@brightonandhovealbion.com

Safeguarding is part of everything we do

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. We expect all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment.

This position is UK-based and requires proof of the right to live and work in the UK. All job offers are conditional upon background checks, including a full 3-year reference history, DBS checks, and verification of your eligibility to work. Please note, we do not sponsor applicants without the right to work in the UK.

Apply by: 2 November 2026

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Scouting Analyst (Africa)

Apply by: 2 November 2026

Newcastle United FC

Scouting Analyst (Africa)

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne

Discipline: Football Operations

Job type: Permanent

Closing date: 2 November 2026

Be part of something bigger. Turn insight into an edge across recruitment.

We are the heartbeat of the city, a club with bold ambitions on a global stage and deep roots in our community. If you’re driven to raise the bar, make an impact and play your part in a high-performance environment, you’ll find the platform, the people and the pride to do your best work here.

We work as One Club, with excellence, integrity, accountability and relentless ambition at the heart of everything we do.

We’re looking for a passionate and knowledgeable football professional to help us nurture talent and support performance on and off the pitch. This role plays an important part in delivering high standards, supporting player development, and helping us create the best possible environment for success across the Club.

About the role

This is an opportunity to turn video analysis, scouting intelligence, market knowledge and data into clear, evidence-based recommendations. Your work will support recruitment decisions and help shape the Club’s pipeline of priority targets for future transfer activity.

What you’ll do

Working within the Club’s recruitment framework and methodology, you will:

* Scout and analyse prospective players across multiple levels of African football, primarily through video.

* Proactively identify players who could meet Newcastle United’s recruitment strategy, playing philosophy and squad requirements.

* Produce concise, evidence-based player reports, recommendations and presentations.

* Assess players’ current ability, potential and future development trajectory.

* Research African football markets, competitions, academies and player pathways.

* Use scouting intelligence and available data to place emerging talent into the department’s recruitment workflow quickly.

* Create and store video clips and telestrated presentations that demonstrate relevant player traits.

* Upload reports and presentations to the Club’s designated digital platforms.

* Conduct detailed evaluations of priority targets ahead of transfer windows.

* Attend occasional live matches and travel domestically or internationally when required.

What you’ll bring

* An undergraduate degree in sport, performance analysis, sports science or a related discipline.

* Strong football knowledge, including player profiling and the technical, tactical, physical and psychological attributes required at an elite level.

* A good understanding of talent identification and player recruitment processes.

* Knowledge of African football markets, competitions, academies and player pathways.

* Experience of video scouting and producing evidence-based player reports and recommendations.

* Experience using industry-standard platforms such as Wyscout, Hudl, Sportscode or Studio.

* The ability to assess and communicate a player’s potential and likely development trajectory.

* Strong presentation, video-editing and written communication skills.

* The ability to make clear, substantiated recommendations.

* Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.

* Willingness to travel within the UK and internationally when required.

The team

You’ll join a committed recruitment department working collaboratively across coaching, performance, analysis, medical and player care teams. Together, we work with pace, purpose and a shared commitment to excellence, creating an environment where every player and colleague can thrive.

We are united by a One Club mindset, supporting each other, taking accountability for our work, and continually looking for ways to improve.

United As One

We’re committed to building an inclusive, high-performance culture where everyone feels safe, respected and able to thrive. Equality, diversity and inclusion are central to who we are, and we believe the diversity of our people is one of our greatest strengths.

We work as One Club, reflecting the communities we serve, acting with integrity, and creating an environment where everyone can be their authentic self and achieve their full potential.

Safeguarding

We’re committed to creating an environment where everyone is safe, heard, valued and able to thrive. Safeguarding and welfare are central to the way we work, and we expect everyone to play their part in doing the right thing and upholding the highest standards of care.

How to apply

To access the full job description for this role please click here.

For further information on this role and about the club please visit our careers page.

Please apply as soon as possible as this vacancy may close early should we receive a high volume of suitable candidates.

This position is UK based and requires proof of the right to live and work in the UK.

All job offers are conditional upon background checks, including reference history, DBS checks, and verification of your eligibility to work.

Please note, we do not sponsor applicants without the right to work in the UK.

Apply by: 2 November 2026

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Academy Physiotherapist (FP & YDP)

Apply by: 2 November 2026

Newcastle United FC

Academy Physiotherapist (FP & YDP)

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne

Discipline: Medical and sports science

Job type: Permanent

Closing date: 2 November 2026

**Please note we will also be holding an assessment day for this role on Sunday 15th November, so please try to ensure you are available on this date**

Be part of something bigger. Support the development and wellbeing of future players through outstanding medical care.

We are the heartbeat of the city, a club with bold ambitions on a global stage and deep roots in our community. If you’re driven to raise the bar, make an impact and contribute to a high-performance culture, you’ll find the platform, the people and the pride to do your best work here.

We work as One Club, with excellence, integrity, accountability and relentless ambition shaping how we work together.

This is a great opportunity to develop, learn and make a real contribution in a fast-paced and exciting environment. You’ll be encouraged to bring curiosity, take ownership, share ideas and keep improving, helping us move Newcastle United forward, together.

About the role

As Academy Physiotherapist (FP & YDP), you will deliver high-quality, evidence-based physiotherapy services to players within the Academy U9-U16 pathway. Working within a Category 1 environment, you will provide injury assessment, treatment, rehabilitation and prevention support as part of an interdisciplinary team, contributing to player welfare, long-term athletic development and performance optimisation.

What you’ll do

* Deliver expert assessment, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation for Academy players.

* Design and implement individualised rehabilitation and return-to-play programmes.

* Provide pitchside trauma care for training and matchdays in line with FA and Premier League standards.

* Maintain accurate and timely medical documentation on the Club’s electronic systems.

* Support screening, profiling and monitoring processes across Academy age groups.

* Work collaboratively with sports science, strength and conditioning, psychology, nutrition and coaching colleagues.

* Communicate clearly with players, parents and coaches regarding injury status and rehabilitation progress.

* Support clinical education, CPD initiatives and physiotherapy service development.

* Uphold safeguarding, clinical governance and EPPP audit standards.

* Contribute to player and parent education on injury prevention, recovery and wellbeing.

What you’ll bring

You will be an experienced and player-focused physiotherapist with strong clinical expertise in musculoskeletal assessment, rehabilitation and pitchside trauma management.

* BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy or equivalent.

* FA Level 5 ATMMiF.

* CSP Membership.

* HCPC Registration.

* FA Safeguarding Certificate.

* Strong understanding of youth development and the Elite Player Performance Plan.

* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

* Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary environment.

* Highly organised approach with strong professional standards.

* Flexibility to work irregular hours and travel in line with Academy football.

The team

You’ll be part of a friendly, supportive and dedicated team who will help you settle in and succeed. We value curiosity, teamwork and a positive approach, and we’re committed to creating an environment where people feel trusted, included and empowered to do their best work.

We work with high standards and a continuous improvement mindset, supporting each other as One Club and taking pride in doing the right thing.

United As One

We’re committed to building an inclusive, high-performance culture where everyone feels safe, respected and able to thrive. Equality, diversity and inclusion are central to who we are, and we believe the diversity of our people is one of our greatest strengths.

We work as One Club, reflecting the communities we serve, acting with integrity, and creating an environment where everyone can be their authentic self and achieve their full potential.

Safeguarding

We’re committed to creating an environment where everyone is safe, heard, valued and able to thrive. Safeguarding and welfare are central to the way we work, and we expect everyone to play their part in doing the right thing and upholding the highest standards of care.

How to apply

To access the full job description for this role please click here.

For further information on this role and about the club please visit our careers page.

Please apply as soon as possible as this vacancy may close early should we receive a high volume of suitable candidates.

This position is UK based and requires proof of the right to live and work in the UK.

All job offers are conditional upon background checks, including reference history, DBS checks, and verification of your eligibility to work.

Please note, we do not sponsor applicants without the right to work in the UK.

Apply by: 2 November 2026

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Academy Physiotherapist (PDP)

Apply by: 2 November 2026

Newcastle United FC

Academy Physiotherapist (PDP)

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne

Discipline: Medical and sports science

Job type: Permanent

Closing date: 2 November 2026

**Please note we will also be holding an assessment day for this role on Sunday 15th November, so please try to ensure you are available on this date**

Be part of something bigger. Support the development and wellbeing of future players through outstanding medical care.

We are the heartbeat of the city, a club with bold ambitions on a global stage and deep roots in our community. If you’re driven to raise the bar, make an impact and contribute to a high-performance culture, you’ll find the platform, the people and the pride to do your best work here.

We work as One Club, with excellence, integrity, accountability and relentless ambition shaping how we work together.

This is a great opportunity to develop, learn and make a real contribution in a fast-paced and exciting environment. You’ll be encouraged to bring curiosity, take ownership, share ideas and keep improving, helping us move Newcastle United forward, together.

About the role

As Academy Physiotherapist (PDP), you will deliver high-quality, evidence-based physiotherapy services to players within the Academy U18-U21 pathway. Working within a Category 1 environment, you will provide injury assessment, treatment, rehabilitation and prevention support as part of an interdisciplinary team, contributing to player welfare, long-term athletic development and performance optimisation.