UBWFC is one of the largest University Women’s Football Clubs in the UK, with six squads and a proud record of success. With membership numbers increasing every year, this is an exciting opportunity to get involved and become a valued member of our club.
Our First Team recently won the BUCS Southern Premier League (2023 & 2025) and represented Great Britain at the European Universities Championships in Tirana, Albania (2023). That same season we were awarded Team of the Year at the Bristol SU Sports Awards, with the club also shortlisted for Club of the Year — a reflection of our collective achievements. As an inclusive, forward-thinking club with professional ethos, we’re well respected both across the University and on the national stage.
We are now recruiting a Fourth Team Coach to lead our BUCS (British Universities and Colleges Sport) Western Tier 3B squad in the 202/27 season.
The aim is clear: Develop players and push for a high place finish in the league.
Role details:
- 3 weekly training sessions: Tuesdays, Fridays& Sundays, Coombe Dingle Sports Complex (3G)
- Matches: Wednesdays during term time (home & away, transport is also provided for all away games further than 50 miles across the South West Region) &any necessary friendlies
- Term dates: 21 Sept – 11 Dec 2026; 18 Jan – 31 April 2027
- Pay: £17/hr (training) + £50/match (expected range salary £1800-£2100)
- Expenses: Travel reimbursed at 25p/mile (for away games less than 50 miles)
Term dates
Term 1 Dates: 21 September – 11 December 2026
Term 2 Dates: 18 January – 31 April 2027
Training Times
Tuesday: 18:15 - 19:00 (3G)
Friday: 17:00 - 18:00 (3G)
Sunday: 16:00 - 17:30
What we’re looking for:
- Applicants to be deemed successful should hold a FA Level One or above
- Enthusiastic and motivated to develop student-athletes in a performance environment
- Passion for Women’s Football; We welcome all backgrounds but as a Woman’s Football Club we are particularly keen on female applicants looking to build their coaching careers at a high level University Club
- Attendance of all training sessions and matches as the coach/manager of the squad.
UBWFC is enthusiastic and dedicated, and we seek to appoint a coach who is similarly motivated and shares our love of football. We look forward to welcoming you in!
Please find more information about the Club on our website at
To apply for this position, please contact our Club Captain, Maya Elmaghur, at [email protected] with your CV, a Cover letter of why you would be suited for this role and one reference.
Job Type: Fixed term contract
Pay: £15.00 per hour
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Bristol BS9 2BJ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
- UEFA Coaching Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person
