director Work, Jobs in lancashire (with Salaries)

Head of Academy
AFC Fylde —Tarleton
- Weekend availability
- Driving
12d
Head of People – Edgewing
BAE Systems —Warton
- From £77,000 a year
- Hybrid work
8d
Strategic Head of Education & Belonging
Rochdale Council —Rochdale
- £81,344 - £85,298 a year
- Leadership
- School
6d
Director of Quality & Performance
Myerscough College —Preston
- £50,732 - £64,107 a year
- Full-time
- Data analysis skills
- Analysis skills
- Continuous improvement
- Annual leave
8d
Finance Director
Hawthorn One Ltd —Preston
- £90,000 - £110,000 a year
- IT
- In-person
- Free parking
Quick apply
7d
Head of Vice-Chancellor's Office
Lancaster University —Lancaster
- Analysis skills
- Communication skills
1d
Business Unit Director - Nuclear
Expleo —Preston
- Leadership
Deputy Director - People Services (GMFRS)
GMCA —Manchester
- £84,182 - £93,126 a year
- Human resources
- Leadership
- Negotiation
12d
Head of Operations
M Group —Preston
- Engineering
- Business development
- No degree
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
13h
Head of Studies of Vocational & Technical Programme
Runshaw College —Leyland
- Up to £62,547 a year
12d
Head of HR
BAE Systems —Preston
- £85,000 a year
- Human resources
- Leadership
12h
Deputy Head of School, School of Initial Teacher Education
Edge Hill University —Ormskirk
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- University
- Leadership
- School
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
12d
Operations Director
Harwood —Harwood
- From £90,000 a year
- Leadership
- Communication skills
Head of Babyzone Chorley
Babyzone —Chorley
- Part-time
- Teaching
- Annual leave
Head of Matchday Production
Burnley Football Club —Burnley
- Weekend availability
Quick apply
12d
Head of HR
FCMS NW —Blackpool
- £55,000 - £60,000 a year
- Full-time
8d
Business Development Director
Assystem —Blackburn
- Business development
- Travel
- Communication skills
Engineering Director - EMEA
Flex LTD —Blackburn
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
7d
Pharmacy Director for Flow and Transformation
Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust —Blackpool
- £79,504 - £91,609 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Work from home
1d
Head of Change
Frasers Group Financial Services —Clayton le Moors
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Agile
- Financial services
- Communication skills
Quick apply

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Head of Academy

AFC Fylde -
Tarleton

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Job details

12 days ago

Qualifications

Driving Licence
Driving

Full job description

About the role

AFC Fylde is looking for an exceptional individual to lead our Academy as Head of Academy (HoA)—a pivotal role at the heart of our player development pathway.

This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of our scholar programme (U17–U19), combining elite football development with education. You’ll lead the full Academy football operation, driving standards, developing players, and building a clear pathway into senior football.

We are seeking a driven, ambitious leader who is passionate about developing young talent and motivated to build an Academy operating at Category 2 standard.

Key responsibilities

Leadership & strategy

Develop and deliver a clear Academy strategy aligned to club philosophy and long-term ambitions
Drive high-performance standards across all Academy operations
Continuously review and improve Academy provision, proactively identifying opportunities for growth
Ensure all processes, planning and documentation are accurate and consistently maintained

Coaching & player development

Plan and deliver high-quality, purposeful coaching sessions aligned to AFC Fylde’s playing identity
Lead the creation and implementation of Individual Development Plans (IDPs) for all scholars
Monitor progress through structured reviews with players and parents
Utilise performance tools including video analysis, GPS and data tracking

Recruitment & pathway

Lead recruitment of high-potential players from schools, grassroots and professional academies
Build strong relationships with local clubs to identify released players
Oversee trials and assessment processes with clear structure and documentation
Maintain a defined pathway from Junior Academy through to the senior team

Staff, communication & education

Lead weekly Academy staff meetings and contribute to strategic club reviews
Build strong relationships with parents through regular communication and updates
Work closely with the education team to ensure alignment of football and BTEC programmes
Support scholar welfare, progression and retention

Safeguarding

Ensure full compliance with FA and club safeguarding policies
Maintain robust safeguarding standards across all Academy staff and operations

About you

We are looking for someone who brings energy, structure and ambition to everything they do. You’ll thrive in a fast-paced football environment and lead by example.

You will:

Be highly organised, detail-oriented and driven to deliver excellence
Demonstrate strong leadership and a commitment to high-performance culture
Be passionate about youth development and long-term player progression
Communicate clearly, confidently and professionally with all stakeholders
Show complete alignment with AFC Fylde’s playing philosophy and values
Be flexible to work evenings and weekends as required
Hold a full UK driving licence

Experience within a professional football environment is desirable.

Why join AFC Fylde?

At AFC Fylde, we are committed to developing the next generation of footballers through a structured, ambitious and forward-thinking Academy programme.

This role offers the chance to:

Shape the future of a growing Academy
Work in a modern, high-quality sports and education environment
Play a key role in building a clear pathway into senior football
Leave a lasting impact on players both on and off the pitch

Apply now

If you have the ambition, expertise and drive to lead our Academy to the next level, we would love to hear from you.

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director jobs in lancashire

Head of Academy

Head of People – Edgewing

Strategic Head of Education & Belonging

Director of Quality & Performance

Finance Director

Head of Vice-Chancellor's Office

Business Unit Director - Nuclear

Deputy Director - People Services (GMFRS)

Head of Operations

Head of Studies of Vocational & Technical Programme

Head of HR

Deputy Head of School, School of Initial Teacher Education

Operations Director

Head of Babyzone Chorley

Head of Matchday Production

Head of HR

Business Development Director

Engineering Director - EMEA

Pharmacy Director for Flow and Transformation

Head of Change