Head football Work, Jobs in Wigan (with Salaries)

Head of Academy
AFC Fylde —Tarleton
- Weekend availability
- Driving
Head of Building Control
Liverpool City Council —Liverpool
- £78,297 - £83,919 a year
- Employee assistance programme
10d
Football Development Officer (Club Development)
Liverpool FA —Liverpool
- Up to £28,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Bachelor's degree
Quick apply
4d
Head Bartender
Eastlands Venue Services Limited —Manchester
- Weekend availability
- Bar
- Leadership
- Communication skills
Quick apply
Head Of Performance
Burnley Football Club —Burnley
- Weekend availability
- Leadership
Quick apply
3d
People & Culture Manager
Hotel Football —Manchester
- Hospitality
- Hotel
- Hotel experience
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Quick apply
Head of Brand and Marketing
Burnley FC in the Community —Burnley
- £45,000 - £50,000 a year
- Monday to Friday
- Marketing
- Marketing
Senior Health and Wellbeing Manager
Foundation 92 —Salford
- £32,000 - £38,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- Project management
- Contracts
- In-person
Quick apply
1d
First Team Physical Performance Coach Women
Burnley Football Club —Burnley
- Full-time
Quick apply
Head Chef - Little Beast
Eastlands Venue Services Limited —Manchester
- Cooking
- Restaurant experience
- Kitchen experience
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Quick apply
Executive, Partnership Operations
Liverpool Football Club —Liverpool
- Full-time
- No degree
- Communication skills
- Time management
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
11d
Head of Academy Goalkeeping
Burnley Football Club —Burnley
- Weekend availability
Quick apply
2d
Head Groundsperson
AFC Fylde —Tarleton
- Up to £35,000 a year
- Full-time
3d
Private Football Coach - Head Coach
Calculated Performance —Liverpool
- £12.75 - £20.00 an hour
- Part-time
- First Aid Certification
- Driving
- Mentoring
- Employee discount
Quick apply
3d
Restaurant Head Host
Eastlands Venue Services Limited —Manchester
- Hospitality
- Leadership
- Marketing
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Quick apply
Graduate Engineer - Birkenhead
Crowder Consulting —Birkenhead
- From £29,000 a year
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Annual leave
- Flexible schedule
Head of Technical / Director, IT
Fanatics (International) Limited —Manchester
- IT
- Leadership
- Communication skills
Quick apply
Casual Girls Academy Wellbeing Officer (Foundation and YDP Phases)
Manchester United —Manchester
- Part-time
- Continuous improvement
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
4d
Football Coach
PS Sports —Formby
- £15 - £40 an hour
- Part-time
- First Aid Certification
- In-person
- Communication skills
Quick apply
Sports Tutor & Football Coach
Accrington Stanley Community Trust —Accrington
- £25,000 - £28,000 a year
- Full-time
- English
- Bachelor's degree
- IT
- Free parking
Quick apply
12d

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Head of Academy

AFC Fylde -
Tarleton

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Job details

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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head football jobs in wigan

Head of Academy

Head of Building Control

Football Development Officer (Club Development)

Head Bartender

Head Of Performance

People & Culture Manager

Head of Brand and Marketing

Senior Health and Wellbeing Manager

First Team Physical Performance Coach Women

Head Chef - Little Beast

Executive, Partnership Operations

Head of Academy Goalkeeping

Head Groundsperson

Private Football Coach - Head Coach

Restaurant Head Host

Graduate Engineer - Birkenhead

Head of Technical / Director, IT

Casual Girls Academy Wellbeing Officer (Foundation and YDP Phases)

Football Coach

Sports Tutor & Football Coach

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