Head of Work, Jobs in Blackpool, Eng (with Salaries)

Head of Academy
AFC Fylde —Tarleton
- Weekend availability
- Driving
Head of Year
Star Academies —Blackpool
- £29,212.69 - £34,434.00 a year
- Call to connect
- Organisational skills
- School
12d
Head of Capital Projects
Blackpool & the Fylde College —Bispham
- Free parking
- Annual leave
4d
Head of Projects and Renewals
Blackpool Transport Services —Blackpool
- £60,000 - £80,000 a year
- Full-time
- Engineering
- No degree
- Organisational skills
Quick apply
Head of Vice-Chancellor's Office
Lancaster University —Lancaster
- Analysis skills
- Communication skills
14d
Head of Operations
M Group —Preston
- Engineering
- Business development
- No degree
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
13d
Head of Marketing
Evolve-Energy —Lytham St. Annes
- £65,000 - £80,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- English
- Analysis skills
- Project management
Quick apply
11d
General Manager
Hospitality: Mill Farm Sports Village, Dixon Grange, Sedgewick Scott —Preston
- £60,000 a year
- Hospitality
- Bar
- Hotel
Seasonal Golf Course labourer
Village Hotels - Blackpool - Leisure —Blackpool
- Part-time
- Hospitality
- Hotel
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Quick apply
2d
Communications Advisor
BAE Systems —Preston
- £45,000 a year
7d
Head of Supply Chain
TVS Supply Chain Solutions —Chorley
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Management
- Analysis skills
- Continuous improvement
- Free parking
- Work from home
Quick apply
6d
Head of HR
BAE Systems —Preston
- £85,000 a year
- Human resources
- Leadership
13d
PA to Head of Facilities Management
FI Facilities Management —Chorley
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
Quick apply
Hotel Operations Manager
Hampton by Hilton Blackpool —Blackpool
- Up to £40,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- Hotel
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
12d
Tour Coordinator
OME for NST Travel Group —Blackpool
- Up to £26,694 a year
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Customer service
- Organisational skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
1d
Trades Apprenticeships 2026 (Plumbers, Joiners & Electricians) – Blackpool & Blackburn
Great Places Housing Association —Blackpool
- £11.55 an hour
- Full-time
- No experience needed
- Plumbing
- Travel
5d
Warton Site Senior Security Advisor
BAE Systems —Warton
- £51,772 a year
11d
Project Delivery Lead
BAE Systems —Preston
- £67,000 a year
- IT
1d
Head of Department - Private Client
Eventus Recruitment Group —Barrow-In-Furness
- £50,000 - £65,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Organisational skills
- Financial services
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
12d
Head of HR
Chapelhouse Motor Co Ltd —Southport
- £50,000 - £60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Customer service
- Human resources
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Quick apply
5d

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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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