At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and develop integrated Health & Performance services for elite athletes.
- Company: Join the prestigious European Tour group, a leader in global golf.
- Benefits: Travel internationally, collaborate with top athletes, and influence player support services.
- Other info: Promote diversity and inclusion in a culture of excellence and innovation.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in elite sports while working in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: 8-10 years in elite sport, professional qualification, and strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 59400 - 72600 £ per year.
Location
Remote/Hybrid with extensive travel to circa 14 events per year
Who We Are
The European Tour group is one of the world’s pre-eminent golf organisations.
We are responsible for running the world-famous DP World Tour, The Staysure Legends Tour and the Hotel Planner Tour.
We also organise, alongside the PGA of America, golf’s greatest team contest - the Ryder Cup.
About The Role
We're looking for an experienced clinical healthcare professional to join us as our Deputy Performance Unit Director, taking a key leadership and hands on role within our Health & Performance Unit.
This is a unique opportunity to combine clinical expertise, leadership and operational excellence to support players competing on the DP World Tour and Hotel Planner Tour.
Working closely with the Performance Unit Director, you'll help lead and develop our integrated Health & Performance service, ensuring players receive exceptional, evidence-based care.
You'll also provide leadership in the Director's absence and support key projects, operational planning and practitioner development.
Key Responsibilities
- Clinical Leadership
- Provide senior clinical leadership within the Health & Performance Unit.
- Champion evidence-based, athlete-centred care.
- Maintain high standards of governance, documentation and service quality.
- Support referral pathways and multidisciplinary collaboration.
- Operational Leadership
- Lead planning and delivery of Health & Performance services at tournaments.
- Manage practitioner rotas, resources and logistics.
- Oversee the Performance Unit service on the Hotel Planner Tour.
- Support equipment management, tournament operations and service delivery.
- Leadership & Team Development
- Mentor and support practitioners across the network.
- Promote a culture of collaboration, professionalism and continuous improvement.
- Support recruitment, onboarding and development initiatives.
- Lead by example, helping the team achieve the highest standards.
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Build and maintain trusted relationships with players, coaches, medical professionals, tournament teams and external partners.
- Collaborate across the Tour to deliver an exceptional player experience.
- Support research initiatives and industry partnerships.
About You
We're looking for someone who combines clinical credibility with strong leadership skills and a passion for supporting elite athletes.
- Minimum 8-10 years’ experience in elite level sport.
- A professional qualification: BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy, Osteopathy, Chiropractic.
- Registration with the relevant professional body.
- Significant experience working within musculoskeletal practice.
- Knowledge of strength and conditioning.
- Extensive experience supporting elite athletes or high-performance sport environments.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- Strong organisational and operational planning capability.
- A collaborative and proactive approach to leadership.
- Logistics, IT, electrical experience advantageous.
- Experience leading multidisciplinary teams or projects.
Why Join Us?
- This Is An Opportunity To
- Work within one of the most respected performance environments in professional sport.
- Travel internationally as part of a global tournament schedule.
- Collaborate with world-class athletes and practitioners.
- Influence the future development of elite player support services.
- Be part of an organisation driven by excellence, innovation and continual improvement.
The European Tour group promote diversity, equality, and inclusion.
We ensure that we make employment decisions by matching our business needs with skills and experience of candidates, regardless of anything.
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Deputy Performance Unit Director in Wentworth employer: DP World Tour
At DP World Tour, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that values innovation and teamwork. Our work culture fosters collaboration and creativity, providing employees with unique opportunities to grow within the dynamic environment of major sporting events like the Ryder Cup. Located in the picturesque Adare Manor, our team enjoys not only a rewarding career but also the chance to be part of an iconic event that leaves a lasting impact on the sporting world.
