Women's Team - Assistant Head Coach in Birmingham

Women’s Team – Assistant Head Coach

Women’s First Team Assistant Head Coach

Birmingham City Women’s Football Club is on the rise.

Birmingham City Women’s Football Club is part of an exciting period of accelerated growth and modernisation and /is playing it’s part in once-in-a-generation opportunity to adopt the transformation of England’s second city as part of the Sports Quarter project.

With significant investment across our football, commercial, and community operations, we are rebuilding the Club for long-term success — on and off the pitch. The journey we’re on involves strengthening our structures, elevating our performance environments, growing our teams, and investing heavily in the people, processes and culture that will define the next chapter of Birmingham City FC.

About the Role

Birmingham City Women FC is seeking a driven and high-performing Assistant Head Coach to support the delivery of a successful Women’s First Team competing within the WSL.

This is a key leadership role within the football department, working closely with the Head Coach and Director of Women’s Football to create and sustain a high-performance environment that delivers on-pitch success while maximising the development of players and staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Head Coach in building a successful First Team competing within the WSL in a high-performing environment
• Attend all Women’s First Team training sessions and matches
• Design, deliver and review high-quality training sessions aligned to the demands of the WSL across:
  • Matchdays
  • Training cycles
  • International breaks
  • Pre-season and close season
• Collaborate with IDT staff to support the Head Coach in delivering a high-performance environment
• Support matchday strategy and planning through:
• Contribute to and support Individual Development Plans (IDPs) through:
  • Structured 1:1 player meetings
  • Video-led feedback and review
  • Setting and tracking individual targets aligned to long-term player development
• Oversee and document player development meetings on a monthly/quarterly basis
• Work closely with Professional Game Academy (PGA) staff to support player transition into the First Team through:
• Plan, deliver and review set pieces as requested by the Head Coach

Birmingham City FC is proud to be an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident employer.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to ensuring a fair and inclusive recruitment process. Candidates are assessed solely on merit, regardless of age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or caring responsibilities.

We value diversity and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. If you require any adjustments to support you during the recruitment or interview process, please let us know when applying.

What we’re looking for in you

Essential Requirements

• UEFA A Licence
• FA Licensed Coach (including safeguarding and first aid certification)
• Proven experience in elite or high-performance football environments
• Strong understanding of player development and performance environments
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Experience working with multidisciplinary performance teams
• Demonstrable ability to support and develop elite players
• Understanding of diversity and inclusion in football

Desirable Requirements

• UEFA Pro Licence
• FA Advanced Youth Award
• Talent Identification Level 3 (or above)
• Experience in women’s professional football
• Experience mentoring coaches and developing staff

Personal Attributes

• Highly motivated, proactive, and reliable
• Flexible approach to working hours (including evenings and weekends)
• Strong leadership presence with a collaborative mindset
• Committed to continuous improvement and high-performance standards

Birmingham City Women’s Football Club is on the rise.

Birmingham City Women’s Football Club is part of an exciting period of accelerated growth and modernisation and /is playing it’s part in once-in-a-generation opportunity to adopt the transformation of England’s second city as part of the Sports Quarter project.

With significant investment across our football, commercial, and community operations, we are rebuilding the Club for long-term success — on and off the pitch. The journey we’re on involves strengthening our structures, elevating our performance environments, growing our teams, and investing heavily in the people, processes and culture that will define the next chapter of Birmingham City FC.