First Team Lead Physiotherapist in Exeter

Exeter City Football Club seeks to ensure the safety, safeguarding and wellbeing of all children, young people and adults at risk who engage in its activities.

Exeter City Football Club is a special club with over 20 years of Supporters’ Trust ownership. Our ownership model places our supporters and community engagement at the forefront of everything we do and we are proud to have a special place in the heart of the community. Trust ownership is reflected in our commitment to balancing on‑field success with long‑term sustainability and we have a remarkable track record of nurturing talent through our Academy, promoting players to the first team, and maximising their performance. In addition to the success of our Academy and men’s team, Exeter City Women successfully transitioned into being fully managed by the Club in 2024 and were promoted to the third tier of women’s football in the FA Women’s National League Southern Premier Division in 2024.

We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce with a broad range of skills, diversity of experiences and perspectives and we embrace the creativity and innovation this brings. We pride ourselves on having an inclusive culture and a workplace that brings opportunity, development and growth. We embrace a culture of accountability where we set clear expectations and goals, open lines of communication and strong leadership.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead the delivery of a high‑performance medical service for the first team, with a primary focus on maximising player availability, health and performance. Responsibilities include:

• Overseeing the assessment, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, ensuring evidence‑based return to train and return to play processes form part of this role.
• Developing and implementing injury prevention, player monitoring, recovery and performance support strategies, working collaboratively with coaching, sports science, strength & conditioning, and medical staff.
• Providing daily medical support at training sessions and fixtures, including pitch‑side cover, emergency medical planning, and player care during travel and congested fixture schedules.
• Leading the collection and analysis of medical and performance data to inform decision‑making, monitoring key performance indicators and providing regular reporting on squad health and injury trends.
• Supporting player recruitment through medical screening and due diligence, while managing and developing the medical team to ensure the highest standards of practice, continuous improvement, and alignment across first‑team and academy pathways.
• Maintaining effective communication with players, coaches and multidisciplinary staff regarding injury status, rehabilitation progress and player availability.
• Ensuring compliance with all relevant clinical governance standards, maintaining accurate medical records, coordinating specialist referrals and completing medical administration.

This is a full‑time position on a fixed term, 2 year contract.

All candidates will require a DBS Check and must be able to prove their eligibility to work within the UK.

ECFC is an equal opportunities employer and committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and employees to share this commitment.