At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and shape the future of women's football at Leeds United.
- Company: Join a prestigious football club committed to excellence and inclusivity.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, leadership role, and opportunity to drive change in women's sports.
- Other info: Be part of a dynamic team dedicated to growth and community engagement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on women's football and inspire the next generation.
- Qualifications: Proven leadership experience in sports management and a passion for women's football.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Reporting into the club's Sport Director, the Head of Women’s Football will provide leadership, vision, and strategic direction across all aspects of the Club’s women’s football operations. This is a pivotal senior leadership role responsible for defining and delivering a high-performance football strategy aligned with the Club’s long-term ambitions, values, and identity. The successful candidate will establish and implement a clear football philosophy across the women’s pathway, foster an environment of excellence and development, and ensure sustained competitiveness at all levels of the women’s game.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Develop and implement a clear long-term vision for the women’s and girls’ programme, aligned with the Club’s values, ambitions, and strategic objectives.
- Define and embed the women’s football philosophy in collaboration with the Sporting Director and General Manager, ensuring alignment across all teams and departments.
- Oversee the entire female performance pathway, creating seamless progression from Academy through to the First Team.
- Lead the strategic development of all football operations to ensure consistency, continuity, and sustained competitive performance.
- Establish the programme’s football identity and DNA, including playing style, player profiles, behavioural standards, and team culture.
- Ensure alignment in playing philosophy, coaching methodology, and performance standards across all age groups and teams.
- Work collaboratively with senior leadership and the Club Foundation to increase participation, visibility, and community engagement within the women’s and girls’ game.
- Champion equality, diversity, inclusion, and the continued growth of women’s football across the Club and wider community.
Operational Leadership
- Provide leadership, management, and strategic oversight across all women’s football departments.
- Foster a high-performance culture built on accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
- Work closely with the Women’s First Team Manager to support football operations including recruitment, performance analysis, medical services, psychology, player care, and performance support.
- Oversee player recruitment, retention, loans, and transfer activity, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and financial frameworks.
- Ensure full compliance with safeguarding, governance, league, and regulatory requirements relating to the women’s and girls’ game.
- Lead and implement operational improvement projects to enhance sporting performance and organisational effectiveness.
- Ensure facilities and infrastructure support the long-term growth and ambitions of the women’s programme.
Head Of Womens Football employer: Leeds United
Leeds United is an exceptional employer for those passionate about women's football, offering a dynamic work environment that champions equality, diversity, and inclusion. With a strong commitment to employee growth and development, the club fosters a high-performance culture where innovative ideas are encouraged, and collaboration is key. Located in the vibrant city of Leeds, employees benefit from a supportive community and the opportunity to make a significant impact on the future of women's football.
