Elite Performance Manager - Psychology in London

The Premier League’s Football department is recruiting for the exciting new role of Elite Performance Manager - Psychology. The role is within the Premier League Elite Performance team, who support the Football Department’s objectives by driving and supporting world-leading player health, performance support and pathway management in the Professional Game. The Elite Performance team have placed increasing development and investment in the area of Psychology over recent years, including cross-departmental initiatives in the ‘shared space’ of mental health and wellbeing. The role will enable further growth and enablement within the discipline of Sport Psychology, driving the goal of informing Club practice and elevating the game via policy development, as we pursue our strategic objectives.

Who we are

The Premier League is home to some of the most competitive and compelling football in the world. The League and its Clubs use the power and popularity of the competition to inspire fans, communities and partners in the UK and across the world. The Premier League brings people together from all backgrounds. It is a competition for everyone, everywhere and is available to watch in over 900 million homes in 189 countries. We have a wide variety of responsibilities. These include organising the competition and its Handbook as well as managing the centralised broadcast and commercial rights. The work we do in conjunction with the Clubs also goes far beyond the 90 minutes. We support and provide a framework for youth development, we protect the organisation’s intellectual property, support the wider game and community programmes, undertake international development work and liaise with governing bodies and other leagues.

The Premier League is an equal opportunities employer and strives to create an inclusive culture where talent can flourish. We believe in the potential of everyone and open our doors to those who share those values. All appointments will be made based on merit; however, we particularly encourage applications from women, people from minority ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ people and disabled people. Our hybrid-working model also allows you some variety on your place of work, offering you the chance to work from home on some days each week. Where possible, you will attend the office or site visits in line with our company policy. All staff liaise closely with their line manager to manage their time appropriately and according to their work and team requirements.

The Role

• Develop and coordinate new and existing Psychology related projects and workstreams.
• Act as a discipline-specific expert in Psychology within the Elite Performance team and across the shared space at the Premier League.
• Drive the Shared Space area of Mental Health and Wellbeing, forging strong collaborations and partnerships with colleagues across other teams, including Player Care and Safeguarding.
• Support and contribute to new and existing Elite Performance projects and workstreams.
• Engage proactively with the Psychology, Mental Health and Wellbeing Advisory group, working with the chair to maximise the added value of the group.
• Collaborate with Football Partners, Club Academies and other organisations on psychology-related topics and projects.
• Monitor and report on the progress of Psychology Projects across the Elite Performance department and ‘shared space’.
• Collaborate with each team in the Football Department to help achieve our work and aims; also establish working relationships with departments around the organisation to help facilitate cross-departmental working.
• Lead the evaluation and evolution of Psychology-related rules and guidance for clubs and practitioners, working closely with the Premier League’s Regulatory team on Psychology matters relating to the Premier League’s Youth Development Rules.
• In collaboration with Academy Support Managers, support Clubs in the area of Psychology.
• Develop and deliver workforce development opportunities for First Team and Academy Staff, alongside other members of the Football Department.
• Contribute to the development and utilisation of the Football Intelligence Platform.
• Play a key role in ensuring that an evidence informed approach is central to all Elite Performance team activity. Support the development and sharing of insights to inform guidelines and recommendations.
• Perform any other duties or responsibilities as reasonably required by the Premier League.

Role Requirement

• Registration as an Applied Sport & Exercise Psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Excellent understanding of the discipline of Sport Psychology.
• Significant experience as an applied practitioner in elite sport settings, ideally football.
• Strong understanding of talent development and youth development pathways.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and collaboration skills with a range of stakeholders.
• Analytical skills for compiling and interpreting reports and proficient in data collection, analysis and presentation.
• Understanding of Talent Identification principles (desirable but not required).

Our commitment to safeguarding includes implementing robust safer recruitment procedures to assess the suitability of individuals applying for roles that involve work with children and adults who are or may be at risk of harm. For further information, please see our Safeguarding Policy and Safer Recruitment Guidance.

To apply please visit our careers page and apply with your CV and a cover letter. The closing date for applications is 21 June 2026. We will remove barriers that prospective candidates might face at any stage of our recruitment process. If you have a disability and would like the advert in an alternative format, or would like to talk about how we can adjust the interview process to best support you, please contact recruitment@premierleague.com.