LFCW Pro Game Academy Manager

The following content displays a map of the jobs location - AXA Melwood Training Centre We are looking for an exceptional Academy leader to take overall responsibility for Liverpool FC Women’s Professional Game Academy (PGA) and play a pivotal role in shaping the next generation of players. This is a broad leadership role connecting talent management, football operations, medical and performance and player support to create a clear, ambitious and high performing pathway into senior professional football. You will set the standards and direction for the programme, lead and develop the multidisciplinary team and create an environment in which every player is supported and challenged to fulfil their potential. Working closely with the Women’s First Team and leaders across the Club, you will ensure the PGA is ambitious, evidence-led, well run and fully aligned with Liverpool FC’s football philosophy. What you will be doing: Strategy, culture and leadership Own and deliver the PGA strategy and Academy Performance Plan with clear objectives, measures, accountabilities and review points. Lead, inspire and coordinate the Academy’s coaching, performance, medical, operations, education, player support and talent management functions. Create a safe, inclusive and high performing culture that reflects Liverpool FC standards and supports challenge, learning and continuous improvement. Line manage designated staff, clarify roles and priorities, and ensure the workforce structure, capability and CPD plan meet programme needs and licence requirements. Provide clear reporting and recommendations to technical and executive forums on programme performance, player pathways, risk, investment and resourcing. Talent management and player pathway Oversee a coherent player pathway from the wider girls’ talent system through the PGA and into the Women’s First Team. Work with the technical leads to align talent identification, selection, registration, retention and release decisions with the Club’s long-term squad strategy. Ensure every player has a robust, evidence-led individual development plan covering technical, tactical, physical, psychological, educational and social development. Chair or coordinate regular player progression meetings and make sure decisions, actions and feedback are documented and communicated appropriately. Work closely with First Team colleagues to identify players ready for exposure, training, dual registration, loans or transition, with tailored support around each move. Ensure players and families receive honest, timely and respectful communication throughout their Academy journey. Technical programme and performance support Ensure the PGA playing and coaching programme is aligned with the Club’s football philosophy, methodology and first-team requirements. Support technical leaders to maintain an age-appropriate curriculum, coaching programme and quality-assurance process that meet PGA standards. Coordinate the multidisciplinary team so that coaching, physical performance, medicine, performance analysis, psychology and player support contribute to one integrated plan. Ensure appropriate player screening, monitoring, profiling, availability and return-to-play processes are in place, with clear professional accountability resting with suitably qualified practitioners. Use performance information, player feedback and trend analysis to inform programme decisions and targeted interventions. Academy Player Contracts maintaining the Premier League Equality Standard Advanced Level, becoming a founding signatory of the Football Association’s Football Leadership Diversity Code and being recognised as a leader in this important area on and off the pitch. We take our responsibilities in this area seriously and through the work being done across the club, we are committed to increasing the diversity of our people and becoming an increasingly inclusive workplace for all. We are committed to hiring great people representative of diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills across our entire business. If you share our enthusiasm and passion for inclusivity, then we want to hear from you. Liverpool FC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all Colleagues and Volunteers to share this commitment. This role is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check. #J-18808-Ljbffr