Company Name:
West Bromwich Albion
Location:
West Bromwich
Vacancy Type:
Fixed Term
Position:
Club
Salary Details:
£20 Hourly
Advertising End Date:
29 Apr 2026

About The Role

We have an exciting opportunity to join our WBA Womens First Team as Womens First Team Head Coach on a 6-month maternity cover with a potential view of extending.
 
The main purpose of this role is to oversee the Women’s First Team’s day-to-day execution of football operations duties, and to act as Head Coach of the Women’s First Team implementing all player training, match day preparation and coaching, and player management.

About The Candidate

Person Specification 
Essential Criteria
  • UEFA A Licence
  • A sound knowledge of the workings of a Professional Football Club.
  • Understanding of Football Management, Coaching and Club Management.
  • Ability to work independently using own initiative and be able to delegate effectively.
  • Ability to lead staff and manage and implement change to be forward thinking and act strategically.
  • Highly organised and methodical approach to workload
  • Confidential and diplomatic
  • Excellent communication skills both written and verbally
  • Full driving license
  •  Right to Work in the UK
Desirable Criteria 
  • FA Youth module level 3
  • Must be an outstanding practitioner and have previous proven track record of working within the women’s game.
  •  Understanding of Women’s Football Management, Coaching and Club Management

About The Club

Why should you work for us?

  • Enhanced Annual Leave, which increases through years of service.
  • Enhanced Sick Pay linked with service.
  • Life assurance
  • Health Cash Plan
  • Season tickets.
  • Discount in the Club Store on selected dates.
  • Free refreshments at all Club premises.
  • Free Parking at all Club premises.
  • Employee Assistance Program.
  • Mental Health & Wellbeing Support.

Equality and Diversity

West Bromwich Albion FC is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to provide equality and fairness for all employees and opposes all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy and maternity. 

Safer Recruitment

West Bromwich Albion is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk, therefore expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

WBA’s Safeguarding, Equality and Whistleblowing policies can be accessed here https://www.wba.co.uk/club/about-us/club-policies 

It is unlawful for the Club to employ anyone who is involved with regulated activity who is barred from doing so and we will carry out rigorous pre-employment checks and screening. 

An Enhanced DBS, References, Qualifications, Proof of Identity and Right Work in the UK checks will be required and carried out for this post.


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