Lead Doctor (Boys Academy)

Organisation: Aston Villa Football Club
Salary: Attractive Remuneration Package depending on experience
Location: Bodymoor Heath Training Ground
Contract type: Permanent (Full time)
Closing date: 13 July 2025
Job Description: 1. The Department

Our Boys Academy Department is proud to have achieved the prestigious Category One Academy status which reflects our commitment to delivering excellence across all areas of youth football including coaching, education, training, and facilities. We are dedicated to supporting and nurturing the next generation of elite footballers, as demonstrated in our memorable treble-winning 2024/25 season for our U18s as we topped the Under-18 Premier League Southern section table, the Under-18 Premier League national title and we lifted the prestigious FA Youth Cup.

As we continue to build on this success, we are thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for an experienced Doctor to join our team. In this pivotal role, you will play a crucial part in leading the delivery of sports and exercise medicine to our Academy players.

2. The Role

As the Lead Doctor, you will be responsible for providing medical leadership and clinical governance support to the Sport Science and Medicine Department. You will co-ordinate, support and deliver an expert player centererd sports medicine provision ensuring players receive optimal medical care to enhance performance, safeguard player welfare and comply with regulatory standards.

Based at our world-class Bodymoor Heath Training Ground, you’ll play a fundamental role in helping young players through the unique health challenges associated with growth and maturation in elite sport. As part of our wider medical department, you will work closely with our team of highly experienced doctors, benefiting from a collaborative and supportive environment to ensure our players reach their full potential and thrive in a high-performance environment.

3. The Person

To be considered for this role, you will need to hold the following qualifications:

• General Medical Council (GMC) registered Doctor
• Experience of working as a doctor or medical officer providing medical services to Youth Athletes in professional sport
• Full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle

You must have demonstratable experience in providing a high-quality effective performance medicine provision to elite young athletes within professional sport with a comprehensive understanding of the medical science that supports their fitness, health, and wellbeing.

We are seeking a team player who thrives in dynamic, fast-paced environments and has significant experience working collaboratively within interdisciplinary and multi-disciplinary Teams.

Knowledge of the Elite Player Performance Plan (Category 1 Academy) with previous experience in managing and overseeing medical practitioners including competency in basic MSK injection therapy and diagnostic ultrasound is desirable. Membership to the Royal College of General Practitioners (MRCGP) will be highly advantageous.

4. Why join us?

There has never been a better time to join Aston Villa Football Club. Our drive to succeed is visible on the global stage, we are building a family ethos and culture to be proud of and realising our ambitious plans for the expansion and improvement of our world-class facilities. If you are already excited by this challenge and want to play your part in our historic Club, then you'll be pleased to hear about our amazing staff benefits you'll receive whilst working for us! See our Staff Benefits booklet to find out more.

As part of your application, you will be asked to:
1. Upload your CV

2. Answer the following question (s):

a) Please outline how your relevant experience aligns with the role profile (400 words maximum)

For further information, the Role Profile and to apply please go to careers.avfc.co.uk/jobs

Right to Close Vacancy Posting Early

The Club reserves the right to close any advertised vacancies earlier than the advertised closing date if sufficient applications have been received.

Equality Statement

Aston Villa Football Club celebrates the diversity of its Club and embrace equal opportunities for all. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and fully support The FAs Football Leadership Diversity Code.

We welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, race, disability, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, sex and religion or belief.

Safeguarding Statement

Aston Villa Football Club is fully committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk across our Club. As such, we adhere to Safer Recruitment processes and for some roles a satisfactory enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure & Barring Service may be required prior to starting in a role at the Club. For more information, please see Aston Villa Football Club | The official club website | AVFC - Safeguarding
How to apply: https://careers.avfc.co.uk/jobs