BCWFC Head of Performance Services Organisation Bristol City FC. Salary Up to £60,000 per annum, depending on experience Location Robins High Performance Centre, Bristol Contract type Permanent (Full time) Closing date 26 September 2025 Job Description REPORTS TO: Head CoachLOCATION: Robins High Performance Centre, BS8 3TNCONTRACT: Full Time, PermanentSALARY: Up to £60,000 per annum, depending on experienceAbout the Role We are seeking a strategic and experienced Head of Performance Support to lead the delivery of high-quality multidisciplinary services that maximise player health, wellbeing, and performance. You will oversee medical, S&C, physiotherapy, nutrition, psychology, and wellbeing provision, ensuring an integrated approach that equips players to perform at the highest level.Key Responsibilities • Lead and manage the club’s performance support team across multiple disciplines • Ensure alignment with the club’s strategy and coaching philosophy• Oversee player performance support plans, rehabilitation, and monitoring processes • Manage departmental budgets, resourcing, and performance measures Drive innovation, research, and evidence-based practice across all areas of performance support • Contribute to player recruitment and retention decisions using performance data and insights • Promote an inclusive, safe, and player-centred culture across the performance support function About You • Significant experience leading multidisciplinary teams in elite sport (ideally women’s football)• Strong understanding of sports science, medicine, injury management, and performance environments • Skilled in managing people, processes, and budgets within high-performance settings • Excellent interpersonal and strategic leadership skills, able to build strong relationships with coaches, staff, and players • Resilient, adaptable, and motivated to play a key role in the growth of women’s football Qualifications / Requirements:Essential• Relevant professional accreditation (e.g., UKSCA, BASES, CSP, HCPC, GMC, or equivalent) • Master’s degree in Sports Science or related discipline (or equivalent experience) • Safeguarding and DBS clearance Desirable• Coaching & mentoring qualification (e.g., EMCC) • Experience with NGB audits, governance, and performance technology systems• In-depth knowledge of the women’s game and player pathways How to apply How to Apply To apply for this role, please email your CV (max 2 pages) and a cover letter (max 1 page) to careers@bcfc.co.uk. Closing date for receipt of applications: Midday on Friday 26th September 2025 Due to the high volume of applicants we receive, if you have not been contacted one month after applying, please assume your application has been unsuccessful. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. Safeguarding Statement: Bristol City Women Football Club is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to endorse this commitment. Note: Due to the nature of the role, any job offer is dependent on a DBS check. All information will be kept by the Safeguarding Officer in strictest confidence. Equality Statement: The successful candidate must ensure a positive commitment towards equality and diversity by treating others fairly and not committing any form of direct or indirect discrimination, victimisation or harassment of any description and to promote positive working relationships between all internal and external stakeholders. Share X LinkedIn Email