Head of Academy Human Performance and Medicine

Organisation: Burnley Football Club
Salary: Competitive
Location: Training Ground, Burnley
Contract type: Permanent (Full time)
Closing date: 3 May 2026
Job Description: About Us
Burnley FC is an established professional football club with a rich history, located in the heart of the town and its community, we believe that Burnley is a special place – a home to extraordinary people like you. Come and be part of our story!

The Role
An exciting opportunity has become available for a Head of Academy Human Performance and Medicine to join us at Burnley Football Club. You’ll play a key role in supporting the Club’s ongoing development and helping us deliver a first-class experience for players, staff, and supporters.

About You
Are you passionate about football and looking for your next challenge in the game?
Come and join our Clarets family as our Head of Academy Human Performance and Medicine!
The ideal candidate will have 2 or more years' experience in elite sport, preferably in a football Academy or high-performance environment (Category 1 or equivalent preferred).
You will also need to have a flexible approach to work and be able to work evenings and weekends.

Role Expectations
As the Head of Academy Huma Performance and Medicine, you will be expected to:
- Develop, implement, review, and continuously improve the Academy’s Human Performance and Medicine strategy and annual plan in line with the Club’s Academy Performance Plan and EPPP requirements.
- Lead a multi-disciplinary team (including Lead Sports Scientists, Strength & Conditioning Coaches, Physiotherapists, Sports Therapists, Nutritionists, and support staff) to deliver integrated, individualised player support.
How to apply: Please apply via Burnley FC’s career page where you should complete our application form and submit a short cover letter/CV explaining how you meet the role criteria, along with your educational and employment history. Please also provide an explanation for any gaps. Successful applicants will be subject to a social media check and an Enhanced Criminal Record Check (DBS) which will be paid for by the employer. The full job description can be found on Burnley Football Club’s website. If you require an alternative format of our job description and person specification and/or our application form, please contact the HR department at HR@burnleyfc.com. *Please note, should an adequate number of applications be received prior to the closing date, Burnley FC reserve the right to remove a job advert.