First Team Head of Medical

Organisation: Burnley Football Club
Salary: Competitive
Location: Training Ground, Burnley
Contract type
Closing date: 27 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
A new and exciting opportunity has become available for a First Team Head of Medical 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 looking for your next challenge? You may be our next First Team Head of Medical.
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 10 years experience in elite football.
You will also need to have a flexible approach to work and be able to work evenings and weekends.

Role Expectations
As the First Team Head of Medical, you will be expected to:
Work closely with the First Team Doctor and Head Physiotherapist in the diagnosis of injuries for Men's First Team and leadership of relevant rehabilitation programming.
In consultation with the Head Performance Coach, collaboratively develop the philosophy, policies and approach to daily work within the Performance Department, complementing the football philosophy.
Develop and manage external referrals and communication with multisport doctors/specialist consultants in conjunction with First Team Doctor.
How to apply: Please apply via Burnley FC’s career page where you should submit your CV and a short cover letter 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.