UK Program Manager (Head Coach) - Manchester City Football Education

Organisation: Manchester City
Salary: Competitive
Location: Manchester, UK
Contract type: Permanent (Full time)
Closing date: 11 June 2026
Job Description: Based in Manchester, this permanent full-time role leads the operational delivery and ongoing development of Manchester City’s direct-to-consumer Football Education programmes across the UK. You will play an important role in shaping high-quality football experiences across coaching programmes, trips and tours, while supporting operational excellence, stakeholder engagement and long-term programme growth.

Who We Are

Founded in 2013, City Football Group is the world’s leading private owner and operator of football clubs, with teams across the globe connected by a shared belief in doing things differently. Alongside our clubs, we invest in football-related businesses and build partnerships that help the game, and the communities around it, thrive. Everything we do is guided by our purpose: empowering better lives through football. Rooted in more than a century of “City” football, we are proud of the role our clubs play locally and globally, creating positive impact on and off the pitch.

Within our Football Education team, we deliver programmes that bring Manchester City’s coaching philosophy and methodology to life across a range of football environments. Our UK programmes create engaging opportunities for players and families while supporting player development, participation and high-quality football experiences.

The Role

You will lead the coordination and delivery of Manchester City’s direct-to-consumer Football Education programmes across the UK, helping to ensure registrations, scheduling, operations and programme delivery are managed effectively across a range of coaching environments. Working closely with internal teams and external stakeholders, you will support operational planning, communication and programme delivery across Young Player Development Programmes, Goalkeeping, Holiday Programmes, Move to Play initiatives and trips and tours.

Alongside operational delivery, you will support programme growth and continuous improvement activity, helping to identify opportunities to enhance customer experience, operational efficiency and product development across Football Education programmes. You will also support outbound trips and tours, ensuring experiences are delivered professionally and aligned to programme objectives and operational standards.

You will also contribute to football delivery and quality assurance activity across the wider Football Education team, supporting on-pitch sessions in the UK and internationally where required. Through your organisation, communication and collaborative approach, you will help create engaging, safe and high-quality football experiences that reflect the standards and philosophy of Manchester City.

What You’ll Bring

⚽ UEFA B Licence or working towards
⚽ Experience delivering and coordinating football programmes
⚽ Understanding of football development environments and coaching delivery
⚽ Ability to manage operational activity and multiple priorities effectively
⚽ Clear and effective communication skills across a range of stakeholders
⚽ Collaborative and organised approach within football and operational environments

Why Choose Us

Working at City Football Group means being supported to do your best, with the flexibility and encouragement to look after your wellbeing. We are committed to helping our people learn, grow and thrive in a culture built on collaboration, openness and hard work.

As part of our team, you will receive 26 days’ annual leave plus a day off for your birthday, private healthcare and dental cover, and an annual discretionary bonus. You will also have access to a Health Cash Plan, Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 GP support, and a company pension and life assurance.

You can enjoy a range of additional benefits, including cycle to work, Give As You Earn, discounted match tickets, savings in the City Store, a free City+ subscription, stadium tour discounts, and wider retail and lifestyle offers.

How to Apply

If this role sounds like it is for you, we would love to hear from you. To apply, please submit your application via our careers site by 11 June 2026. We encourage you to apply as soon as you can.

We work with a select group of agency partners and do not accept unsolicited applications. Any CVs submitted without prior agreement will be treated as a direct application.

Equal Opportunities

City Football Group is committed to achieving workforce diversity and we pride ourselves on creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, national origin, race, age, sex, gender identity, disability - physical or hidden, sexual orientation, veteran status, religious belief, or any other characteristics protected by law. We strive to provide a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We encourage all applicants to reach out if they require any support or accommodations to enable them to thrive throughout our recruitment process. Please contact Hiring@cityfootball.com.

Due to our safeguarding promise, all UK based CFG roles will be subject to a DBS check upon commencing employment with us. This will be either a basic, standard or enhanced check depending on the job role and responsibilities.
How to apply: https://careers.cityfootballgroup.com/job/Manchester-UK-Program-Manager-%28Head-Coach%29-Manchester-City-Football-Education/1398279433/