Academy Medical Lead

Organisation: Norwich City Football Club
Salary: £50,000 per annum
Location: Norwich, NR4 7TS
Contract type: Permanent (Full time)
Closing date: 5 February 2026
Job Description: An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced candidate to join the Medical Services Department at Norwich City Football Club in the role of Academy Medical Lead.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the operational leadership of the physiotherapy and medical support service within the Academy and will work directly with the U21s team. This role will also deliver evidence based clinical care, injury prevention, pitch-side medical cover and rehab in alignment with EPPP standards and best practice.
This is an excellent role for someone who is passionate about developing and delivering high quality medical services within an elite academy environment.
Key tasks/responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
1. Lead the operational delivery of medical support services to the club’s Academy in line with EPPP guidelines and recommendations.
2. Lead the clinical diagnosis and management of illness and injuries associated with all Academy players.
3. Lead in the delivery of physiotherapy support and emergency first aid services to the club’s U21s playing squad for training and matches, and other teams as required.
4. Lead the monitoring and delivery of remote medical support services to all Academy loan players.
5. Act as a key contributor to EPPP audits, supporting evidence collation, documentation and continuous improvement planning.
6. Work integrally within the Academy MDT, attending regular meetings to discuss player health, rehabilitation progression, return-to-play decisions, load management, and availability.
7. Planning and management of the Academy’s medical budget, in collaboration with the Head of Medical
8. Provide clinical leadership and day-to-day oversight of Academy physiotherapy provision, supporting and mentoring medical staff

Qualifications and Experience:

Essential
1. HCPC Registered Physiotherapist
2. MSc in Physiotherapy or a Sports Physiotherapy / Medicine related subject
3. Minimum 5 years working within the elite sport environment (preferably football)
4. Live ATMMiF certificate
5. Demonstrable line management or supervisory experience within a sports medicine, healthcare or high-performance environment.
Desirable
1. Recognised post graduate Leadership qualification
2. Recognised strength and conditioning qualification (e.g., NSCA CSCS or UKSCA)
3. Advanced post-graduate training in sports medicine or related fields.

Key Attributes:
• Solutions focused
• Works to the highest level of detail and accuracy
• Ability to self-motivate and prioritise effectively
• Flexible and reflective in nature
• Positive role model
• Excellent communicator and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to research and continuous professional development
• Values and respects others, encourages collaboration

Successful candidates will benefit from a comprehensive range of club benefits. This includes (but is not limited to):

• Complimentary matchday ticket for home fixtures
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Enhanced family friendly leave policies
• Pension Scheme with Royal London
• Access to Reward Gateway recognition and discount platform
• Enhanced CPD opportunities and structured professional development pathways.
• The opportunity to get involved in wider club initiatives through a variety of Working Groups.
• A range of wellbeing support, including 24/7 access to a GP for employees and their dependents, as well as access to gyms and exercise classes at both Carrow Road & Avant Training Centre.
Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to join the Canaries, click ‘Apply’ now to become our Academy Medical Lead..

Closing date: 5pm on Thursday, 5 February 2026

Norwich City Football Club are committed to ensuring equal opportunities are given to all and welcomes applications from all areas of the community regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnerships.
Norwich City Football Club are an equal opportunities employer and recognises the importance of safeguarding children and vulnerable adults in the workplace. Please be aware that a criminal disclosure and identity check will be carried out for this post. Engagement will be subject to a satisfactory DBS disclosure.
In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (2025) guidance, we may conduct online searches as part of our due diligence processes on shortlisted candidates.
How to apply: https://careers.canaries.co.uk/Apply/QXBa4dbfwbGljYXRpb24gRm9ybSAtIFJlZ3VsYXRlZCBBY3Rpdml0eXw0MXw4MjIyNTd8MXx8RmFsc2V8MTU5OXw0NTk4MDEwfDA%3d?i=2WQIlnVopiE%3d