Head of Academy Sports Science

Organisation: West Bromwich Albion Football Club Ltd
Salary: 38110
Location: WS5 3LQ
Contract type: Permanent (Full time)
Closing date: 7 June 2026
Job Description: Here at West Bromwich Albion Football Club we have an exciting opportunity to join our Academy Sports Science and Medical Team as Head of Academy Sports Science.

As part of the Academy Sports Science & Medicine team, you will play a key part in being a leading performance team with the aim of Enhancing the development of young players, Measuring performance & development, and Educating players, coaches and interdisciplinary staff. You will be delivering an elite service adopting a holistic approach to improving the performance of players across the full Academy with a particular focus on the U18’s.

Equality and Diversity

West Bromwich Albion FC is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to provide equality and fairness for all employees and opposes all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy and maternity.

Safer Recruitment

West Bromwich Albion is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk, therefore expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

WBA’s Safeguarding, Equality and Whistleblowing policies can be accessed here https://www.wba.co.uk/club/about-us/club-policies

It is unlawful for the Club to employ anyone who is involved with regulated activity who is barred from doing so and we will carry out rigorous pre-employment checks and screening.

An Enhanced DBS, References, Qualifications, Proof of Identity and Right Work in the UK checks will be required and carried out prior to commencement in this post.
How to apply: Please apply through iRecruit: https://irecruit.efl.com/vacancies/2835/head-of-academy-sports-science.html