Head of Education Partnerships & Designated Safeguarding Officer (Academy & Women) Job Advert

Organisation: York City FC
Salary: £28,000
Location: York City FC, LNER Community Stadium, Kathryn Avenue, York, YO32 9AF
Contract type: Permanent (Full time)
Closing date: 16 September 2026
Interview date: 23 September 2026
Job Description: In our time outside of the Football League, the club has worked hard to develop multiple education partnerships that we are extremely proud of; The Talent Hub at Thirsk School and Football Development Centre Programme at York College. As part of York City FC’s progression to a Category 4 EFL Academy, the football club is now recruiting for an experienced, proactive and inspirational individual to pick up the oversight of these key education programmes as well as acting as Designated Safeguarding Officer for the boys academy and York City Women.

The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing our Education Programmes at York College and Thirsk School and Sixth Form College, supporting staff with week to week operations as well as looking at opportunities to expand and develop progression within those partnerships. The successful candidate will also be a part of the Academy Management Team in their role as Academy DSO.

Salary
£28,000 p.a.

Closing date
Wednesday 16th September 2026

Interview date
Wednesday 23rd September 2026

Interview format
• Interview inclusive of a presentation

Responsible for:
• Talent Hub Coaching Staff
• York College Head of Female Pathway
• York College Head of Male Pathway

Main Purpose of Role:
Duties and Responsibilities
The post holder will be expected to:

• Maintain clear oversight of the clubs education partnerships including contracts, service level agreements and policies
• Build and maintain professional relationships with coaching staff responsible for delivery of education programmes
• Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders from our education partners inclusive of Leadership, teaching staff and stakeholders connected to the programmes
• Identify and explore opportunities to develop education programmes in both quality and scope
• Actively explore the opportunity to open new Talent Hubs within the Yorkshire Region
• Responsible for implementing robust safeguarding procedures for York City Women aligned with club policy
• Be 1st point of contact for all safeguarding matters for York City Women and Boys Academy
• Be a visible presence in these environments and build relationships with players, parents and staff

Social Conditions
The successful candidate will split their time across multiple environments including but not limited to LNER Community Stadium, York City Training Ground, Thirsk School and Sixth Form College and York College. Some off-site working will be necessary to carry out the duties of the post.

Economic Conditions
This is a full-time position with a salary of £28,000 p.a. The post holder is entitled to 20 days of annual leave per year, York City FC staff kit will be provided along with 1 x first team season ticket for personal use.

Equality
York City FC is firmly committed to the provision of equal opportunities and strives to ensure that discrimination does not occur. All employees have a duty to ensure that discrimination does not occur and support the implementation of the club’s Equality Policy as appropriate. Any employee who discriminates on any of the grounds outlined in the Equality Policy may be subject to the club’s disciplinary procedure.

Continuous Professional Development
The post holder will be given reasonable training as required to carry out the duties of the post. The post holder will be expected to take ownership for their own continuous professional development and undertake relevant professional and vocational training, in line with job needs, throughout the duration of their employment.

Safeguarding Children
York City FC is committed to equality of opportunity and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.

This position may from time to time involve contact with children, young people, or vulnerable adults. This may be, for example, on a one-to-one basis, providing support, advice, and guidance etc. Consequently, the post-holder will be obliged to undertake an enhanced DBS check through The FA. In addition, completion of The FA Introduction to First Aid and Safeguarding Children courses is mandatory for the role.
How to apply: Please apply here: https://eflhm.eploy.net/clientarea/vacancies/editvacancy.aspx?VacancyID=3271

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Head of Education Partnerships & Designated Safeguarding Officer (Academy & Women) Job Advert