Head of Football FC

Job Description Job Role

To provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for the women’s and girls’ pathway at Cardiff City Football Club Women, establishing a clear vision, strong identity, and high-performance culture across all age groups. The role drives the long-term growth of the programme while managing the team to deliver sustained success. It also leads the continued evolution of the women’s programme to maintain domestic dominance and strengthen the club’s ability to compete and advance in the UEFA Women’s Champions League.

Through strong leadership and collaboration, the postholder ensures that players and staff are supported, standards are upheld, and the women’s and girls’ game continues to thrive within the club and wider community.

• Develop and implement a clear, long-term vision for the women’s and girl’s programme, aligned with the clubs’ values and ambitions.
• Oversee the full female pathway, ensuring a seamless progression from Academy teams through to the senior Team.
• Foster an inclusive, safe, and high-performance environment where players and staff can thrive and fulfil their potential.
• Work collaboratively with club leadership and the Community Foundation to grow participation, visibility and community engagement within the women’s and girls’ game.
• Champion the club’s commitment to equality, inclusion, and the growth of women’s football, both within the organisation and in the wider community.

• Lead and manage all aspects of the women’s senior team including coaching, match preparation, planning and performance analysis.
• Deliver a clear playing philosophy and identity that reflects the club’s values and maximises player strengths.
• Manage player development, behaviour, welfare, and performance, ensuring high standards on and off the pitch.
• Recruit and retain senior team players in line with club strategy and budget to build a competitive, balanced, and high performing squad.
• Lead a multi-disciplinary team, collaborating with medical and support staff to ensure a holistic approach to performance.

• Monitor and evaluate the performance of the female programme, including player pathways from the Academy to the senior Team.
• Establish and maintain a robust talent identification and development framework across all age groups.
• Ensure coaching standards, session design and player development plans are consistent and aligned across the pathway.
• Work closely with academy coaches to identify high-potential players and support their transition into senior football.

• Lead the day-to-day operations of the women’s and girls’ programme, ensuring smooth coordination across all teams and age groups to support high quality delivery across coaching, performance and player welfare.
• Oversee scheduling, equipment and logistics for training, matches, facilities, and staff to ensure efficient and effective use of club resources.
• Ensure the club meets all regulatory, safeguarding, and governance requirements relating to the women’s and girl’s game.
• Collaborate with the club’s commercial, marketing and communications teams to maximise revenue opportunities, to support sustainable growth and competitive performance across the women’s and girls’ pathway.
• Act as a primary contact for the league and any other relevant stakeholders and represent the club at relevant competition meetings.
• Work with the Head of Football operations to effectively manage the department budget and forecast operational needs.
• Undertake other reasonable duties as requested by the CEO/Head of Football Operations.

This is a leadership role requiring regular evening and weekend work, including matchdays and training sessions. The successful candidate will be expected to represent Cardiff City Women with professionalism, integrity, and commitment to the continued growth of the Women’s game in Wales.

• To take responsibility for your own health, safety, and welfare, ensuring compliance with Cardiff City Football Club’s…