Lead Physiotherapist Football Association

Are you ready to shape the future of elite women’s football?

The FA is seeking an experienced and forward‑thinking Women’s Lead Physiotherapist to oversee and deliver a world‑class physiotherapy service for the Senior England Women’s team. This pivotal role is responsible for providing performance advantages through the optimal availability and capability of players on the international stage.

You’ll play a key role in shaping the medical landscape across the England Women’s teams, leading and contributing to innovative FA projects, guidelines, and policies that raise standards nationwide. As a senior leader, you’ll also mentor and develop physiotherapy services throughout the women’s pathway.

• Lead and deliver a world‑class physiotherapy service to England Women’s Senior Team and manage soft tissue therapy provision on camp.
• Contribute to the development of an overall strategy for performance support which encompasses best practice in all aspects of preparation, player management and performance medicine for women’s international football.
• Provide professional leadership and alignment of physiotherapy services across England Women’s Football.
• Lead and assist in the development of guidelines, projects, policies and related educational content for all aspects of performance medicine.
• Develop close working relationships with the Senior Team Coaches and support staff to ensure a cohesive multi‑disciplinary approach at all times.
• Manage the delivery of all services within agreed allocated budgets.
• Develop excellent working relationships with peers in women’s professional clubs to enable optimal management of international players.
• Lead the recruitment, development and retention of Physiotherapists, soft‑tissue & other related therapies for the Senior women’s team and support as required with Pathway Physiotherapy recruitment.
• Lead collaboration with the Men’s and Para team’s physiotherapy services to develop world‑class standards across the game.
• Develop and maintain an extensive network of organisations and individuals outside football with whom to share and develop best practices.
• Execute additional tasks as required to meet the FA’s changing priorities.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures to ensure the highest standards of health, safety, and well‑being can be maintained.

• Chartered physiotherapist with HCPC registration.
• Extensive experience (>7 years) as a Lead Team Physiotherapist in elite sport.
• MSc in Sports Physiotherapy, Strength and Conditioning, Sport and Exercise Medicine, or another related field.
• Outstanding academic and applied knowledge of contemporary practice in physiotherapy & rehabilitation.
• Outstanding ability to communicate and build relationships with athletes, staff, and wider groups of stakeholders.
• Excellent ability to interpret and utilise data related to athlete health and physical performance.
• Experience utilising Athlete Management Systems and Microsoft operating systems.
• Track record of successfully integrating into an MDT of staff.
• Excellent planning and prioritisation skills.
• Experience in line management and development of Physiotherapists.

• Management of teams of medical professionals.
• Experience in international sport.
• Experience in international or club football.
• Knowledge of the women’s game.
• Knowledge and experience in Female Athlete Health.
• Experience working in multiple sports or in differing cultures/environments.
• Current ATMMIF qualification.

Interviews for this position are scheduled for mid‑March. If this timing presents any difficulties for you, please inform the careers team as soon as possible.

We are committed to ensuring everyone can flourish in their roles, to achieve this we have unique office spaces under the arch of the iconic Wembley National Stadium, which is the home of English Football. We are also delighted to offer a world‑class, Elite Performance Centre, St. George’s Park in Staffordshire which is an exceptional setting to develop and inspire high‑performing England teams and leaders.

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