Head of Player Care

The Head of Player Care is responsible for leading and managing the Academy's Player Care provision in line with the requirements of the Elite Player Performance Plan (EPPP), Premier League, EFL and Club policies.

The successful candidate will ensure the holistic development, welfare, safeguarding, wellbeing, educational support and personal development of all Academy players, creating a positive environment that promotes personal growth alongside football development. The Head of Player Care will work collaboratively across all Academy multidisciplinary departments to ensure players receive comprehensive support throughout their Academy journey.

This role requires a flexible working pattern, including regular evening and weekend work to support training sessions, fixtures, player reviews, parent meetings and other Academy events. Flexibility and visibility across the Academy programme are essential.