Head of Performance Support/Lead Physiotherapist

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Burton Albion FC in a senior, high‑impact role at the heart of our Academy. We are looking for an outstanding Academy Head of Performance Support / Lead Physiotherapist to lead and shape a best‑in‑class medical, rehabilitation and performance support service for our U9–U18 players.

Based at the Pirelli Stadium and Academy training grounds, you will take overall responsibility for Academy medical and physiotherapy provision, while acting as Lead Physiotherapist for the U18 squad. This is a hands‑on leadership role, combining elite‑level clinical practice with team management, strategic oversight and close collaboration with coaches and performance staff.

You will lead a multi‑disciplinary team, oversee injury prevention and rehabilitation programmes, manage medical screening and audits, and play a key role in maximising player availability and long‑term development. The role involves regular training sessions, matchdays, travel and flexible working hours to meet the demands of elite football.

We’re looking for someone who brings:

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• HCPC/CSP registration and a recognised Physiotherapy qualification
  
• Proven experience in an elite sporting or professional football environment
  
• Strong leadership skills with the confidence to lead, influence and innovate
  
• Excellent communication skills when working with players, parents and staff
  

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a genuine impact within a progressive Academy environment, supporting the development of young players at a professional football club.

Enhanced DBS required.
Burton Albion FC is committed to safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Qualifications/Experience/Knowledge

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• BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy
  
• Registration with appropriate governing body (HCPC/CSP)
  
• At least 3 – 5 years’ experience working within an elite sporting environment.
  

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• Demonstrated experience working pitch side/matchdays at an elite level.
  
• Extensive clinical assessment and treatment skills with a sound understanding of rehabilitation process from planning, preparation and rehab sessions.
  
• Maintenance medical records, audits, registers and their confidential storage using appropriate software.
  
• Experience and knowledge of GPS data and its relevant to training load and rehabilitation.
  
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to liaise with players, parents, MDT and coaches in a calm and professional manner.
  
• Demonstrate consistent leadership and management skills.
  
• Ability to work in a high pressurised environment with a flexible approach to working hours and job role to meet the demands of the business.
  
• Attention to detail, organisation and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
  
• Ability to set and maintain high personal and professional standards.
  
• Evidence of being a strong team player and ability to provide and receive feedback.
  
• Proficient knowledge of football, both tactically and technically.
  
• Be innovative with progression of the department.
  
• An outgoing and confident personality, with good interpersonal and social skills to motivate the MDT team.
  
• Able to work using own initiative, work well under pressure and as a member of a team.
  
• Committed to, and an understanding of, equality and diversity in sport.
  
• Flexible approach to meet the nature and demands of the business.
  
• Ability to meet the travel needs of the post (which includes travel across the UK and occasionally overseas).
  

The Club expects the highest standards of integrity and conduct in all matters concerning the Club and its employees. The Code of Conduct (along with the Staff Handbook) makes clear the standards of conduct expected from its employees and explains the responsibilities of the Club, as the employer. All employees are expected to act wholeheartedly in the interests of the Club at all times. Any conduct detrimental to its interests or its relations with its customers, suppliers, the general public or damaging to its public image shall be considered to be a breach of Club rules and policies. Discriminatory, offensive and violent behaviour are unacceptable and any complaints or concerns will be dealt with and acted upon.

Burton Albion are committed to ensuring that equality, inclusion and diversity of opportunity is at the very heart of everything we do to ensure we provide fair and non-prejudicial access to the services across the Club. We uphold everyone’s freedom of rights and choice to be different and aim to provide opportunities for everyone to succeed. It is the policy of the Club that no person, whether player, job applicant, employee, volunteer or customer, shall be discriminated against. The Club opposes all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination, either direct or indirect, or harassment, on the grounds of the following ‘protected characteristics’: Age, Disability, Gender Reassignment, Marriage & civil Partnership, Pregnancy & Maternity, Race, Religion or Belief, Sex and Sexual Orientation. Anyone who is found to be in breach of this could receive disciplinary action, which may well include suspension and dismissal.

The Club is fully committed to the EFL Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Standards and we particularly welcome ‘entry level’ applications from women, individuals from Black and Minority Ethnicities, the LGBT community and anyone with a disability.

Burton Albion are committed to and has both a moral and legal obligation to ensure that all children and vulnerable adults are protected and kept safe from harm whilst engaged in services organised and provided by the Club and believes that the general wellbeing, welfare and safety of all children and vulnerable adults engaged in Club activities is of the upmost importance. The Club will fulfil its responsibilities by ensuring it displays best practice in safeguarding matters – including Safer Recruitment – , carried out in a spirit of partnership and openness with the child or vulnerable adult, families and the relevant local authority.