Women's Physiotherapy Pathway Lead

Are you ready to make a real impact on the next generation of elite women's footballers? The FA is on the hunt for an Women’s Physiotherapy Pathway Lead to drive innovation, excellence, and player performance across England’s Women’s pathway teams (U15 – U23).

In this pivotal role, you will shape and deliver a cutting‑edge physiotherapy programme, with a sharp focus on supporting priority players, optimising readiness, and maximising selection availability. Your work will directly contribute to our mission of Winning Together, helping England’s finest talent reach their full potential.

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• Lead a programme of excellent physiotherapy delivery across England Women’s pathway teams.
  
• Deliver as a Physiotherapist for an identified England Women’s pathway team – involving international camps, tournaments and travel with a team throughout the season.
  
• Manage a team of Women’s pathway Physiotherapists, ensuring high standards of medical care are delivered.
  
• Develop a framework for the physiotherapy team to support player development across our pathway teams.
  
• Assist in the strategy development and direction for the pathway physiotherapy team, aligned to the wider Women’s Technical strategy.
  
• Develop and implement a player medical curriculum aligned to the age and stage of the player/team.
  
• Lead on the prioritisation and delivery of key research projects which support the overall strategy and give a competitive advantage.
  
• Assist in developing FA medical policies and Performance Medicine strategies supporting best practice in preparation and management of players for international football.
  
• Manage the overall contribution of the Physiotherapy department within the MDT planning and review process.
  
• Oversee the planning and delivery of Pathway tournaments, striving to deliver a competitive edge and support performance.
  
• Manage the capture and recording of physical/medical data of players to support player management.
  
• Ensure the management of camp‑related kit and consumables across the pathway.
  
• Work with the England Women’s Senior Team Physiotherapist, Head of Performance Medicine, England Teams’ Doctor and other MDT pathway leads to ensure alignment across the plan of work.
  
• Work with key stakeholders and clubs to maximise the availability of players.
  
• Support the recruitment and development of staff to ensure the best possible provision for England Women’s teams.
  
• Work with the Women’s Talent Pathway and Club Pathway to ensure medical standards and provision are aligned to medical governance and the Women’s Game.
  
• 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.
  
• As part of the FA’s commitment to ensuring a safe environment for everyone in football, every employee will be required to complete a DBS check.
  

Essential for the role:

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• Chartered physiotherapist with HCPC registration.
  
• Extensive experience delivering physiotherapy in elite sport.
  
• Outstanding academic and applied knowledge of contemporary practice in physiotherapy & rehabilitation.
  
• Track record of successfully integrating into MDT coaching teams.
  
• Excellent physiotherapy and rehabilitation delivery skills.
  
• Excellent operational management and planning skills.
  
• Knowledge of the Women’s international game.
  
• Ability to create excellent relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
  
• Ability to create presentations and deliver to a wide range of stakeholders.
  

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• Master’s degree or higher in sports science or related discipline.
  
• Experience managing/leading teams of medical professionals.
  
• Experience in international sport.
  
• Experience in international or club football.
  
• Experience working with adolescent and pathway athletes.
  
• Knowledge of the elite female domestic game.
  
• Knowledge of the England Talent Pathway.
  
• Experience in project management.
  

We are committed to ensuring everyone can flourish in their roles, offering a world‑class, Elite Performance Centre at St. George’s Park in Staffordshire. We also provide a range of benefits, including:

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• Access to event‑day tickets at Wembley Stadium, alongside a host of regular internal events throughout the season.
  
• Free, nutritious lunches at Wembley Stadium and St. George’s Park.
  
• Free private medical cover.
  
• A contributory pension scheme.
  
• An additional ‘Thank You’ day leave, volunteering days and 25 days annual leave (full‑time, permanent contract).
  
• A hybrid working model offering greater flexibility.
  

Currently, we are working within a hybrid working model whereby the expectation is to work from your contractual location for part of the week, and as and when required by the team. The remaining days can be worked remotely. We will continue to monitor this model and adjust it if deemed necessary.

We pride ourselves in offering a competitive salary as well as great opportunities to develop and grow in your role.

We are a diverse workplace, aspiring to represent football across the country. The Football Association actively promotes inclusion and diversity, encouraging you to be the best version of yourself at work.

We welcome applications from everyone and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.

As part of the FA’s commitment to ensuring a safe environment for everyone in football, every employee will be required to complete a DBS check.