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United Kingdom, Birmingham · Job Posted April 11, 2026
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Job Description
This is a senior leadership role within the Academy performance structure, where you will lead the physiotherapy provision and directly influence the development of players progressing towards First Team Football. You will not only deliver high-level clinical support but help set the direction, standards, and expectations for physiotherapy across the pathway.
Job Responsibility
Lead the Physiotherapy Service across all Academy age groups
Set and drive return-to-performance standards aligned to department expectations
Maximise player health, robustness, and availability
Develop, mentor and challenge staff to consistently raise standards across the pathway
Lead rehabilitation and return-to-performance planning and delivery
Oversee injury audit and availability tracking to inform practice
Contribute to athletic development and injury prevention frameworks
Provide clear multi-disciplinary team (MDT) communication
Requirements
BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy (minimum 2:1)
MSc in Physiotherapy (or equivalent)
Membership to the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP)
Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
Experience operating within an elite, full-time performance environment
Experience delivering physiotherapy support to high-level athletes
Ideally experience within the Professional Development Phase, with exposure to First Team environments
Confident managing complex injuries and making clear, informed decisions in fast-paced settings
Strong clinical reasoning
Understanding of the demands of developing players, with experience across growth and maturation, injury prevention, and athletic development