Job Purpose
This role is pivotal in taking our women and girl’s football ambitions to the next level and to influence the future of women and girl's football at our club.
We have ambitions to grow, move up the pyramid and to develop a forward-thinking, successful and professional women’s football programme.
Main Responsibilities
- Develop a comprehensive strategy for the women and girl's football programme and deliver on our key aim ‘to be the best in Wales’.
- Establish and manage an ongoing strategic review process which provides robust monitoring and evaluation of the objectives involving all key staff, departments and stakeholders.
- Oversee recruitment and scouting processes and assist in the evaluation and signing of potential players.
- Develop and oversee a player development plan and pathway that enhance technical, physical, and tactical skills, ensuring progression from youth programmes.
- Manage the Head of Women’s Football Operations and Head Coach to ensure that the implementation of the strategy is delivered and drive high-performance standards.
- Collaborate with coaching staff to develop and implement team strategies and training programmes.
- Act as an advocate and spokesperson for the club's women and girl's programme, actively promoting the team’s interests and advancements at industry events, in media interviews, and through public speaking opportunities; proactively engage with football authorities to influence policy, secure resources, and champion initiatives that support the growth and development of women's football.
- Collaborate with the Head Coach and Head of Women’s Football to strategically recruit and integrate players and coaching staff that align with the team’s tactical needs, club culture, and strategic goals, while overseeing a robust scouting network and player development pathway to ensure continuous talent acquisition and professional development.
- Monitor team performance against club goals and benchmarks. Implement continuous improvement strategies for all areas of the women and girl's programme.
- Maintain and develop relationships with key stakeholders including regulatory bodies, sponsors, community groups, and the media to promote the women's team.
- Prepare and manage the budget for the women’s football operations, ensuring resources are allocated effectively to achieve our objectives.
- Implement and manage the club’s soon-to-be-established women’s technical board.
- Collaborate with the club's communication, marketing and commercial teams to help them develop and execute strategies that enhance the visibility and commercial viability of the women and girl's football programme.
- Implement and monitor player development and welfare programmes.
- Have an understanding and awareness of Equality & Inclusion best practice relating to a sporting environment in order to increase female participation.
- Any other duties as requested.
Safeguarding Responsibilities
- We are committed to ensuring everyone who engages with the Club has a positive, safe, and supportive experience. Staff are required to comply with all aspects of the Club Safeguarding Policies and arrangements and to take personal responsibility and care to enable strong safeguarding practices to be embedded in the Club.
- HEALTH & SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Take responsibility and care for the health and safety of yourself and other employees and members of the public who may be affected by your acts or omissions at work.
- To comply with all aspects of the Club’s Health & Safety Policy and arrangements, to enable the company to perform its civil and statutory obligations in relation to Health & Safety.
Equality, Diversity And Inclusion Responsibilities
- Hold a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
About The Candidate
EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
- Previous experience in a similar role in women’s football and a strong knowledge of the football landscape in Wales and England.
- UEFA A licence.
- Proven experience of creating, leading and executing strategic plans within women’s football.
- Experience in negotiation to effectively handle contracts, player transfers, and sponsorship deals.
- Experienced people leader.
- Experience in successfully developing and reporting on budgets.
- Experience of leading, planning and managing projects and successfully delivering targets to implement change
Personal Specification – Skills / Abilities Required
- Strong leadership skills to motivate, guide, and manage the coaching staff, players, and other employees.
- Organisation skills to manage and oversee various functions.
- Analytical skills.
- Ability to spot and develop football talents.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
- Holds a passion for developing women’s football.
- Leads with example with the ability to bring teams together to drive high performance.
- Byddai hyfedredd yn y Gymraeg yn fantais amlwg
About The Club
CLUB VALUES
Code of Conduct
Wrexham Football Club expects the highest standards of integrity and conduct in all matters concerning the Club and its employees. The Code of Conduct 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 always act wholeheartedly in the interests of the Club. Any conduct detrimental to its interests or its relations with its customers, suppliers, the public or damaging to its public image shall 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.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Wrexham Football Club are committed to ensuring that equality, diversity and inclusion 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 as we are under represented in these areas; we particularly welcome ‘entry level’ applications from women, individuals from Black and Minority Ethnicities, the LGBT community and anyone with a disability.
Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment
Wrexham Football Club 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.
Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar a potential candidate from working with the Club. This will depend on the nature of the position and the circumstances and background of the offence(s) committed. As an organisation using the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) to assess applicant’s suitability for positions of trust, the Club complies fully with the DBS Code of Practice and undertakes to treat all applicants for positions fairly. Potential applicants need to check on the government website (https://www.gov.uk/tell-employer-or-college-about-criminal-record/what-information-you-need-to-give) whether cautions / convictions should be disclosed as part of their application.
CLUB VALUES
Code of Conduct
Wrexham Football Club expects the highest standards of integrity and conduct in all matters concerning the Club and its employees. The Code of Conduct 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 always act wholeheartedly in the interests of the Club. Any conduct detrimental to its interests or its relations with its customers, suppliers, the public or damaging to its public image shall 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.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Wrexham Football Club are committed to ensuring that equality, diversity and inclusion 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 as we are under represented in these areas; we particularly welcome ‘entry level’ applications from women, individuals from Black and Minority Ethnicities, the LGBT community and anyone with a disability.
Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment
Wrexham Football Club 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.
Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar a potential candidate from working with the Club. This will depend on the nature of the position and the circumstances and background of the offence(s) committed. As an organisation using the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) to assess applicant’s suitability for positions of trust, the Club complies fully with the DBS Code of Practice and undertakes to treat all applicants for positions fairly. Potential applicants need to check on the government website (https://www.gov.uk/tell-employer-or-college-about-criminal-record/what-information-you-need-to-give) whether cautions / convictions should be disclosed as part of their application.
