Stoke City Football Club of the English Football League is looking for a Head Coach for our Women’s Development Team to support its operations at the Clayton Wood Training Ground.

Reporting into our Women’s and Girls’ Performance Director, the successful applicant will be responsible for leading the Women’s Development Team and providing players with the best coaching programme and opportunities to progress into the Women’s First Team.

You will work in collaboration with the Women’s multi-disciplinary team as well as having a close working relationship with Women’s First Team Head Coach.

Main Responsibilities:

• Leading the coaching of the Stoke City Women’s Development Team in alignment with the Women’s First Team, supporting player development and establishing a clear pathway to the First Team.
• Creating a strong team identity where every player understands expectations, maximising on field and off field opportunities to build confidence, cohesion and a positive spirit and energy.
• Collaborating closely with the Women’s First Team Head Coach on player recommendations and squad selection, effectively communicating decisions to the coaching team and players.
• Building strong working relationships with Stoke City Women's staff and key stakeholders across the Club.
• Planning effective training weeks and match days while ensuring operational efficiency.
• Operating to best practice principles to ensure successful campaign outcomes.
• Contributing to the strategic direction of the Club and supporting the delivery of strategic milestones and goals for the Women's programme.
• Attending media briefings and managing media interactions within agreed boundaries to enhance the reputation of the Club.
• Executing additional tasks as required by the Women’s and Girls’ Performance Director to meet the evolving priorities of Stoke City Women’s Team and Stoke City Football Club.

Key Skills, Qualifications and Experience:

• UEFA B Licence essential.
• Working with elite players and coaches, with a track record of high development.
• A strong understanding of the women’s football pathway and league structures.
• Ability to build effective relationships with coaches and players.
• Inspirational coaching attributes with a passion for player development.
• Expert knowledge of talent identification processes and methodologies.
• Outstanding leadership and strategic planning skills.
• Previous playing and/or coaching experience within the women’s game

The ideal candidate will be available to work evenings and weekends to cover matchday fixtures and other adhoc events.

Positions will be offered on a casual and intermittent basis. All relevant training will be provided.

This organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and DBS checks at the appropriate level will be obtained prior to employment commencing.

To apply, please complete and return the application form and equality and diversity monitoring form along with your CV and a covering letter, to Human Resources, SCFC Jobs, bet365 Stadium, Stanley Matthews Way, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 4EG or email to stokejobs@stokecityfc.com quoting ‘WDVFTHC2510SCFCW’ in the subject line. Alternatively, email stokejobs@stokecityfc.com for an application form.

Closing date for applications is Monday 10th November 2025.

Stoke City Football Club endorses the principle of Equality and will strive to ensure that everyone who wishes to be involved in the Club will be treated fairly and with respect, regardless of their age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion and belief, sex or sexual orientation.

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