Head of Women's Goalkeeping Development

Head of Goalkeeping Development

We are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Head of Goalkeeping Development to lead goalkeeper development across our pathway, from Academy through to First Team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for establishing and implementing a club-wide goalkeeping philosophy and development framework, creating a clear pathway for talented young goalkeepers to progress towards senior and international football.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Club's goalkeeper development strategy across Academy and First Team.
• Develop a consistent goalkeeping philosophy, curriculum and coaching methodology aligned with the Club's playing model.
• Establish clear development benchmarks and Individual Development Plans (IDPs).
• Lead, mentor and develop goalkeeper coaches across the pathway.
• Identify and accelerate the development of high-potential goalkeepers.
• Work closely with First Team staff to create effective transition opportunities for Academy goalkeepers.
• Integrate goalkeeper development with Technical, Performance, Medical and Analysis departments.
• Establish goalkeeper-specific performance profiles, KPIs and monitoring processes.
• Support goalkeeper recruitment, talent identification and succession planning.
• Ensure goalkeeper training effectively combines position-specific development with integration into team training and the Club's game model.

Essential Requirements

• UEFA Goalkeeping A Licence or equivalent recognised qualification.
• Significant goalkeeper coaching experience within elite professional football.
• Strong understanding of modern technical, tactical and physical goalkeeper development.
• Experience developing players across different stages of the performance pathway.
• Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills.
• Proven ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary environment.

Desirable

• UEFA A Licence or equivalent.
• Previous Head of Goalkeeping or Academy Goalkeeping leadership experience.
• Experience working across both Academy and First Team environments.
• Track record of developing young goalkeepers into senior professional football.
• Experience managing and developing goalkeeper coaches.
• Strong understanding of performance analysis, data and goalkeeper talent identification.

This is an exciting opportunity to shape a club-wide goalkeeper development programme, build an aligned pathway from Academy to First Team and contribute to the long-term development of elite goalkeepers.