Employer: Motherwell Football Club (Lead Employer)
Partner Organisation: Motherwell FC Community Trust
Location: Fir Park Stadium
Contract: Full-time (split 0.5 FTE Motherwell FC / 0.5 FTE Motherwell FC Community Trust)
Salary: £27,500
Reports to: CEO, Motherwell FC & Football Development Manager, Motherwell FC Community Trust
Purpose of the role
Motherwell Football Club and Motherwell FC Community Trust are jointly recruiting an ambitious and experienced individual to lead the growth and development of girls' football across both organisations.
This unique and exciting position combines grassroots and elite development responsibilities, with the aim of providing girls in Lanarkshire with high-quality opportunities to try, play, compete and perform at a level appropriate to them.
The successful candidate will oversee the development of girls' football programmes and teams within the Community Trust and manage the day-to-day operations of the Motherwell FC Girls' Academy.
Key responsibilities Motherwell FC Community Trust (0.5 FTE)
- Lead on the strategic growth of girls' grassroots football programmes across the Trust.
- Increase the number of registered female players within Motherwell FC Community Trust teams.
- Recruit, support, and develop volunteer coaches and officials.
- Plan and deliver weekly introductory football sessions for girls taking their first steps into the game.
- Design and deliver a structured talent development programme offering high-quality, academy-style coaching for players from all grassroots clubs.
- Build relationships with local schools to promote girls' football and deliver school-based engagement sessions.
- Represent the Trust at community events to increase participation and visibility.
- Ensure all relevant documentation, reporting, and compliance requirements are completed in line with funders, governing body, and safeguarding standards.
Key responsibilities Motherwell Football Club (0.5 FTE)
- Manage the operational and football development aspects of Motherwell FC's Girls' Academy (U13, U15, U17), ensuring the agreed upon annual budget is met.
- Oversee all administrative, logistical, and compliance requirements for academy operations, including the Scottish FA's audit processes, players registrations, organising fixtures and communicating with stakeholders.
- Recruit, manage, and develop a high-quality coaching and support team across the age groups as required.
- Design and implement a player development programme aligned with the club's philosophy.
- Liaise with the Women's First Team Manager to ensure alignment with the wider club strategy.
- Support player welfare and progression, including transition opportunities into higher levels of the game, ensuring the club's policies and standards are adhered to.
- Maintain strong communication with players, parents, and relevant stakeholders to ensure a positive environment and professional culture.
- Represent the Club at all appropriate SWPL and Scottish FA meetings.
Essential criteria
- Minimum UEFA B Licence (or UEFA C Licence and currently enrolled in UEFA B course).
- Minimum 2 years' experience in football development, coach development, or academy management.
- Proven track record of developing and delivering football programmes for girls.
- Excellent understanding of girls and women's football in Scotland.
- Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
- Experience of working to a budget and managing expenditure controls in a sports setting.
- Ability to work flexibly, including evenings and weekends as required.
- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
- Enhanced PVG / safeguarding clearance (or willingness to obtain).
Desirable criteria
- Experience working in a professional club or academy environment, preferably in girls and women's sport.
- Formal qualification in sports management, coaching, or related discipline.
- Knowledge of the Scottish FA's National Player Pathway and Coach Education framework.
- Experience in talent identification and player development planning.
- Experience in managing staff and volunteers.
Personal attributes
- Passionate about developing girls' and women's football.
- Professional, approachable, and able to build positive relationships.
- Highly motivated and self-directed, with strong attention to detail.
- Resilient with the ability to work efficiently under pressure.
- Committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
- A team player who can work collaboratively across departments and partner organisations.
Motherwell Football Club and Motherwell FC Community Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As this role involves working with vulnerable people, the successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced PVG check prior to commencing employment.
How to apply
To apply, please submit a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role and a current CV detailing relevant experience and qualifications.
Applications should be sent to vacancies@motherwellfc.co.uk by 12pm on Friday 5th December 2025.
Safeguarding statement
The Club is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The Club have systems in place to ensure that the welfare of vulnerable groups is dealt with appropriately ad sensitively.
Everyone working at the Club has a duty of care to safeguard the welfare of children and young people by creating an environment that protects them from harm. Our standards of practice ensure all staff are fully ware and understand their responsibilities under safeguarding legislation and statutory guidance.
The Club ensures that all staff that have a direct responsibility for children, young people, or vulnerable adults, have been subject to the most stringent of recruitment practices which include Disclosure PVG checks and reference checks.
Equality statement
The individual must always carry out their duties with due regard to the Clubs policies and procedures and in particular the Club's Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy.
The individual must ensure a positive commitment towards equality and diversity by treating others fairly and not committing any form of direct or indirect discrimination, victimisation, or harassment of any description and to promote positive working relationships between all internal and external stakeholders. The individual must contribute to encouraging equality and respecting diversity by embedding such values I the workplace and challenging inappropriate behaviour and process.