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You will be updated with latest job alerts via emailJob Title: Technical Coach & Recruitment Lead - Womens First Team
Department: Fan & Community Relations
Reporting: Womens Football Consultant
Location: Brentford FC main offices and training/match locations
Closing Date: 31 July 2025
Brentford FC is a bit different to other Premier League football clubs. We put our fans first we are a true community club and while we are financially sustainable we are not afraid to take calculated risks. We take huge pride in our environment and culture within the Club which focuses on development inclusion and not being afraid to think differently.
Being progressive humble and respectful while sticking together as one team across the Club guides how we work and the decisions we make each day.
We also firmly believe that a diverse workforce is a better workforce which will help us develop ideas solve problems and ultimately grow Brentford FC.
We play in a brand-new stadium 15 minutes from Heathrow in vibrant west London.
We will never forget where we have come from but we are excited about the future that lies ahead.
Come join us.
The Role of the Womens First Team Technical Coach & Recruitment Lead
Brentford FC has an exciting opportunity for an innovative and progressive technical coach to assist the Womens First Team Head Coach and in a dual role lead our recruitment. They will join our expanding womens football department part-time on a 0.5 FTE fixed term contract (approximately 20 hours per week). They will assist in all areas relating to the training and preparation of the first team as delegated by the head coach. In addition in collaboration with key staff they will take a lead role in planning and delivering a data informed approach to the identification tracking and recruitment of players for our first team as we build a strategy to deliver our longer-term ambitions to progress up the womens football pyramid.
The womens first team gained promotion from Tier 6 this season and will step up to compete in Tier 5 for the 2025/26 season with matches mainly on Sunday afternoons. This is a great opportunity for someone with a passion for coaching and for data combining a technical pitch-based role with recruitment responsibilities. On the pitch we are looking for an individual who excels at session design and can collaborate with the head coach to plan and deliver game-related practices that maximise the tactical preparation of players fosters problem solving and decision making and where appropriate driving intensity that meets or exceeds the demands of the game. Off the pitch we are looking for someone who understands how to use data in football but also how to translate insights in a coach/player friendly way.
Being progressive humble and respectful is important. We are looking for an individual that can come on a journey with us. We have plans to grow and evolve our womens programme through thoughtful leadership and innovation; identifying where we can do things differently whilst also establishing Brentford FC Women into the fabric of English domestic womens football.
Main Accountabilities
General Club Accountabilities
Key Internal Relationships
Womens First Team Head Coach
Womens Football Consultant
General Manager/Club Secretary
Recruitment staff (Scouts)
Medical and performance staff
Player welfare and safeguarding staff
Person Specification - Essential Characteristics
Person Specification Desirable Characteristics
Inclusion Statement
Brentford FC is an organisation which values and is passionate about diversity and inclusivity. Whilst our recruitment decisions are always based on merit and suitability we welcome and encourage applications from qualified candidates including those from underrepresented groups such as those from ethnically diverse backgrounds women those from the LGBTQ community and those with disabilities. Should you require any workplace accommodations (also known as reasonable adjustments) you will have the opportunity to let us know at the appropriate points in the hiring process.
Safeguarding Statement
Brentford FC is committed to equality diversity and the safeguarding and welfare of all children and adults at risk. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and to contribute to a safe and inclusive environment for everyone involved in the Club.
As part of our safeguarding culture all staff are required to undertake role-appropriate safeguarding training and to follow the Clubs safeguarding policies and procedures. These include the timely reporting of any concerns to the Clubs Safeguarding Team.
All appointments are subject to safer recruitment practices. Pre-employment screening will be carried out which - depending on the role - may include an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Brentford FC recognises the value of a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from individuals with a range of backgrounds. A criminal record will not necessarily prohibit an applicant from employment. This will depend on the nature of the role and the circumstances of any offences. However we remind individuals that it is a criminal offence for a person barred from engaging in regulated activity to apply for a role that involves such activity.
Our safeguarding policies and further information can be found here: note that where appropriate for the role you will be required to complete additional background checks such as Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks and police checks for any time you have lived or worked outside of the UK in the last 10 years. You can find out more about this at also note that a CV application will not be sufficient. Applications will not be considered where the application form has not been completed in full.
If the role you are applying for involves regulated activity and you have been shortlisted for a first stage interview you will be asked to fill out a Declaration of Offences Form.
Reference Requests
By submitting this application you consent to us contacting two professional referees. These individuals should be able to verify the educational and/or employment details you provided during the application process and speak to your work ethic skills and overall suitability for the role. References will only be requested if you are successful at the selection stage. At that time you will be asked to provide the necessary contact information.
Full Time