Hartpury University and Hartpury College
College Women’s Football Head Coach
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College Women’s Football Head Coach
Head of Hartpury College Women’s Football Programme – Permanent Position
£28,561 per annum | 37.5 hours per week
About the Role
Lead and manage the Hartpury College Women’s Football Programme, creating a high-performance, values-driven environment that promotes excellence both on and off the pitch.
Key Responsibilities:
- Drive recruitment of talented female footballers and facilitate their athletic and personal development.
- Collaborate on strategic planning, coaching, recruitment, performance objectives, and long-term development goals across the college and university women’s football programmes.
- Develop a clear vision for the programme that aligns with Hartpury Football’s mission: "To be the best environment for developing people and performance."
- Foster a supportive, professional, and enriching culture for players and staff.
- Ensure holistic athlete development by working with academic, coaching, and support staff.
- Act as an ambassador for Hartpury Football, representing its values and aspirations at all levels within the sport.
About You
Essential:
- Degree-level qualification in Sports Coaching, Sports Science, or a related discipline.
- UEFA B Licence (or higher, with UEFA A desirable) OR a recognition teaching qualification (e.g., PGCE).
- Proven experience in coaching high-performance or elite-level athletes, with a strong understanding of player development and performance environments.
- Experience in leadership and management—the ability to inspire teams and cultivate a high-performance, inclusive culture.
- Commitment to high-quality coaching, ongoing professional development, and promoting Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) in sport and education.
- Passion for nurturing student-athletes with mentorship, motivation, and alignment to Hartpury Football’s values.
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Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your career and well-being:
- Hybrid working (blended office and home working)
- 25 days annual leave (rising to 30 days with tenure) + bank holidays
- Wellbeing support including an Employee Assistance Programme
- Generous pension scheme (LGPS)
- Employee Discounts Scheme
- Onsite fitness facilities
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Support for continuous professional development
- Flexible working opportunities
- Enhanced maternity, adoption, and paternity leave
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About Us
Hartpury University and Hartpury College are leaders in sport, veterinary nursing, agriculture, equine, and animal sciences, based on a 360-hectare campus in Gloucestershire. The University ranks in the top 10 nationally for Teaching Quality (The Times & Sunday Times 2025) and boasts 97% graduate employability, while the College holds Ofsted Outstanding status.
Our Commitment:
- A passionate, innovative work culture with strong support networks.
- Diversity and inclusion—we welcome applicants from ethnically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQI+ communities, and disabled candidates, ensuring equitable access to this role.
- Safeguarding is a priority; all staff must uphold child and young person welfare.
- Disability Confident Employer—acceptable Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks for successful candidates.
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