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LFCW Education and Player Care Lead
Liverpool Football Club
Liverpool Football Club is a professional football club that competes in the Premier League, the top tier of English football.
Job Posted- 24 Sep 2025
Status- Full Time
Location- England
Closing date- 7 Oct 2025
About the role
LFCW Education and Player Care Lead
We have an exciting opportunity for an individual to join our Liverpool FC Women’s team as an Education and Player Care Lead as we champion every player’s journey, on the pitch, in the classroom, and beyond. We’re building a supportive, high-performance environment where everyone can thrive, achieve their goals, and shape a brighter future together.
What will you be doing?
Academic Support & Partnerships:
You will ensure every player receives the guidance and resources needed to successfully balance their academic studies with their football commitments, working closely with education partners to create a supportive dual-career environment.
Curriculum & Programme Delivery:
You will design and deliver a high-quality education programme, including sport-specific courses and qualifications, that aligns with the club’s standards and supports each player’s academic and athletic development.
Player Care & Personal Development:
You will lead the creation of a holistic player care curriculum and individual development plans, providing tailored support to help players thrive both personally and professionally throughout their academy journey.
Transition & Future Pathways:
You will guide and empower players to make informed decisions about their next steps after the academy, ensuring they are well-prepared for future academic, sporting, or career opportunities.
Who are we looking for?
To be successful in this role the ideal candidate will hold a relevant undergraduate degree and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), with a specialism in sport and experience delivering Level 3 Sport courses. They will have a proven track record in teaching or pastoral roles within secondary, further, or higher education settings, and demonstrate excellence in both group and one-to-one learning delivery. Experience working with elite athletes, proficiency in using presentation tools such as PowerPoint or Keynote, and expertise in developing individual education plans are also essential.
Desirable Skills and Experience
In addition, holding a Level 3 Certificate in Talented Athlete Lifestyle Support (TALS) or Athlete Personal Development and Lifestyle (APDL), as well as knowledge of the Diploma in Sporting Excellence (DiSE), would be highly advantageous and further enhance the ability to support the holistic development of our players.
Why should you apply?
This is a full-time perm position working 35 hours per week. Your main base will be our Melwood Training Centre.
To reward your hard work and commitment we offer a competitive salary, 25 days holiday (plus 8 bank holidays and the option to purchase up to an additional 5 days) and a contributory pension scheme.
You will have access to our benefits kit bag where you can get high street discounts, and a selection of benefit schemes you can join. There are opportunities to get involved with volunteering through our LFC Foundation to give back to the local community.
At Liverpool Football Club, we have an unwavering commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and are always looking to making a positive difference in the communities that we operate within. We are proud of our achievements in this area; maintaining the Premier League Equality Standard Advanced Level, becoming a founding signatory of the Football Association’s Football Leadership Diversity Code and being recognised as a leader in this important area on and off the pitch. We take our responsibilities in this area seriously and through the work being done across the club, we are committed to increasing the diversity of our people and becoming an increasingly inclusive workplace for all. We are committed to hiring great people representative of diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills across our entire business. If you share our enthusiasm and passion for inclusivity, then we want to hear from you.
Liverpool FC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all Colleagues and Volunteers to share this commitment. This role is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.
How to Apply
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