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Talent Placement Manager, Remote Player Support
Manchester City
City Football Group (CFG) is the holding company established to oversee the creation and administration of a network of linked clubs and other footballing operations under the aegis of Manchester City.
Job Posted- 11 Oct 2025
Status- Full Time
Location- England
Closing date- 24 Oct 2025
At City Football Group, we’re creating opportunities that don’t exist anywhere else in football. This role puts you at the heart of our player development journey — supporting and guiding our loan players, building trusted relationships across clubs and stakeholders, and using (and expanding) your network to shape the future of talent at the very highest level. Acting as both coach and ambassador, you’ll create a positive environment where players can thrive, while representing CFG’s values across our global football family.
This is Your City
As part of our team, you will be entitled to 26 days annual leave plus an additional day off for your birthday, private healthcare and a simply health cash plan, an annual discretionary bonus, plus a range of partnership and lifestyle discounts.
Your Impact
- Player Case Management – Act as case manager for a defined group of players, coordinating multi-disciplinary support, managing on-boarding processes, and ensuring Individual Development Plans (IDPs) and Player Passports are effectively handed over and followed.
- Performance Monitoring & Insight – Provide regular technical and tactical feedback through live and video observations, performance reports, and mid/end-of-season reviews to inform player pathways and development decisions.
- Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement – Work closely with academy staff, loan clubs, coaches, and the Remote Player Support team to align development goals, build strong working relationships, and ensure IDPs are consistently supported.
- Player Communication & Support – Maintain regular contact with loan players to deliver feedback, motivate, promote professional behaviours, and provide technical/tactical guidance.
- Technical Coaching & Development Delivery – Design and deliver tailored coaching sessions during elite training camps, pre-season, and rehabilitation programmes to enhance player development and return-to-play readiness.
- Analysis & Content Creation – Produce detailed video and performance analysis, presentations, and player reports to support reviews, loan decisions, and the work of the wider Talent Placement and Remote Player Support teams.
What we are looking for
Experience
- Significant experience in a professional football club or elite sporting environment.
- Proven track record of building effective relationships with coaches and practitioners across diverse backgrounds.
Qualifications & Knowledge
- UEFA A, Pro or Youth Licence (or equivalent).
- Strong understanding of talent development and performance pathways, with knowledge of European leagues and structures.
- Established and trusted network within the football industry.
Skills & Attributes
- High levels of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality, with behaviours that promote respect and trust.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, able to engage effectively with players, coaches, and stakeholders at all levels.
- Highly organised, with proven ability to plan, prioritise, and manage a varied workload under pressure.
- Proficient in creating presentations, video analysis, and Individual Development Plans (IDPs).
- Flexible and adaptable, comfortable with international travel and the demands of a dynamic, 24/7 football environment.
- Committed to continuous improvement and self-development.
How to Apply
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