Head of Women's Goalkeeping Development

Head of Goalkeeping Development We are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Head of Goalkeeping Development to lead goalkeeper development across our pathway, from Academy through to First Team. The successful candidate will be responsible for establishing and implementing a club-wide goalkeeping philosophy and development framework, creating a clear pathway for talented young goalkeepers to progress towards senior and international football. Key Responsibilities - Lead the Club's goalkeeper development strategy across Academy and First Team. - Develop a consistent goalkeeping philosophy, curriculum and coaching methodology aligned with the Club's playing model. - Establish clear development benchmarks and Individual Development Plans (IDPs). - Lead, mentor and develop goalkeeper coaches across the pathway. - Identify and accelerate the development of high-potential goalkeepers. - Work closely with First Team staff to create effective transition opportunities for Academy goalkeepers. - Integrate goalkeeper development with Technical, Performance, Medical and Analysis departments. - Establish goalkeeper-specific performance profiles, KPIs and monitoring processes. - Support goalkeeper recruitment, talent identification and succession planning. - Ensure goalkeeper training effectively combines position-specific development with integration into team training and the Club's game model. Essential Requirements - UEFA Goalkeeping A Licence or equivalent recognised qualification. - Significant goalkeeper coaching experience within elite professional football. - Strong understanding of modern technical, tactical and physical goalkeeper development. - Experience developing players across different stages of the performance pathway. - Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills. - Proven ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary environment. Desirable - UEFA A Licence or equivalent. - Previous Head of Goalkeeping or Academy Goalkeeping leadership experience. - Experience working across both Academy and First Team environments. - Track record of developing young goalkeepers into senior professional football. - Experience managing and developing goalkeeper coaches. - Strong understanding of performance analysis, data and goalkeeper talent identification. This is an exciting opportunity to shape a club-wide goalkeeper development programme, build an aligned pathway from Academy to First Team and contribute to the long-term development of elite goalkeepers.