Women's Team Manager

Oxford United Women

Oxford United Football Club are looking for a Manager to lead and ensure the overall success of the Women's Team. This role will report to our Women's Team General Manager & Head of Football Development, and the successful candidate will be responsible for managing the Multi-Disciplinary team and players, working towards the long-term vision of the Club.

Job Title: Women's Team Manager
Reporting To: Women's General Manager & Head of Football Development 
Department: Women's Team
Location: Oxford United Training Centre, Horspath, OX33 1RT 
Vacancy Type: Full-Time

Responsibilities: 

  • To build a successful winning Women's First Team
  • Help the Club develop and progress with their vision of becoming a team competing in the WSL 2
  • Recruit players capable of winning the WNL and competing in WSL2
  • Develop and nurture individual players capable of performing to a high standard in varying formations, tactical roles, and responsibilities
  • Attend all training sessions and matches played by the Club.
  • Plan, prepare, and deliver a training programme, with the assistance of the Club coaches
  • Manage and support your team of staff and players
  • Ensure high standards of coaching delivery, considering current elite good practice
  • Introduce, develop, and constantly review staff and player IPPs
  • Ensure the Club adheres to The FA standards for safeguarding
  • Develop a strong relationship with the girls’ player pathway and the wider Club
  • Work with the General Manager to organise all team transport and accommodation
  • Work with the General Manager to ensure the Club meets and exceeds minimum standards set by the league
  • At all times, act in a safe, responsible, respectful, and professional manner whilst representing Oxford United, ensuring all policies are adhered to
  • Represent the Club at relevant League Competition meetings
  • Ensure that the Club adheres to The FA Rules and Regulations and Competition Rules
  • Ensure that the Club adheres to Respect guidelines
  • Maintain positive relations and regular contact with key England International staff (Head Coach/Director of Elite Development/relevant age group coaches and Player Performance staff)

Skills, knowledge, and experience:

  • UEFA A Licence holder (or evidence that the candidate is working towards this qualification)
  • FA First Aid, FA Safeguarding and Player Welfare Qualifications
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to build meaningful, strong strategic relationships
  • Track record of consistent high performance in a professional environment
  • Strong existing relationships within the Women’s pyramid in England
  • Willingness to work evenings and weekends
  • Ability to travel independently, when required
  • Ability to support the relationship management of players, parents & staff
  • Ability to work independently and with internal and external teams
  • Excellent communicator, both written and verbal, who places a high value on attention to detail
  • An ability to adapt quickly and be flexible in the face of change, and be solution-oriented
  • Ability to remain calm under pressure
  • Excellent organisational and time management skills
  • An enhanced DBS Check will be carried out

How to Apply:

To apply, please send a CV and covering letter to gsims@oufc.co.uk with applications closing at 5:00pm on Thursday 13 November.

About The Club

Code of Conduct

Oxford United Football Club expects the highest standards of integrity and conduct in all matters concerning the Club and its employees. The Code of Conduct makes clear the standards of conduct expected from its employees and explains the responsibilities of the Club as the employer. All employees are expected to always act wholeheartedly in the interests of the Club. Any conduct detrimental to its interests or its relations with its customers, suppliers, the public, or damaging to its public image shall be a breach of Club rules and policies. Discriminatory, offensive, and violent behaviour is unacceptable, and any complaints or concerns will be dealt with and acted upon.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Oxford United Football Club are committed to ensuring that equality, inclusion, and diversity of opportunity are at the very heart of everything we do to ensure we provide fair and non-prejudicial access to the services across the Club. We uphold everyone’s freedom of rights and choice to be different and aim to provide opportunities for everyone to succeed. It is the policy of the Club that no person, whether player, job applicant, employee, volunteer, or customer, shall be discriminated against. The Club opposes all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination, either direct or indirect, or harassment, on the grounds of the following ‘protected characteristics’: Age, Disability, Gender Reassignment, Marriage & civil Partnership, Pregnancy & Maternity, Race, Religion or Belief, Sex and Sexual Orientation. Anyone who is found to be in breach of this could receive disciplinary action, which may well include suspension and dismissal.

The Club is fully committed to the EFL Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Standards, and as we are underrepresented in these areas, we particularly welcome ‘entry level’ applications from women, individuals from Black and Minority Ethnicities, the LGBT community, and anyone with a disability.

Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment

Oxford United Football Club are committed to and has both a moral and legal obligation to ensure that all children and vulnerable adults are protected and kept safe from harm whilst engaged in services organised and provided by the Club, and believes that the general well-being, welfare, and safety of all children and vulnerable adults engaged in Club activities is of the utmost importance. The Club will fulfil its responsibilities by ensuring it displays best practice in safeguarding matters – including Safer Recruitment - carried out in a spirit of partnership and openness with the child or vulnerable adult, families, and the relevant local authority.