Overview
Join West Ham United Women as their Head of Medical and lead the strategy for high performance and player wellbeing. This senior leadership position is a fantastic opportunity to join a WSL club at the crossroads of history, ambition, and innovation, where passion and progress create something special.
You will manage the delivery of a first-class Physiotherapy and Sports Science service across both the Women’s First Team and Women’s Academy. This is a dynamic role where your expertise will directly influence player health, availability, and on-pitch success.
Responsibilities
* Lead and manage the Medical and Sports Science service, line managing the wider multidisciplinary team.
* Assess, diagnose, treat, and rehabilitate all player injuries and illnesses, creating the safest and quickest strategies for return to training and competition.
* Manage on-field emergencies, conducting pitch-side assessment and treatment during all training sessions and matches. Travel to home and away fixtures (domestic and international) is a key requirement.
* Communicate injury status and rehabilitation plans to the management team and Performance Director.
* Lead the continuous delivery of individual and squad injury prevention and recovery programs, implementing holistic strategies to maximize player availability above 90%.
* Oversee all governance, including maintaining accurate medical records, conducting injury audits, and ensuring adherence to all medical management protocols.
* Manage the Medical and Sports Science budget for consumables, diagnostic tests, treatments, and surgeries.
Your Skills and Experience
* A minimum of five years of post-graduate experience, including at least three years in elite/professional sport, preferably within women's sport.
* Active HCPC registration as a Chartered Physiotherapist.
* Experience in leading an elite therapy team and a track record of producing effective injury audits and prevention strategies.
* Proven expertise in triaging musculoskeletal injuries and planning/delivering rehabilitation programs for elite athletes.
* A valid FA ATMMiF qualification (Advanced Trauma Medical Management in Football) and a current, valid enhanced DBS check.
* Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills, with experience in staff development and training.
Why Join West Ham United FC Women?
* Ambitious and Growing – A well-established WSL club backed by significant investment and a forward-thinking leadership team, driving long-term success and continuous development within the women’s game.
* Elite Medical and Performance Facilities – Benefit from top-tier medical and recovery resources, shared expertise across the men’s and academy programmes, and access to cutting-edge rehabilitation technology.
* Inclusive and Progressive Culture – West Ham United is deeply committed to diversity, equality, and inclusion, championing equal opportunities and authentic representation across all areas of the club.
* Shape the Future of Medical Services – Take the lead in developing and evolving the women’s medical department, influencing its structure, culture, and strategic direction as the programme continues to expand.
* Ongoing Professional Development – Access funded opportunities for CPD, including postgraduate study, advanced qualifications, and specialist medical training to support your continued growth.
* Collaborative and Supportive Environment – Work alongside highly skilled professionals in sports science, strength and conditioning, and performance, fostering a culture of teamwork and excellence.
If you are ready to put player health and high performance at the center of your work, then click the apply button now to join the Hammers family.
Diversity and Application Information
The Executives in Sport Group are retained on behalf of West Ham United FC to appoint a Head of Medical for their Women’s Team. All direct applications and CVs will be forwarded to The Executives in Sport Group.
We ask that applicants complete our diversity monitoring form. You are not obliged to answer any of these questions but the more information you supply, the more effective our monitoring will be. All information supplied is anonymous and will not be viewed by recruiting managers.
Please note that due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide specific feedback on unsuccessful applications.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Health Care Provider and Management
Industries
* Spectator Sports and Sports Teams and Clubs
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