Women's Technical Director

Unite the Game and Inspire the Nation through Winning England Teams.

Lead the technical development, player pathways, performance support and England women's teams. Work closely with other divisions to ensure that all technical aspects of the women's game are aligned with international standards and best practices. Champion women's football both internally and externally driving increased investment, visibility, and growth of the game.

We are working with Nolan Partners to support us with this recruitment, please send your cover letter and CV to in order to apply.

What will you be doing?

• Oversee the development and performance of the national women's teams, including senior, WU23, and youth teams, ensuring that they are competitive on the international stage.
• Drive a high-performing culture across the women's technical division that leads to the achievement of superior results.
• Lead and deliver the 24-28 strategy for the women's technical division.
• Collaborate with the national team head coach to ensure that technical and performance strategies are in place for the optimal performance and development of players at the highest levels.
• Deliver a broad and diverse talent system culminating in a strong supply of talent for England women's teams.
• Oversee the creation and continuous improvement of player development pathways, ensuring that young female players have access to the resources and opportunities they need to succeed.
• Support the development of national youth teams, ensuring that the best young talent is identified, nurtured, and integrated into national team programs.
• Develop and implement frameworks for talent identification and recruitment, with a focus on both performance and potential.
• Drive innovation and excellence in coaching, player development, and talent identification to elevate standards.
• Work with clubs, and academies, to establish and enhance development programs that align with the technical vision.
• Work closely with domestic leagues, clubs, and coaches to ensure the consistent application of technical standards.
• Ensure that coaching standards are continually raised across the country, providing guidance on the latest coaching methodologies, tactics, and player development practices.
• Develop a national network of high-quality coaches, offering support, mentorship, and ongoing professional development opportunities for female coaches
• Monitor player progress and ensure effective integration of the best players into the national team setup.
• Support the development of performance analysis systems and data-driven approaches to track and improve player and team performance.
• Act as the primary spokesperson for women's elite football within the FA and advocate for the growth of the game at all levels.
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders, including government agencies, sponsors, media, and partners to secure funding, resources, and visibility.
• Partner with international football organisations and federations to exchange knowledge and keep abreast of global trends in women's football.
• Secure additional funding and sponsorship for through partnerships and advocacy.
• Work with the Men's Technical Director and Director of FA Learning to strengthen St George's Park culture and reputation as an outstanding home for England Teams and Coach Education.
  
• Executes additional tasks as required in order to meet FA Group changing priorities.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures to ensure the highest standards of health, safety and wellbeing can be maintained.
• As part of The FA's commitment to ensuring a safe environment for everyone in football, every employee will be required to complete a DBS check. The level of the check required will be based on the activity of the specific job role and in line with legislation and government guidance.

What are we looking for?

Essential for the role:

• A proven track record of leading high performing teams and developing a healthy and inclusive culture - can role model FA values.
• Can evidence coaching at the highest level were working with elite players is the norm.
• Experience of working within the English professional game.
• Operates successfully in a matrix organisation where managing and influencing internal stakeholders is paramount.
• Capable of building strong relationships with a complex range of stakeholders.
• UEFA A License.

Beneficial to have:

• FA Licenced Tutor/experience of coaching coaches
• Experienced with the media.

What's in it for you?

We are committed to ensuring everyone can flourish in their roles, to achieve this we have unique office spaces under the arch of the iconic Wembley National Stadium, which is the home of English Football. We are also delighted to offer a world-class, Elite Performance Centre, St. George's Park in Staffordshire which is an exceptional setting to develop and inspire high-performing England teams and leaders.

We pride ourselves in offering a competitive salary as well as great opportunities to develop and grow in your role. But that is not all; we also have a range of exciting benefits, some of which can be found below:

• Access to event day tickets at Wembley Stadium, alongside a host of regular internal events throughout the season encouraging you to connect and learn with your colleagues and look after your mental health and wellbeing.
• Free, nutritious lunches, at Wembley Stadium and St. George's Park.
• Free private medical cover.
• A contributory pension scheme.
• An additional Thank You days leave, volunteering days as well as 25 days annual leave.
• A hybrid working model offering greater flexibility.

For more information on what it is like to work at The FA, please visit our FA Careers page, https://www.thefa.com/about-football-association/careers

We are a diverse workplace, aspiring to represent football across the country. The Football Association actively promotes inclusion and diversity, encouraging you to be the best version of yourself at work.

We welcome applications from everyone and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. If you have any particular requirements in respect of the recruitment or interview process, please mention this during your application.

As part of The FA's commitment to ensuring a safe environment for everyone in football, every employee will be required to complete a DBS check. The level of the check required will be based on the activity of the specific job role and in line with legislation and government guidance.