Head of Physiotherapy

Comunidadlift; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Private healthcare

Dental cover

Discretionary annual bonus

Company pension

Job summary

Manchester City Women is seeking a Head of Physiotherapy to lead the physiotherapy and soft-tissue services for the first team and the women’s academy. You will shape delivery, guide injury prevention, and support return-to-play decisions through evidence-informed rehabilitation.

You will provide clinical governance, mentor clinicians, and work closely with the medical team, coaches and players to optimise performance and availability across pathways.

Qualifications

• Qualified physiotherapist registered with HCPC.
• Up-to-date CSP membership and CPD records.
• Experience in elite sport or high-performance environments.
• Proven ability to lead service delivery and mentor practitioners.

Responsibilities

• Lead physiotherapy and soft-tissue services for Manchester City Women (first team and academy).
• Deliver evidence-informed rehabilitation and injury management.
• Oversee injury prevention strategies and return-to-play planning.
• Maintain clinical governance, governance, record-keeping and data auditing.
• Collaborate with doctors, coaches and performance staff to optimise player availability.

Skills

Physiotherapy leadership

Evidence-informed rehabilitation

Injury surveillance

Line management/mentoring

Multidisciplinary communication

Education

HCPC registration

Chartered Society of Physiotherapy membership

Job description

Location:Manchester, GB

Full Time / Part Time: Full Time

Contract Type: Permanent

Based in Manchester, this permanent role will lead the physiotherapy provision for Manchester City Women, helping create the clinical and performance environment that keeps players healthy, available and ready to perform. You will combine clinical leadership, evidence-informed rehabilitation and collaborative decision-making to support the team's ambition to compete for major honours.

Who We Are

Manchester City Women is a team driven by ambition, belief and a desire to keep pushing the game forward. Founded in 1988 and relaunched in 2014, we have grown into a consistent force in the women's game, competing at the highest level in the UK and Europe. Progress, performance and pride sit at the heart of everything we do. With Mancunian roots and a global outlook, we are shaped by our Fans and driven by a long-term vision, from developing future talent to supporting the communities we call home. Together, we are building what comes next, the City way.

Within Manchester City Women's Performance Services team, we bring together medical, physiotherapy, soft-tissue and wider performance expertise to support player health and development. Working closely with coaches, players and the wider multidisciplinary team, we create an environment where thoughtful clinical practice and high performance can work together.

The Role

As Head of Physiotherapy, you will shape and oversee the delivery of physiotherapy and soft-tissue services for Manchester City Women. You will lead a team of practitioners and contribute to the planning, review and continuous improvement of services that support injury prevention, effective injury management and successful return to play.

You will provide clinical leadership across the first team and women's academy, using evidence-informed rehabilitation, injury surveillance and performance-related data to guide practice. You will maintain high standards of clinical governance, including record keeping, databasing, auditing and emergency action planning, while coordinating specialist and contractor support where appropriate.

The role is highly collaborative. You will work in partnership with the Manchester City Women's Doctor, coaches, players and the wider performance team to build trust, enable clear decisions and support player availability. Through line management, mentoring and quality assurance, you will also help develop practitioners and align physiotherapy standards across the pathway.

What You'll Bring

• A recognised physiotherapy qualification, with current membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy and registration with the Health and Care Professions Council.

• An up-to-date advanced emergency pitch-side qualification, such as ATMMiF or an equivalent qualification.

• Experience providing physiotherapy and rehabilitation support in an elite sporting or high-performance environment, including the assessment and management of complex injuries.

• Experience leading service delivery and supporting the development of practitioners through line management, supervision or mentoring.

• Knowledge of evidence-informed injury prevention, injury management, rehabilitation and return-to-play practice, with the ability to use clinical and performance data to inform decisions.

• Clear and effective communication skills, with the ability to build collaborative relationships with players, coaches, medical colleagues and the wider multidisciplinary team.

Why Choose Us

Working at Manchester City Women means being supported to do your best, with the flexibility and encouragement to look after your wellbeing. We are committed to helping our people learn, grow and thrive in a culture built on collaboration, openness and hard work.

As part of our team, you will receive 26 days' annual leave plus a day off for your birthday, private healthcare and dental cover, and an annual discretionary bonus. You will also have access to a Health Cash Plan, Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 GP support, and a company pension and life assurance.

Manchester-based employees also benefit from free on-site parking, complimentary breakfast and lunch, and access to a range of sports and leisure clubs.

You can enjoy a range of additional benefits, including cycle to work, Give As You Earn, discounted match tickets, savings in the City Store, a free City+ subscription, stadium tour discounts, and wider retail and lifestyle offers.