Head of Physiotherapy

City Football Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Private medical cover

Dental cover

Discretionary annual bonus

Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 GP

Pension

Life assurance

Free on-site parking

Complimentary meals

Cycle to work

Job summary

Manchester City Women, part of City Football Group, is seeking a Head of Physiotherapy in Manchester. You will lead the physiotherapy and soft-tissue services for the first team and academy, ensuring players stay available and perform at their best.

You will manage a team of practitioners, use evidence-informed rehabilitation and injury surveillance, and collaborate with doctors, coaches and sport science staff to optimise care across the pathway.

Qualifications

• Qualified physiotherapist with CSP and HCPC registration.
• Advanced emergency pitch-side qualification (ATMMiF).
• Experience in elite sport with complex injuries.

Responsibilities

• Lead physiotherapy provision for Manchester City Women.
• Oversee injury prevention, rehabilitation and return-to-play services.
• Line manage and develop practitioners through mentoring.
• Collaborate with the team doctor, coaches and performance staff to optimise care.
• Maintain governance, records, data audits and ensure compliance.

Skills

Physiotherapist

CSP membership

HCPC registration

ATMMiF

Elite sport rehab

Leadership

Data-informed rehab

Communication

Education

Physiotherapy degree

Job description

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.

The Role

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.

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.

Equal Opportunities

City Football Group promotes equal opportunities in employment and we positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

We will screen all applicants and select candidates whose skills and experience seem to meet our needs. We will carefully consider your application during the initial screening and will contact you only if you are selected for an interview. If you require reasonable adjustments or any support throughout the process, please contact [e-mail] and we will be happy to help.

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