Psychologist

Theriseofwomensfootball; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 70,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave plus your生日 off

Pension and life insurance

Healthcare cash scheme

Travel season ticket loan

Cycle to work scheme

Priority access to match tickets

Discounted season tickets

Staff discounts in club store and café

Discounted gym membership and onsite

Family friendly leave policies

Company social events

Job summary

West Ham United is seeking an experienced Women’s Team Psychologist to join the Women’s Team based at Chadwell Heath. The role involves supporting psychological performance and development of elite female footballers within a high‑performance environment.

You will deliver individual consultations, workshops and interventions, working with coaches and the multidisciplinary team to optimise performance and education for players, coaches and staff.

Qualifications

• BPS-accredited degrees in sport psychology required.
• HCPC registration as a practitioner psychologist.
• Experience with elite female athletes and/or footballers preferred.
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team in a high‑performance football environment.
• Excellent communication, planning and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and delivery of psychological support for Women’s Team players.
• Deliver individual consultations, workshops and performance-focused interventions.
• Collaborate with coaches and the multidisciplinary team to optimise performance.
• Develop and deliver education sessions for players, coaches and staff.
• Complete psychological profiling within the club’s framework.
• Attend psychology meetings to review provision and share best practice.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and player development.
• Ensure psychological support is underpinned by current research.

Skills

Communication

Multidisciplinary team

Time management

Elite athletes

Elite football

Education

BPS-accredited BSc (Hons) in Sport & Exercise Psychology

BPS-accredited MSc in Applied Sport & Exercise Psychology

HCPC Registered Practitioner Psychologist

QSEP or SEPAR accreditation pathway

Job description

Job Description

West Ham United is seeking an experienced and motivated Women’s Team Psychologist to join our Women’s Team based at Chadwell Heath.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting the psychological performance and development of elite female footballers, working as part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team in a high-performance environment.

Position

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and delivery of psychological support for Women’s Team players.
• Deliver individual consultations, workshops and performance-focused interventions.
• Work collaboratively with coaches and the wider multidisciplinary team to optimise player performance.
• Support the development and delivery of education sessions for players, coaches and support staff.
• Complete psychological profiling in line with the Club’s psychology framework.
• Attend departmental psychology meetings to review provision, share best practice and contribute to ongoing development.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and player development across the Women’s Team.
• Ensure psychological support is underpinned by current research and evidence-based practice.

Requirements

About You

You will be an experienced practitioner who is passionate about helping elite athletes perform and develop in a high-performance environment.

Essential Requirements

• BPS-accredited BSc (Hons) in Sport & Exercise Psychology (or equivalent).
• BPS-accredited MSc in Applied Sport & Exercise Psychology (or equivalent).
• Completion of the QSEP or SEPAR accreditation pathway.
• HCPC Registered Practitioner Psychologist.
• Previous experience working with elite female athletes and/or footballers.
• Experience working within a multidisciplinary team.
• Knowledge and understanding of elite football environments and competition structures.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational, planning and time management skills.
• Experience working within professional football.
• Experience supporting athletes in elite or high-performance sporting environments.
• Ability to build strong relationships with players, coaches and support staff.

If you are passionate about supporting elite female athletes and would like to be part of an ambitious Women’s Team programme, we would love to hear from you.

Other information

Benefits on offer (may vary based on contract type and location)

• 25 days annual leave plus your birthday off
• Pension and life insurance
• Healthcare cash scheme
• Travel season ticket loan
• Cycle to work scheme
• Priority access to apply for match tickets
• Discounted season tickets
• Staff discounts in the club store, café and our official partners products and services
• Discounted gym membership and onsite fitness room facilities
• Family friendly leave policies
• Company Social events

EDI Statement

• The successful candidate must demonstrate a strong commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, aligning with the organisation’s business and tactical approach to eliminating barriers and addressing inequity. You agree to actively contribute to creating a discrimination‑free and inclusive environment, ensuring equitable access to opportunities and benefits, while fostering a culture of dignity and respect that enables everyone to perform and achieve their potential.
• Candidates must demonstrate their capability and willingness to uphold best practices and procedures, promoting lasting positive change while eliminating biases and barriers to attracting, achieving, and supporting talent from all communities, regardless of background, circumstances, or protected characteristics.

Safeguarding

• The successful candidate must demonstrate a commitment to the safety and welfare of children, young people, and adults at risk of harm across all stakeholders. Everyone, including third parties who work with the Club or the West Ham Foundation, is responsible for ensuring the safety and well‑being of vulnerable individuals. Successful candidates must undergo essential background checks before starting their employment, which may include screening of social media. The type of DBS check required will depend on the responsibilities of the position and may be basic, standard, or enhanced.
• The successful candidate agrees to proactively identify and respond appropriately to any concerns, and follow the Club’s Safeguarding reporting procedures to report allegations of abuse, poor practice, or anything that may impact the welfare of a child, young person, or adult at risk without delay, within 24 hours, or as otherwise directed by the Club’s or the West Ham Foundation Safeguarding Team.

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