Salary: Please state your expectations within your application

Contract: Full Time, 42 hours a week

Location: The Nigel Doughty Academy, Nottingham, NG2 7SR

Department: Girls Academy

Reporting to: Girls Academy Manager

Closing Date For Applications: 5th June 2026

About the Role:

Nottingham Forest Women are seeking an enthusiastic and proactive Head Coach to lead on all on-pitch activities for Nottingham Forest Women’s U21 Pro game Academy, with responsibility for the implementation of the methodology and individual development of players in the Pro Game Academy.

The Perks of the Job:

• Opportunity to access tickets for events at The City Ground.

• Employee Assistance Programme.

• Access to high street and gym discounts.

• Discount within our Club shop.

• Free on-site parking.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Bring an innovative and enthusiastic attitude to the standard required by NFFC, coaching within the PGA to develop players of excellent quality.

• Support the transition of players from the PGA to the first team environment when required.

• To lead the selection discussion for the PGA team on match days with the multi-disciplinary team as part of the discussion.

• To support and manage the PGA team on match days to ensure the playing and coaching philosophy is being carried out.

• Following all games watch videos of the game and assist the video analyst in preparing engaging and new ways to feedback to the players.

• Be involved in the decision-making process regarding signing trialists and signing and releasing Academy players.

• To complete all administration tasks relevant to the job on time and to the highest possible standards as required by the club to meet PGAAC audit requirements.

• To ensure that all players, parents and staff in their charge, act in an appropriate fashion as required by their relevant Nottingham Forest Code of Conduct.

• To promptly communicate with the Head of Girls Academy any important information regarding their work (e.g. may arrive late and reasons why; information on players).

• To take part in development activities, both inside and outside the club, which will improve the quality of their coaching and overall work. This will include ensuring all qualifications are up-to-date and additional, relevant qualifications are undertaken when appropriate and agreed with the Head of Girls Academy.

• To drive club transport when required.

• To implement all reasonable tasks as instructed by the Head of Girls Academy and Head of Women & Girls Football.

• To ensure all the necessary administration directly related to the player’s educational requirements and logbooks is completed to the highest possible standard.

• Must be willing to commit to development opportunities delivered across the season by the Women’s National Coach Development team.

What are we looking for:

• UEFA ‘B’ Licence

• UEFA ‘A’ Licence (desirable)

• FA Youth Award (desirable)

• FA Emergency First Aid in Football

• Demonstrable experience working in Academy Football.

• Focus on Individual player development within a team process

• Creative presentation skills and experience of presentation (desirable)

• Excellent interpersonal skill, be adaptable to work with members of staff across departments and senior staff

• Ability to work under pressure and willing to work unsociable hours

• Dedicated to self-improvement and personal development

• Organised, methodical and logical approach to work

• High level IT and presentation skills, in building and delivering relevant information

Forest For Everyone

We aim to create a culture which embraces and celebrates our differences, enables individuals to feel comfortable, maximise their potential and eliminate discrimination.

Nottingham Forest Football Club is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marital / civil partnership status, pregnancy / maternity leave, race, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Nottingham Forest Football Club is a signatory of the FA’s Football Leadership Diversity Code. We are committed to developing policies to promote equal opportunities and diversity within our workforce. To monitor our progress against these commitments, we require all applicants to provide accurate diversity data during the application process.

Disability Confident Committed Employer

We are a Disability Confident Committed employer.  We encourage applications from people with disabilities and long-term health conditions.  If you need disability-related adjustments to the recruitment process, please indicate this in your application.

If you are likely to meet the definition of being a "disabled person" according to the Equality Act 2010, you may be eligible to apply for an interview via the Disability Confident Scheme - please indicate this in your application form below.  The information you share with us about your health or disability will not be used in recruitment selections.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Nottingham Forest Football Club is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marital / civil partnership status, pregnancy / maternity leave, race, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Nottingham Forest are committed to developing policies to promote equal opportunities and diversity within our workforce. To monitor our progress against these commitments, we require all applicants to provide accurate diversity data during the application process.

Our Commitment to Safeguarding

As part of the Club’s commitment to safeguarding, the successful applicant may be required to undergo a Disclosure Barring Service (“DBS”) check or an enhanced DBS check. The results of a DBS check will be considered on an individual basis, and the Club will act in a proportionate manner when deciding whether or not to proceed with the appointment.

An FA Enhanced DBS disclosure is required for all relevant new appointments to the Club. Individuals will be asked to declare any convictions, cautions or reprimands, warnings or bind-overs that may have been incurred. The Club reserves the right to carry out risk assessments where content has been disclosed on a DBS disclosure if it feels that it is relevant to the job requirements. Failure to satisfy the Club and the PL's safeguarding requirements may lead to the job offer being withdrawn or, if they have already started employment, summary termination of the employment.