Head of Women's Exercise Science

This is an exciting opportunity for an individual to join the Medical Services team with responsibility for:

• Managing the Exercise Science provision for all international female players;
• Improving and develop the physical and physiological development of female players at all levels, and in doing so, progress women’s football to the forefront of the world stage;
• Implementing The FA four-corner model approach in the women’s game.

The successful candidate will have:

• In-depth knowledge of the women’s game;
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of conditioning elite players;
• Understanding of The FA’s Education Scheme;
• Knowledge of strategic planning;
• Minimum MSc in Sports Science, or equivalent;
• Experience of delivering football specific conditioning sessions;
• Strong communication skills;
• Ability to juggle conflicting priorities.

To apply, please e-mail your CV and covering letter explaining your suitability for the role, along with your current/last salary to womens-exercisescience@TheFA.com. Please indicate the job title in the ‘subject’ field of your e-mail.

The FA Group actively promotes Equal Opportunities in employment, and welcomes applications from all parts of the community. If you have any particular requirements in respect of the recruitment or interview process please mention this in your covering letter.

Closing date: 1 March 2010.

Location Lilleshall.

The Football Association is the governing body of football in England and is responsible for regulating, developing and promoting the game at all levels from grassroots through to the professional game, The FA Cup and England International Teams.

The FA has seen significant change in recent years and is now a multi-faceted organisation with turnover of approximately £260m. It is also the parent body of Wembley National Stadium Limited. Main revenue streams include media rights, The FA’s sponsorship programme and merchandising/ticketing. All surpluses are distributed back into the game.