Head Of Academy Medical & Performance The Academy, Liverpool Way, Kirkby, United Kingdom Market Rate Permanent Apply By 15 May, 2026 Posted On 27 April, 2026

Liverpool Football Club and Athletic Grounds Ltd

Kirkby, United Kingdom
Competitive salary; not specified; 25 days holiday...
On-site
Extensive sports & exercise medicine experience
Gmc registration with licence to practise
Postgraduate qualification in sem
Liverpool Football Club is seeking a Head of Academy Medical & Performance to lead medical and performance services within their academy. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in Sports & Exercise Medicine and a strong ability to deliver strategic leadership while ensuring high-quality care for young athletes

Job Summary

  • The role provides strategic leadership and clinical governance for all medical, physical performance, and psychological services within the Liverpool FC Academy.
  • Candidates must possess extensive experience in Sports & Exercise Medicine along with GMC registration and a postgraduate qualification in the field.
  • The position offers a competitive salary, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, and access to an exclusive benefits kit bag including pension matching and retail discounts.

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Liverpool Football Club is seeking a Head of Academy Medical & Performance to lead medical and performance services within their academy. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in Sports & Exercise Medicine and a strong ability to deliver strategic leadership while ensuring high-quality care for young athletes.

Salary

Competitive salary; Not specified; 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays; Contributory pension scheme up to 5.5%; Life Assurance; Free financial guidance; Car salary sacrifice; Cycle to Work scheme; Season ticket loans; Exclusive shopping discounts; Medicash Health Cash Plan

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Extensive Sports & Exercise Medicine experience
  • GMC registration with licence to practise
  • Postgraduate qualification in SEM
  • Membership of Faculty of Sports and Exercise Medicine
  • Multidisciplinary team collaboration skills
  • Safeguarding and data governance knowledge

Nice-to-have

  • Diploma in Musculoskeletal medicine
  • Fellow of the Faculty of Sports and Exercise Medicine
  • Additional qualifications in performance disciplines
  • Resilient and calm under pressure
  • High level of empathy for players

Key Requirements

  • GMC registration with licence to practise
  • Postgraduate qualification (Diploma/MSc) in Sports & Exercise Medicine
  • Level 5 ATMMiF or MFSEM membership
  • Evidence of ongoing appraisal and revalidation

Work Rights

Not specified

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