Vacancies at Leeds United

Key Responsibilities Include

• Support the implementation of the agreed Physiotherapy Programme set by the Head of Medical.
• Provide targeted pre-training and pre-match manual therapy to optimise player readiness.
• Provide advanced assessment of all injuries and deliver treatments in line with the players rehabilitation plan.
• Assist in developing evidence-based protocols for the Medical Department, using all available resources, including research and collaboration with clinical specialists.
• Assist in the planning and implementation of pre-season and mid-season medical screenings.
• Provide emergency First Aid cover for First Team training sessions and matches as required;
• Maintain detailed medical records for players, always ensuring complete medical confidentiality within the scope of practice.
• Accompany first team players to medical appointments as required.
• Liaise with all members of the MDT to ensure effective collaboration and treatment. This will include Medical, S&C, Nutrition and Coaching staff.

What We’re Looking For

• We’re looking for someone who’s clinically excellent and thrives in a fast-paced, elite sporting environment.

You’ll Have:

• BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy / Sports Therapy or equivalent
• Member of the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the Chartered Society of Physiotherapists (MCSP) (Physiotherapists), Member of the Society of Sports Therapists (Sports Therapists)
• Extensive injury screening, diagnostic, manual therapy and sport rehabilitation understanding.
• Extensive knowledge of injury prevention methods and recovery strategies.
• Experience working in an Elite First Team professional football or professional sporting environment.
• Evidence of an extensive and structured CPD portfolio – including post-graduate qualifications, showing a range of clinical skills
• Advanced Trauma medicine management in football Qualification or equivalent.
• Full clean driving licence

Desirable:

• MSc (or equivalent) in Sports Science, Sports Rehabilitation or Sports Medicine
• Post graduate training in advanced manual therapy / Electrotherapy
• Diagnostic ultrasound qualification (achieved/working towards)
• Multilingual – (English with Spanish, German, French, Other)

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What You’ll Be Doing

This role will drive innovation, oversee technical delivery, and lead/ mentor a team of engineers in alignment with the club’s strategic IT and data vision.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Strategy

• Lead and manage a team of IT engineers across infrastructure, systems, and cloud platforms.
• Translate the club’s IT and Data Strategy into actionable engineering roadmaps.
• Collaborate with various departments including the football performance, analytics, and operations teams to deliver technology solutions that enhance competitive advantage.
• Ensure robust reporting to the IT Manager to influence and impact strategy • Provide robust metrics to the IT Manager to present key performance milestones and workflow progress

Team management and development

• Mentor and develop engineering talent, fostering a culture of innovation and accountability.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and support career progression.
• Promote cross-functional collaboration and knowledge sharing
• Provide regular feedback to support the development of the engineering team

Security & Compliance

• Implement and maintain cybersecurity best practices across all systems.
• Ensure compliance with GDPR, Premier League regulations, and internal governance policies.
• Conduct regular audits and risk assessments

Technical Delivery

• Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of core IT systems including networking, servers, cloud services, and endpoint management.
• Ensure high availability and performance of mission-critical systems including matchday operations, training ground infrastructure, and scouting platforms.
• Drive automation, DevOps practices, and continuous integration/deployment pipelines.

What We’re Looking For

• We’re looking for someone proactive, personable, and who thrives in a busy environment.

You’ll have:

• Proven experience in leading IT engineering teams within sports, entertainment, or high-performance environments.
• Strong technical background in infrastructure (on-prem/cloud), networking, and systems administration.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365, Azure, VMware, and modern endpoint management tools.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Experience

• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Certifications such as CCNA, MCSE, Azure Solutions Architect, or similar.
• Experience with data integration and APIs for sports analytics platforms
• Familiarity with football technology platforms (e.g., Skidata, Seatgeek, Catapult etc)