Women's U23 Assistant Coach

The Assistant Coach will support the development of players within the England Women’s U23 squad by providing technical expertise and contributing to the delivery of coaching sessions alongside the coaching team. The role will help create a high‑performance environment that prepares players for senior international football and support the development of outstanding coaches in collaboration with FA Education. What will you be doing? Support the U23 Team & Performance Culture – Assist in creating and maintaining a culture of excellence and continuous improvement by supporting the preparation, delivery, and review of international events and tournaments. Collaborate with Coaching Staff – Work closely with the coaching team and wider multidisciplinary team to ensure effective collaboration and alignment with team objectives. Contribute to the Seasonal Plan – Provide input into the national team’s seasonal plan by supporting and leading technical delivery and ensuring alignment with age group cycles and the broader England pathway. Support Player Development – Assist in identifying strengths and performance gaps of high‑potential players, contributing to accurate assessments of readiness for senior team transition. Talent Identification & Relationship Building – Support talent identification by attending weekly fixtures and conducting club visits and building strong relationships with clubs to support individual development plans. Squad Selection & Multidisciplinary Working – Provide input and technical expertise to the squad selection process, working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team and WU23s Head Coach. Coach Development & Knowledge Sharing – Support the FA Education Strategy by assisting in the development of outstanding coaches and disseminating the England Women’s How We Play through formal and informal coach development opportunities. Safeguarding, Health & Wellbeing Compliance – Ensure full compliance with the FA’s Safeguarding Policy and all company policies and procedures, maintaining the highest standards of health, safety, and wellbeing for players and staff. External Communications & Adaptability – Collaborate with FA media and communications staff to manage external communications and social media, and execute additional tasks as required to meet changing priorities. Other – Execute additional tasks as required to meet the FA’s changing priorities. What are we looking for? Essential Knowledge UEFA A Licence Essential Experience High level people development skills and experience. Consistent, successful experience of management and development of elite players and multi‑disciplinary staff. Inspirational leadership on and off the pitch. Experience working with senior players with a track record of high performance. Understanding of senior women’s international football. Experience as a head coach within the women’s game. Experience in high performing environments. Deep knowledge of technical and tactical components of the women’s international game. Ability to create and implement a Player Development Plan. Growth mindset and evidence of continued professional development. Explicit knowledge and understanding of the England DNA. Essential Technical Skills Extensive experience with Excel. Ability to manage budgets effectively. Advanced Microsoft Office skills. Ability to create presentations and present to stakeholders. Beneficial Knowledge UEFA Pro Licence. Beneficial Experience Experience working in the WSL 1 and WSL 2. Understanding of the demands of international women’s football. Beneficial Technical Skills Previous experience of Sportscode. Basic project management skills. Basic analysis skills. What’s in it for you? We are committed to ensuring everyone can flourish in their roles, offering unique office spaces under the arch of the iconic Wembley National Stadium and a world‑class Elite Performance Centre at St. George’s Park. We pride ourselves in offering a competitive salary and a range of exciting benefits, including: Access to event day tickets at Wembley Stadium and internal events throughout the season. Free, nutritious lunches at Wembley Stadium and St. George’s Park. Free private medical cover. Contributory pension scheme. Additional Thank You days, volunteering days and 25 days annual leave (full‑time, permanent contract). Hybrid working model offering greater flexibility. For more information on working at the FA, please visit our FA Careers page: FA Careers. We welcome applications from everyone and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. If you have any particular requirements in respect of the recruitment or interview process, please mention them during your application. As part of the FA’s commitment to ensuring a safe environment for everyone in football, every employee will be required to complete a DBS check. The level of the check required will be based on the activity of the specific job role and in line with legislation and government guidance. #J-18808-Ljbffr