Company Name:
West Bromwich Albion
Location:
West Bromwich
Vacancy Type:
Permanent
Position:
Club
Salary Details:
£28,000 Yearly
Advertising End Date:
21 May 2026

About The Role

Here at West Bromwich Albion we have an exciting opportunity to join our Womens 1st Team and Academy as Sport Scientist.
 
 Based at EPPP building (Academy) and West Bromwich Albion F.C. Training Ground, the Women’s Senior Team Sport Scientist will be responsible for the screening, monitoring, and conditioning of all 1st Team women players combined with an expert level of physical programming of all players. In addition, the role will involve liaison and interaction of The Medical and Sports Science Department to provide alignment of services across the organisation and provide multiple learning and development. To function and contribute to a world class level of Multidisciplinary Team working to ensure the best level of care and treatment of all West Bromwich Albion players.
 

About The Candidate

Person Specification 
Essential Criteria 
  • A relevant degree programme in Sports Science or a Sport Science related discipline.
  • Evidence of completion or working towards either The FA's Level 3 Physical Performance Award, CSCS or UKSCA accreditation.
  • The FA First Aid in Football Qualification
  • Knowledge and understanding of child protection issues including holding a current FA Safeguarding Children Workshop certificate.
  • An accepted Enhanced FA CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) Disclosure
  • A successful and verifiable record of enhancing the physical development of female athletes.
  • An extensive and up to date CPD portfolio.
  • Highly organised and methodical approach to workload
  • Confidential and diplomatic
  • Excellent communication skills both written and verbally
  • Full driving license
  •  Right to Work in the UK

About The Club

Why should you work for us?

  • Enhanced Annual Leave, which increases through years of service.
  • Enhanced Sick Pay linked with service.
  • Life assurance
  • Health Cash Plan
  • Season tickets.
  • Discount in the Club Store on selected dates.
  • Free refreshments at all Club premises.
  • Free Parking at all Club premises.
  • Employee Assistance Program.
  • Mental Health & Wellbeing Support.

Equality and Diversity

West Bromwich Albion FC is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to provide equality and fairness for all employees and opposes all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy and maternity. 

Safer Recruitment

West Bromwich Albion is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk, therefore expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

WBA’s Safeguarding, Equality and Whistleblowing policies can be accessed here https://www.wba.co.uk/club/about-us/club-policies 

It is unlawful for the Club to employ anyone who is involved with regulated activity who is barred from doing so and we will carry out rigorous pre-employment checks and screening. 

An Enhanced DBS, References, Qualifications, Proof of Identity and Right Work in the UK checks will be required and carried out prior to commencement in this post.


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