Job Title: Technical Coach - Women’s First Team (Part Time)

Department: Corporate Affairs

Reporting: Women’s Football Consultant

Location: Brentford FC main offices and training/match locations

Salary: Competitive

Closing Date: 06 June 2025

Brentford FC is a bit different to other Premier League football clubs. We put our fans first, we are a true community club and while we are financially sustainable, we are not afraid to take calculated risks. We take huge pride in our environment and culture within the Club which focuses on development, inclusion and not being afraid to think differently.

Being progressive, humble and respectful while sticking together as one team across the Club guides how we work and the decisions we make each day.

We also firmly believe that a diverse workforce is a better workforce which will help us develop ideas, solve problems and ultimately grow Brentford FC.

We play in a brand-new stadium, 15 minutes from Heathrow in vibrant west London.

We will never forget where we have come from, but we are excited about the future that lies ahead.

Come join us.

Inclusion Statement

Brentford FC is an organisation which values and is passionate about diversity and inclusivity. Whilst our recruitment decisions are always based on merit and suitability, we welcome and encourage applications from qualified candidates, including those from underrepresented groups – such as those from ethnically diverse backgrounds, women, those from the LGBTQ+ community and those with disabilities. Should you require any workplace accommodations (also known as ‘reasonable adjustments), you will have the opportunity to let us know at the appropriate points in the hiring process.

Safeguarding Statement

Brentford FC is committed to equality, the safeguarding and welfare of all children and adults at risk. This responsibility is shared by all staff and volunteers at the Club, safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. Staff will be required to undertake regular safeguarding training to enable and reinforce a proactive approach to safeguarding. This role requires the post holder to apply all relevant policies and uphold the Club’s commitment to safeguarding vulnerable people to ensure a safe environment for all. This includes the timely reporting of any safeguarding concern to the safeguarding team. We remind those barred from regulated activity that it is an offence to apply for such positions.

Please note that where appropriate for the role, you will be required to complete additional background checks such as Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks and police checks for any time you have lived or worked outside of the UK in the last 10 years. You can find out more about this at https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record

Please also note that a CV application will not be sufficient. Applications will not be considered where the application form has not been completed in full.

If the role you are applying for involves regulated activity and you have been shortlisted for a first stage interview, you will be asked to fill out a Declaration of Offences Form.

The Role of the Technical Coach - Women's First Team

Brentford FC has an exciting opportunity for an innovative and progressive technical coach to assist the Women's First Team Head Coach. They will join our expanding women’s football department on a part-time basis as we build a strategy to deliver our longer-term ambition to progress up the women’s football pyramid assisting in all areas relating to the training and preparation of the first team as delegated by the head coach.

The women’s first team gained promotion from Tier 6 this season and will step up to compete in Tier 5 next season, with matches mainly on Sunday afternoons. We are looking for an individual who excels at session design and can collaborate with the head coach to plan and deliver game-related practices that maximise the tactical preparation of players, fosters problem solving and decision making and, where appropriate, driving intensity that meets or exceeds the demands of game.

Being progressive, humble and respectful is important. We are looking for an individual that can come on a journey with us. We have plans to grow and evolve our women’s programme through thoughtful leadership and innovation; identifying where we can do things differently whilst also establishing Brentford FC Women into the fabric of English domestic women’s football.

Main Accountabilities

• Support the Head Coach with the detailed planning, delivery and review of evening training sessions (Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays) for the club’s newly promoted women’s first team.

• Work within the women's evolving coaching philosophy and style of play, keeping detailed records of training sessions.

• Enquire, probe, check and challenge the Head Coach about all aspects of playing style and team selection. Act as a sounding board and encourage healthy debate.

• Support the Head Coach to lead the club’s first team, competing in the London & South-East Regional Women’s Premier Division, Women’s FA Cup, Capital Cup (Senior Edition) and all additional competitive and friendly fixtures, typically on Sunday afternoons.

• Assist the Head Coach in the tactical analysis of the women’s first team, their opponents and individual player analysis, supporting effective game plans and in-match strategies to maximise team success.

• Build positive performance-focused relationships with players, motivating them to achieve their full potential, driving individual and team performance to win games.

• Support the creation and maintenance of a positive team culture.

• Support the Head Coach in the design and implementation of individual development plans (IDPs) for first team players and, where appropriate, provide feedback to players in line with agreed IDP processes and timelines.

• Work collaboratively with the first team inter-disciplinary team, the Head Coach, Women’s Football Consultant, B Team Head Coach, and recruitment staff to develop players and prepare the team to win.

• Build strong performance-focused relationships with all Brentford FC Women’s staff, particularly those also working with the first-team players.

• Attend all first team matches and B team matches when required or instructed.

• Support the Head Coach working with recruitment staff and the Women’s Football consultant to pro-actively manage squad depth charts and identify short-medium-and long-term recruitment priorities

• Review players, when required, for potential first team recruitment.

• Stand in for the Head Coach as reasonably requested from time to time.

• Attend occasional club commercial and media functions and events, as required.

• Attend all relevant continuing professional development (CPD) events, contribute to the club style of play and ensure that the women’s evolving game model principles and training methodologies are delivered consistently.

• Ensure that any safeguarding concerns observed, or raised with you in your role, are shared with the safeguarding team through the appropriate channels.

• Work with the Head Coach and Women’s Football Consultant to confirm and implement mentoring and other self-development priorities.

• Any other relevant tasks as directed by the first team Head Coach, Women’s Football Consultant or the women’s football management team.

General Club Accountabilities

• To ensure compliance with all relevant Club policies, including safeguarding, health and safety policies and with specific reference to the data regulations (GDPR and PECR)
• To ensure compliance with the Club’s Code of Conduct
• To ensure compliance with all relevant legal, regulatory, ethical and social requirements
• To build and maintain good working relationships both internally and externally, maintaining a professional image at all times when representing Brentford FC
• To keep confidential any information gained regarding the Club and its personnel
• To maintain a flexible approach to work at all times
• To ensure compliance with all Matchday Safeguarding processes 
• To ensure compliance with the Club’s Safeguarding Policy and processes
• To promote and support positive mental health and wellbeing throughout the Club both on and off the field
• To promote equity, diversity and inclusion at the Club, in line with our EDI strategy