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Vacancy | Head of Girls Academy

Girls Academy

Aberdeen Football Club is a high-profile institution in the Northeast of Scotland with an impressive heritage of domestic and international achievements since the Club was established in 1903.

AFC is an ambitious organisation looking towards further success and long-term sustainability in support of our football team by adding value across every area of our day-to-day business for the overall benefit of our staff, supporters and clients.

Aberdeen Football Club are currently looking for an experienced individual for the role of Head of Girls Academy to lead the development of our Girls Academy and are inviting applications from enthusiastic and committed individuals who want to work within the top level of women’s and girls’ Football in Scotland.

Aberdeen Football Club aims to provide talented female players in the Northeast with a pathway in elite level football education and development which will allow them to reach their full potential in the game.

In addition to office based, strategic planning and administration activities, this position will also involve taking a girls academy team and working evenings and weekends as required.

To apply coaches must hold the relevant coaching qualification of a UEFA A Licence.

To view the full job description and person specification please click here.

This is a full-time permanent role working 35 hours per week, working evenings and weekends as required.

Why join Aberdeen Football Club?

  • Salary: £ DoE

  • Holidays: 28 Days (Incl. BH), Increasing to 30 Days at 3 Years’ Service

  • Benefits: 4 Christmas/New Year Shut Down Days, Enhanced Sick Pay, Enhanced Maternity Pay, Match Tickets, Club Shop Discount, AFC Partner Discounts, Social Committee Events and More.

Interviews for this role are expected to start week commencing 5 October 2026.

If you wish to be considered for this position, please submit your CV and covering letter to [email protected] by Friday 2 October 2026.

Please note that due to the high volume of applications we receive, we will only contact candidates who are selected for interview, and we reserve the right to close this advert early should we receive a large number of applications.

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