Area Manager​/Site Lead

Steven Gerrard Academy Site Lead (Multi-Site) - North West About Steven Gerrard Academy

Founded in 2011, Steven Gerrard Academy specialises in delivering high-quality football and education programmes designed to create pathways for the next generation of sports industry professionals. Our students progress to UK and USA universities, international and academy coaching roles, and all levels of football — including the professional game.

Operating across England, Northern Ireland, Wales and Spain, the Academy supports more than 700 learners and employs over 50 full-time teaching, sport and business professionals. Our Senior Leadership Team oversees all aspects of programme quality, growth and compliance.

The Site Lead (Multi‑Site) will provide strategic and operational leadership across multiple North West delivery sites. This role is responsible for ensuring consistent excellence in education, coaching, compliance and learner experience, while acting as the primary liaison between the Academy, funding providers, education partners, parents/carers and key external stakeholders.

The successful candidate will drive performance standards across all sites, support and develop staff, maintain regulatory compliance, and contribute to student recruitment and long‑term growth of the Academy.

This is a leadership role requiring strong educational oversight, football programme management and stakeholder engagement.

• Multi‑Site Leadership & Quality Assurance
• Education & Football Programme Oversight
• Stakeholder & Education Partner Liaison
• Compliance & Systems Management
• Recruitment & Growth
• Operational Support

• Strong leadership experience within education and/or football environments.
• Experience overseeing multiple sites or departments.
• Proven ability to manage and develop staff teams.
• Experience liaising with funding providers, education partners or regulatory bodies.
• Strong organisational, communication and stakeholder management skills. Qualifications
  • PGCE (or equivalent teaching qualification)
  • Minimum UEFA B Licence
  • Safeguarding certification (or willingness to obtain)
  Salary & Benefits

  £35,000 - £43,000 (Full‑Time)

  Evening and weekend working may be required. International travel will be required with advanced notice.

  In Return, We Offer
  • Clear progression pathway into senior strategic leadership.
  • A collaborative and ambitious professional culture.
  • Half‑termly inset days and wide‑ranging CPD.
  • Access to elite‑level professional development from leaders within sport and education.
  • Opportunity to influence multi‑site growth and programme development.
  Further Information

  Please see job description for full duties, roles and responsibilities.

  For an informal discussion about the role, please contact:
  Danny Harrison
  Director of Operations

  Access Sport is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) clearance prior to starting work.

  We are committed to promoting a culture of diversity and inclusivity for all our employees and potential employees. Diversity and open expression are fundamental to creativity. We believe in the diversity of thought, as that's what helps us help our learners. We therefore welcome applications from all backgrounds.