Academy Player Loans & Transitions Lead - Derby County Football Club
Derby County are seeking to recruit an Academy Player Loans and Transitions Lead to join the Academy Coaching Department at Moor Farm.
Working for Derby County Football Club offers a unique opportunity to be part of one of England’s most historic and passionately supported clubs. With a proud legacy, a dedicated fan base, and an exciting vision for the future, Derby County offers a dynamic and rewarding work environment both on and off the pitch. Whether you're joining the team in coaching, administration, marketing, or operations, you'll be contributing to a culture rooted in ambition, community, and progress. Employees benefit from a collaborative work environment and opportunities for professional development.
The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering a robust Academy strategy for player development loans by creating a loan cell around each player, ensuring a high level of Inter-Disciplinary support through structured check-ins, consistent monitoring, and efficient interventions. The postholder will also lead on the exit & transition strategy, providing best-in-class support for players leaving the programme across the U9-U21 age groups.
This will be facilitated by working closely with Academy leadership, Football Operations, Recruitment, and Education & Player Services. Whilst executing a fully joined‑up approach to player transitions that aligns with club values, safeguarding standards, and long‑term development objectives.