Club Departments
Fourteen departments, each with a defined remit, a named lead and a line of accountability to the board.
Structure
How the club is organised
A community club with a professional structure. Every department has a written remit and reports into the club board.
Football Operations
Squad management, fixtures, registrations, match logistics and league compliance for both senior teams.
Academy
The Under 8 to Under 20 programme, curriculum delivery, individual development plans and player progression.
Women’s Football
Strategy, resourcing and player development across the women’s and girls’ pathway.
Medical Department
Injury assessment, treatment, rehabilitation, matchday cover and pre-season screening.
Sports Science
Strength and conditioning, load monitoring, recovery, nutrition and growth-aware physical development.
Analysis Department
Match and training video analysis, opposition reports and performance data for every competitive fixture.
Scouting & Recruitment
Local talent identification, trial management and internal scouting from academy to first team.
Safeguarding
Child protection, safe recruitment, player welfare, concern reporting and policy compliance.
Education
School liaison, academic monitoring, study support and scholarship applications.
Community Development
Schools outreach, girls’ empowerment, health education, festivals and coach education.
Commercial
Sponsorship, partnerships, merchandise, matchday revenue and commercial strategy.
Media & Communications
Content production, press relations, social channels, photography and this website.
Finance
Budgeting, financial controls, donor reporting, audit and annual accounts.
Administration
Registrations, records, travel, facilities, insurance and day-to-day club operations.
Accountability
We publish what we do, and we answer for it
Governance structure, published policies, annual reports and the club’s five-year strategic plan.
Governance & Policies