Head of Manchester City Business School

Based in Manchester or London, this permanent full-time role leads the strategic, commercial and operational development of the Manchester City Sports Business School. The role is responsible for shaping a global education offering, driving commercial growth, building partnerships and ensuring high-quality programme delivery aligned to City Football Group’s long-term ambitions.

Who We Are

Founded in 2013, City Football Group is the world’s leading private owner and operator of football clubs, with teams across the globe connected by a shared belief in doing things differently. Alongside our clubs, we invest in football-related businesses and build partnerships that help the game, and the communities around it, thrive. Everything we do is guided by our purpose: empowering better lives through football. Rooted in more than a century of “City” football, we’re proud of the role our clubs play locally and globally, creating positive impact on and off the pitch.

Within our Football Education team, we are focused on developing innovative learning experiences that extend our impact beyond the pitch. The Sports Business School is a key part of this ambition, combining education, industry insight and global reach to create meaningful opportunities for learners and partners.

The Role

You’ll lead the creation and growth of the Manchester City Sports Business School, shaping its strategy, commercial model and global positioning. Working closely with senior stakeholders, you’ll define a compelling product portfolio that meets market demand while aligning to the organisation’s long-term vision. You’ll drive commercial performance through the development of effective go-to-market strategies, building strong partnerships with academic institutions and industry collaborators to expand the School’s reach and impact. Alongside this, you’ll take ownership of operational delivery, ensuring programmes are executed to a consistently high standard through well-defined delivery models, facilities and staffing approaches. As a senior leader, you’ll balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution, managing performance, overseeing financial outcomes and ensuring the School evolves into a scalable, high-quality global education platform.

What You’ll Bring

• Experience within higher education, with understanding of academic delivery models and the education market
• Proven ability to commercialise education products or programmes
• Experience designing or developing curriculum and academic offerings
• Strong stakeholder management and partnership development skills
• Ability to lead complex operational delivery across multiple projects

Why Choose Us

Working at City Football Group means being supported to do your best, with the flexibility and encouragement to look after your wellbeing. We’re committed to helping our people learn, grow and thrive in a culture built on collaboration, openness and hard work.

As part of our team, you’ll receive 26 days’ annual leave plus a day off for your birthday, private healthcare and dental cover, and an annual discretionary bonus. You’ll also have access to a Health Cash Plan, Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 GP support, and a competitive pension and life assurance.

You can enjoy a range of additional benefits, including cycle to work, Give As You Earn, discounted match tickets, savings in the City Store, a free City+ subscription, stadium tour discounts, and wider retail and lifestyle offers.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your application via our careers site by 13 May 2026. We encourage you to apply as soon as you can.

We work with a select group of agency partners and do not accept unsolicited applications. Any CVs submitted without prior agreement will be treated as a direct application.

Equal Opportunities

City Football Group promotes equal opportunities in employment and we positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

We will screen all applicants and select candidates whose skills and experience seem to meet our needs. We will carefully consider your application during the initial screening and will contact you only if you are selected for an interview. If you require reasonable adjustments or any support throughout the process, please contact hiring@cityfootball.com and we will be happy to help.

Due to our safeguarding promise, all UK based CFG roles will be subject to a DBS check upon commencing employment with us. This will be either a basic, standard or enhanced check depending on the job role and responsibilities.