Vacancies
Below are detailed the vacancies with Volleyball England, including both full-time and voluntary positions.
If no roles are advertised, then there are currently none available, so please check back again soon.
To apply for a Volleyball England role, please send a completed copy of the relevant application form detailed on to jobs@volleyballengland.org, unless otherwise specified.
Candidates may be asked to take part in a telephone interview, or invited to attend for interview, where they may be requested to carry out tasks/tests that assess their suitability for the role.
Please note we cannot reply to every application for a vacancy, only those invited for interview.
For jobs relating to other clubs or organisations, please follow the instructions as indicated on the vacancy.
Futures Talent Zone Head Coaches
Volleyball England is seeking Futures Talent Zone Head Coaches to lead the strategic development and delivery of a designated talent zone, ensuring high-quality coaching, athlete progression and alignment with Volleyball England’s long-term performance goals.
The successful candidates will identify, nurture and prepare talented athletes (for transition into the U18s) performance environments, while fostering a culture of excellence, inclusion, and holistic development across the pathway.
To uphold the values of Volleyball England, as outlined in the Code of Conduct, demonstrate these in all communications and activities, and be an example thereof to others in the community.
Find out more in the role description here.
Application Deadline: 30th November 2025.
Shortlisting to be completed by 5th December 2025.
Interviews to be held 10th and 11th, 15th to 17th December from 7pm to 10pm.
England U20 Women’s Team Manager
Volleyball England is seeking an England U20 Women’s Team Manager to help develop the squad within the National Talent Pathway set-up.
The successful candidate will lead on the coordination and administration of the squad and, in particular ensure, the holistic wellbeing of all athletes by leading on safeguarding, wellbeing and lifestyle guidance.
Team Managers are also expected to uphold the values of Volleyball England, as outlined in the Code of Conduct, demonstrate these in all communications and activities and be an example thereof to others in the community.
They must also have an enhanced DBS check in place and have relevant safeguarding and emergency first aid training, along with other relevant requirements (see full role description for details).
This is a voluntary role, but reasonable-out-of-pocket expenses will be paid.
For full details of the role description, click here.
To apply for this role, please send your CV and a covering letter to jobs@volleyballengland.org and complete the equal opportunity questionnaire by clicking here.
Applications close at 5pm on Monday 17th November 2025.
Competitions Working Group
The successful applicants for the two posts available will be keen to play a leading role in further strengthening the portfolio of the organisation’s competitions.
Role background
A vital part of The Game Plan strategy is how Volleyball England aims to work collaboratively to deliver and continuously improve the products and services that most benefit clubs and the wider communities within volleyball.
With this in mind, in 2024, the organisation outlined a new five-year vision for the National Volleyball League that would reduce calendar congestion deliver a consistent league structure and drive-up standards throughout the league.
The Competitions Working Group, overseen by Simon Cowie (Competitions Delivery Lead), is structured around four areas of focus and responsibility, for which they are accountable to the Ace Service Sub-Group. They are:
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Senior competitions (four people): Providing in-season advice and guidance; maintaining standards; dealing with rules and regulation compliance; dispute management; overseeing and supporting senior events; and alignment with the officials working group.
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Junior competitions (two people): Providing in-season advice and guidance; maintaining standards; dealing with rules and regulation compliance; dispute management; and overseeing and supporting junior events.
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Transformational change (four people): Providing advice and guidance around implementation of the NVL five-year vision; development and professionalisation of the Super League; digital innovations; expansion of the junior competitive pathway; and longer-term competition planning.
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Regional and local league connectivity (two people): Strengthening relationships between the NVL and the regional and local league providers and supporting and managing the process of teams entering and leaving the NVL.
Further details
The full role description can be found here. To apply, please complete the application form and return to jobs@volleyballengland.org by 21st July 2025.
Volleyball England is strongly committed to increasing diversity across all levels of our governance framework.
While all applications are welcomed, those from under-represented groups – which currently includes ethnically diverse communities, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, people with disabilities and females – are particularly encouraged.
Stockport Volleyball Club coaches
Stockport Volleyball Club (based in south Manchester) is recruiting coaches for the 2025-26 season.
Current vacancies:
- Junior Boys U15 and U16
- Juniors Girls U15 and U16
Coach commitment: Volleyball England home and away competitions, 2 practice sessions per week, periodic coaches meetings, and club activities including socials, end of year award party, etc. Each team has a dedicated Team Secretary who will support the coach with day-to-day team opporations.
Qualifications required: Volleyball England Assistant Coach Award (Level 1) or equivalent experience. Funding for coach education is available. An active DBS check and safeguarding courses certification is also required.
Coch honorarium provided. Coach apparel provided.
How to apply: Please submit a copy of your coaching CV and coaching philosophy to stockportvolleyball@gmail.com. Candidates will be invited for an interview with Stockport's committee members and a potential trial session with club members prior to selection decisions.
Questions? Email us at stockportvolleyball@gmail.com for more information.
Closing date: Until positions are filled.
About Stockport Volleyball Club:
Stockport Volleyball Club, founded in 2015, is based in the North West of England. With a thriving community of over 60 junior athletes and more than 40 adult members, the club has a Volleyball England Division 1 North men’s and women’s team, competitive junior teams, an adult social league, and a juniors Learn to Play programme. We are proud members of Volleyball England and the North West Volleyball Association. Our club is dedicated to promoting volleyball excellence at all levels, fostering both competitive spirit and community engagement.
London Bears Men's Volleyball Coaches
Based in Balham, South London.
Join a fun, ambitious, and inclusive club in South London. Help to grow the game and develop the next wave of volleyball talent!
London Bears Volleyball Club is recruiting two dedicated and enthusiastic coaches to lead our Men's Division 1 teams in the London Volleyball League for the 2025-2026 season.
The Club is looking for passionate individuals who are committed to player development, teamwork, and bringing out the best in our squads. Each coach will take charge of one of our two competitive men's teams.
Training Schedule (August 2025-April 2026)
- Men's 1: Sunday, 4-6pm
- Men's 2: Sunday, 6-8pm
Note: One session may shift to Mondays, 7-9pm, subject to availability.
Match Commitments
- Weekly London League fixtures, with home games on Thursday evenings and away games scheduled by the opposition
- Participation in the Shield Cup competition
How to Apply
Please send your CV to balhamvolleyball@gmail.com with the subject line:
[Your Name]-[Men's 1 or Men's 2 Coaching Role]
Deadline: Rolling deadline
Further Information
Volleyball England has an equity policy and is committed to equal opportunities. The equity policy can be found on www.volleyballengland.org.
Volleyball England is committed to best practice in the care of children and as such this post may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. The child protection policy can be found on www.volleyballengland.org.