Jude started his management career with Whitehawk under 18’s before being promoted as first team manager, replacing Steve King in 2018. Jude spent two more years at Whitehawk, being replaced in 2020. Jude became the Eastbourne Town manager in May 2022.

Jude spent two seasons in the Southern Combination Premier Division gaining promotion to the Isthmian South East Division after winning the Play-off’s.