An exciting job opportunity has arisen at Leeds United Football Club for a Head of Recruitment.

The Head of Recruitment will be responsible for managing and overseeing the talent identification, recruitment, and scouting strategy for Leeds United FC.

Elland Road has been the home of Leeds United since 1919 and remains one of English football's great theatres and is ‘the only place for us’ ever since. With a capacity of 37, 890, it is one of England’s largest football grounds.

Everyone at Leeds United is dedicated to working as one team and to be the best we can be.

Come be part of our fabulous team as we March on Together.

Main Responsibilities:

• Effectively and efficiently manage Leeds United FC football recruitment strategy, working closely with the Senior Team Manager and Technical Director regarding the scouting and recruitment of eligible and potential players.


• Develop, review, and update Leeds United’s recruitment philosophy, policies, protocols, and procedures.


• Manage and coordinate Leeds United’s recruitment supporting staff and scouts to ensure there is a clear strategy for the scouting and recruitment of players.


• Review, update and implement the scouting reports and ensure all reports are completed by all recruitment/scouting staff.


• Develop and maintain appropriate online tools to increase efficiency in player reporting, targeting, player acquisition and succession planning for the Association’s football recruitment.


• Creating robust and comprehensive rating systems and other visualisations to provide up to date insightful information within the recruitment strategy.


• Continually monitor the performance of Leeds United’s scouting network and players identified.


• Ensure Leeds United’s player database is updated and monitored on a monthly basis.


• Manage Leeds United’s recruitment budget and scout’s expenses.


• Attend relevant Leeds United FC meetings, whilst also implementing departmental meetings and in- service training for scouts.


• Ensure compliance with all relevant Leeds United FC policies, including health and safety policies; and all relevant legal, regulatory, ethical and social requirements.


• Proactively participate in training and development opportunities, staff performance, appraisals, and reviews.


• Always comply with the Data Protection Policy regarding safeguarding sensitive customer information.


• Perform the job in accordance with the company’s policies, procedures, processes and working practices, especially the Equal Opportunities and Harassment Policy and Procedure.


• Perform any other duties as may reasonably be required.

Experience we are looking for:

• Credible track record of scouting and recruiting elite level players within a professional football setting such as an academy or club and a good understanding of the relevant rules and regulations governing football.


• Experience of appropriate online tools to increase efficiency in player reporting, targeting and player acquisition.

Technical Skills:

• Formal qualification within professional football. Minimum B Licence.


• Level 3 Talent Identification ( The FA )or working Towards level 3 Talent Identification ( The FA )


• Flexible working hours


• Relationships - external clubs & Agents network


• Excellent communication (written and oral) and listening skills.


• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.


• IT literate, strong planning and organisational skills and able to maintain accurate database records


• Use of Power point and reporting scouting systems


• Management delivery & effective solution offering


• Passionate about professional player recruitment


• Drive and disciplined to develop individual & as a team


• Ability to work in an agile and innovative manner within fast pace football industry


• Proven track record in Youth recruitment


• Clean UK Driving License

Who are we looking for:

• Strong interpersonal skills


• Self-motivated with the ability to work on own initiative.


• Flexible approach regarding working hours and travel.


• Able to maintain confidentiality and discretion at all times.


• Reliable, punctual & honest


• Excellent communication skills


• Positivity and objectiveness


• Ability to use initiative and be creative


• Ability to prioritise and manage time effectively


• Confident and assertive


• Ambition, passion and willingness to learn.