The successful applicant will assist in the development and operation of a modern recruitment department. They will provide insight and information in line with our club philosophy to successfully identify, monitor and track potential targets in defined areas/territories. A thorough and detailed understanding of our current squad & academy pathways is crucial.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Identify and monitor potential targets – predominantly through video scouting but also live


• & data scouting.


• Provide detailed video analysis assessments on targeted players as identified through data


• or live scouting.


• Prepare detailed player dossiers to present to coaching staff, senior recruitment staff and


• other key stakeholders.


• Play a key role in squad planning/building processes – including ongoing trend analysis of


• current HFC players through video & data analysis.


• Update and maintain recruitment databases.


• Take a lead role on due diligence/background information research.


• Challenge current processes and practices to ensure department growth and innovation.


• Assist with scouting schedules & delegation.


• Assist with the designation of projects and tasks to our Work Placement students.


• Undertake and attend appropriate CPD when required and available.


• Any other ad-hoc tasks as required of the role by Senior Recruitment Staff.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Qualifications (Essential):

• Valid PVG Check (this is an essential requirement & will be part of the ‘new starter’ process)

Qualifications (Desirable):

• BSc/MSc in Sports Coaching/Performance or Performance Analysis (or equivalent)


• Industry recognised qualifications in Talent ID (FA, PFSA etc.) or Analysis


• UEFA Coaching Qualifications


• Driving license

Knowledge, Skills & Experience (Essential):

• Ability to work with a degree of flexibility to their work schedule.


• Ability to demonstrate a high level of tactical knowledge/understanding, aligned with the managers philosophy, of both team/individual performance.

• Ability to maintain quality and meticulous attention to detail under pressure.


• Ability to work under own initiative and organise time.


• Ability to interpret, contextualise and communicate data.


• Ability to demonstrate innovation to improve provision/processes.


• Confidence to have honest conversations and respectfully challenge colleagues.


• Good interpersonal/communication skills and professional attitude.


• Highly motivated to work in recruitment/analysis.


• Must have a focus on self-development/reflection and CPD.


• Experience (full-time or voluntary) working within a high-performance environment.

Technology (Essential):

• Experience/competency using video platform Wyscout.


• Experience using Apple hardware/software such as Keynote and iBooks/Pages.