Cambridge United are hiring a Head of Academy Recruitment...
The chosen candidate will be responsible for the identification of players that meet the needs of the Academy across all phases in the performance pathway.
Key job outcomes:
- Develop, implement and maintain working policies for the Talent ID and Recruitment staff in line with EPPP requirements and the Academy Football Philosophy
- To be responsible for all recruitment between the ages of U9-U20 and ensure good communication and working relationships with the whole recruitment department
- Develop and maintain key relationships with professional and grassroot clubs, organisations, local leagues, schools and county associations
- To support the recruitment, development and management of Talent ID staff
- Work with the Academy Operations Manager & Talent ID Officer to ensure all correct administration and procedures are followed in relation to academy trialists
- Communicate regularly with relevant coaches to ensure appropriate recruitment decisions are made and succession planning is followed through
- To ensure the Academy Philosophies and Values are adhered to by coaches, players and parents within the Foundation Phase, Youth Development Phase and Professional Development Phase
- Management of Talent ID Centres across all age ranges
- Create Player Liaison environment for newly signed Academy players at 1st team games along with family
- Play a large role in Player Exit/Transition strategies
- To undertake personal CPD as appropriate to meet the demands of the role
- To manage all administrative tasks related to the role, including general organisation.
- To represent the Talent ID & Recruitment department at Academy management meetings and to ensure that the department is represented at the Academy weekly update meeting
- To attend meetings as directed by the Academy Manager
- To undertake other appropriate duties as directed by the Academy Manager
To read a full job description, please click here. To apply for the role, please click here.
The Application Closing Date is Tuesday 3 September 2024.
Cambridge United FC is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a supportive and inclusive working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit.
We do not discriminate against staff on the basis of age, race, nationality, ethnic origin, religious or political belief or affiliation, trade union membership, gender, gender reassignment, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, sexual orientation, disability, socio-economic background or any other inappropriate distinction or characteristic covered by the Equality Act 2010.
