Cambridge United are hiring a Head of Recruitment…
The Head of Recruitment will lead the department in identifying, evaluating, and acquiring players who align with the club’s footballing philosophy, budget, and long-term vision.
The department will integrate modern data analytics, video scouting, and traditional scouting expertise to develop a squad capable of achieving the clubs’ ambitions.
This role requires a strategic thinker with exceptional leadership skills, extensive football knowledge, and a track record of managing a department and building teams.
Key Job Outcomes
- Lead and develop an appropriate player recruitment model for first team and academy players in local, national and international markets, whilst integrating a data informed approach.
- Establish a comprehensive recruitment strategy aligned with the Club’s overall vision, strategic plan, budgetary objectives, philosophy and playing style.
- Collaborate with the Director of Football, Head Coach, and Academy Manager to assess squad needs and plan future recruitment.
- Develop, maintain and evidence a positional succession plan, to identify key areas for improvement within the First Team.
- Manage, develop and lead a small team of scouts and analysts to identify and assess potential signings.
- Lead the scouting structure and workflow with regular meetings.
- Engage and collaborate with staff to utilise live scouting, video analysis, and data analytics to evaluate player performance, ensuring informed decision-making.
- Initiate and lead negotiations with players and their representatives, regarding transfers and contracts, working closely with the Director of Football.
- Build strong relationships with players, agents, clubs, key stakeholders within the football industry and recruitment networks to gain a competitive edge in player acquisitions.
- Monitor player progress and provide recommendations on retention, loan moves, and potential sales.
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The Application Closing Date is Sunday 16 March 2025.
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.