Colchester United Football Club – Head of Academy Recruitment
Job Description:
Colchester United Football Club is seeking a full-time Head of Academy Recruitment to work within our exciting Category 2 Academy. The role will oversee recruitment across all age groups from under 9 to under 21, ensuring continual pathway development throughout the academy.
Key Responsibilities:
Oversee the recruitment strategy for the academy.
Identify and recommend players to the Academy across all age groups.
Recruit players related to the academy and club pathway.
Complete match and player recommendation reports.
Support the planning and delivery of Talent ID days.
Willingness to learn and embrace the Colchester United philosophy and ethos.
Build relationships with other clubs to continuously expand the recruitment network.
Ensure that the Academy Recruitment Database is continuously monitored and updated.
Manage all recruiters within the department.
Organise, manage and deliver the Club's policies and procedures for the recruitment of Academy players (YD Rule 113.2).
Recruit and train the Club's Scouts, ensuring compliance with qualifications, registration, and continued professional development as per Rule 241.
Always maintain accountability and responsibility for safeguarding.
Requirements:
Possession of (or actively working towards) The FA Advanced Principles of Talent Identification & Development in Football.
Enhanced DBS.
FA Safeguarding Qualification.
Person Specification:
Hardworking.
Clean driving license.
Good communication skills.
Passion for working with young people.
All staff must be aware of all safeguarding and equity and diversity issues, along with all academy and club policies, rules, and regulations. We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and dynamic working environment by building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Salary: £26k-£30k
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