Founded in 1882, Tottenham Hotspur Football Club is an English Premier League Club, based in North London. The Club is seeking a Women’s Technical Director to take ownership of the direction and development of players and their coaches. JOB PURPOSE Build a competitive team of players and managers whose football skills fit the Club's sporting culture. Develop a sustainable football model and sporting identity over a multi-year period that looks after the medium to long-term interests of the Club. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Develop a sustainable football model and sporting identity for Women’s Football over a multi-year period. Strategically lead recruitment in identification and assessment of prospective playing talent for all areas of the football club (Women's first team and Academy Teams). Deliver relevant information on target players for consideration of the Women’s Football Board. Establish a communication strategy with the coaches to provide advice and support on coaching matters. Engage coaching teams during pre-season and outline strategic framework/club requirements. Work with the relevant Head/Head of Methodology in the development and implementation of coaching standards. Support the club’s coaches and managers of all Women’s teams to develop and implement a football development plan. Oversee the selection of respective teams or squads in conjunction with the coaches. Operate as a key contact for agents and other clubs globally. Ensure regular and effective dialogue exists between the analysis department. Oversee the assessment of existing player recruitment with regular performance reviews. Ensure complete market coverage. Manage the department budget and provide regular updates to the Chief Football Officer. Liaise with external governing bodies and leading clubs. Ensure close working relationships with wider club stakeholders. Manage relations with sport media. Travel as and when required. SKILLS & EXPERIENCE Experienced as a sporting director/technical director within a top-level European Women’s League. Proven ability to work at a senior level with senior executives within the club. Skilled in performance analysis and experienced in making evidence-based player assessments. Excellent understanding of the UK, European and International player markets. Clear understanding of the governance and legislative framework in relation to player transactions. Confident in complex negotiations with proven experience. Able to implement new ideas to improve and evolve systems. Prior experience managing, developing and motivating people. Proven ability to build close relationships with key internal and external stakeholders. PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES An effective communicator with compelling presentation and excellent written skills. Proven ability in creating environments where staff are empowered to make decisions. High-level of football intelligence (Women's games). Strong work ethic and protects confidential information. Outstanding organisational, process, communication, and project management skills. Collaborative working style. The ability to manage and achieve personal targets. Driving license desired. Safeguarding is fundamental to the success in all that we do. Successful candidates are to be reminded they would be subject to various background, DBS and reference checks for this role. Tottenham Hotspur Football Club welcomes applications from anyone regardless of age, disability, race, or ethnic and national origins, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.
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