The role of Head of Foundation Academy Recruitment and Recruitment Operations is fundamental to the long-term vision of Norwich City in identifying and recruiting the most talented young players for the club.
The Head of Foundation Academy Recruitment and Recruitment Operations will assist in the implementation of identification, recruitment and scouting strategies for the Academy across the Player Performance Pathway of the Elite Player Performance Plan (EPPP) in conjunction with the Academy Head of Recruitment, whilst striving to identify and recruit the most talented young players available in adherence with the Profile of player the club is seeking to recruit.
The role will oversee academy scouting Under-9s to Under-11s in the areas of Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridgeshire (20 hours) The role will also oversee the management of recruitment operations for each phase from pre academy, FP, YDP and PDP (20 hours).
Key tasks/responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Foundation Phase:
- Identification and recruitment of players across the Player Performance Pathway in adherence with the Academy Profiles.
- Assist in implementing strategy for internal and external scouting on a local level.
- Develop and manage a network of scouts and contacts to work in support of internal and external strategies.
- Manage Centres of Excellences and City Select throughout the region.
- Provide feedback, advice and support to players and parents on the development of the player.
- Assist in the maintenance and development of the Talent Identification database.
- Implement Scouting Policy and Protocol for Scouts attending games.
- Develop and enhance relationships with local clubs and external organisations.
- Organise and run Talent ID events
- Management of FP Trialist throughout their trial process.
- Administration as required
- Undertake travel across the UK.
Football Administration:
- To support registrations for all non-compensation players’ trialling at Norwich City Football Academy on the trialist programme, ensuring all paperwork is forwarded to the EFL/PL/FA, under the supervision of the Academy Operations Manager.
- To be a key member of the MDT regarding the induction and end journey of trialist academy players, assisting with the induction of successful players into the Academy.
- To organise and manage the Recruitment Games Programme with Recruitment Phase Leads, for events held at both at the Lotus Training Centre and external venues, under the supervision of the Academy Operations Manager.
- Financial Administration – Complete the processing of purchase orders and confirmation of payments for the Operations and Recruitment departments.
Operations:
- To assist the Academy Operations Manager with the academy calendars for scheduling purposes, liaising with internal and external stakeholders. Mainly the inclusion of Recruitment events.
- To manage and deliver the weekly transport plan throughout the year to facilitate all trialist players and team travel.
- To assist with the delivery of academy matchday events alongside the academy manager, academy operations manager and academy operations assistant.
- To further support the Academy Operations Manager in overseeing the daily operation of the Academy.
Recruitment (Administration of Trialists):
- To support an effective and efficient administrative support service to the Academy Recruitment department with regards to the operations of all trialists (attending training and fixtures).
- To ensure the record of trialist players is of the highest standard and transferred through to registration if applicable. Including the maintenance of the Academy Trialist Log and alignment of the trialist process.
- To support player pathways of incoming and outgoing trialists, regarding their induction and end journeys.
- To manage the operational, logistical and administrative support for the Development Centres.
All applicants should be:
- Self-motivated and committed
- A strategic planner, organiser and co-ordinator
- Confident and able to work individually and as part of a successful team
- A ‘people person’ with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Knowledgeable and possess experience of working within the football environment
- Experience of working within a professional football club Academy at related age groups
- Proficient in the use of technology
All applicants should have, or be working towards the following qualifications:
1. FA Talent Identification Level 2
2. UEFA B Licence
The successful candidate must hold a full valid UK driving licence.
To apply for this role, please click here to complete your application and covering letter.
Interview date: On application
Closing date: 9am on Monday, August 21, 2023
Norwich City Football Club are committed to ensuring equal opportunities are given to all and welcomes applications from all areas of the community regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnerships.
Norwich City Football Club is an equal opportunities employer and recognises the importance of safeguarding children and vulnerable adults in the workplace. Please be aware that a criminal disclosure and identity check will be carried out for this post. Engagement will be subject to a satisfactory DBS disclosure.