Vacancy at Cambridge United FC
Head of Academy Recruitment
Salary
£ 25,000
Vacancy listed
11/05/2022
Application deadline
27/05/2022
Details
Job Title: Head of Academy Recruitment
Reports to: Academy Manager
Salary: £25,000
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 27th May
Interview date: 9th June
Role Summary:
The role of the Head of Academy Recruitment is to 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, recording of sessions, recording of games, uploading of player reports, player performance clocks and player reviews
• 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
General Accountabilities
• Be responsible for own safety and not endanger that of colleagues/visitors to the workplace
• Work in compliance with the Codes of Conduct, Regulations and policies of the Club, and its commitment to equal opportunities
• Ensure that output and quality of work is of a high standard and complies with current legislation / standards
Key Skills
• Good team player
• Calm and flexible approach with good interpersonal/listening/communication skills
• Confidential with a commitment to quality and continuous improvement
Please take the time to fill in our Equality and Diversity form when applying.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdamHzihFKiJc55iuafWzaS_D74SpwW-ml7qBS4mdb6eJBKtQ/viewform
We would like to advise if you have not heard from us then on this occasion you have not been successful in securing an interview, and that due to the large volume of applications it will not be possible to respond to every applicant. We would like to thank you for your interest in working with us, and if you do not receive an interview this time please don’t let this stop you applying for further posts advertised at Cambridge United FC in the future.
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.
Reports to: Academy Manager
Salary: £25,000
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 27th May
Interview date: 9th June
Role Summary:
The role of the Head of Academy Recruitment is to 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, recording of sessions, recording of games, uploading of player reports, player performance clocks and player reviews
• 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
General Accountabilities
• Be responsible for own safety and not endanger that of colleagues/visitors to the workplace
• Work in compliance with the Codes of Conduct, Regulations and policies of the Club, and its commitment to equal opportunities
• Ensure that output and quality of work is of a high standard and complies with current legislation / standards
Key Skills
• Good team player
• Calm and flexible approach with good interpersonal/listening/communication skills
• Confidential with a commitment to quality and continuous improvement
Please take the time to fill in our Equality and Diversity form when applying.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdamHzihFKiJc55iuafWzaS_D74SpwW-ml7qBS4mdb6eJBKtQ/viewform
We would like to advise if you have not heard from us then on this occasion you have not been successful in securing an interview, and that due to the large volume of applications it will not be possible to respond to every applicant. We would like to thank you for your interest in working with us, and if you do not receive an interview this time please don’t let this stop you applying for further posts advertised at Cambridge United FC in the future.
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.