Academy Recruitment Analyst

Tottenham Hotspur; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned football club is seeking a talented individual for a role focused on identifying and analyzing prospects across various age groups. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in performance analysis, communication, and video analysis tools. This position plays a vital role in supporting the club's recruitment strategy and demands high standards and attention to detail within a dynamic environment. Opportunities for development are available as part of a dedicated Academy Recruitment team.

Qualifications

• Strong observational skills and an eye for identifying talent.
• Comfortable working flexible hours and dealing with the dynamic nature of football.
• Excellent communication skills to foster productive working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the recruitment analyst to achieve recruitment goals.
• Identify top talent across age groups for Academy recruitment.
• Support recruitment strategy through performance analysis and video content.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Presentation skills

Organisational skills

Ability to work independently

Ability to work in a team

Time management skills

Education

Undergraduate degree in performance analysis or sports-related field

Postgraduate degree in a sports-related course

FA Talent ID Level 2 or above

Tools

Hudl Sportscode Suite

Wyscout

Final Cut Pro

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Keynote

Job description

Responsibilities

• To collaborate with the Lead Academy Recruitment Analyst to help achieve the goals and vision of the Academy Recruitment Department.
• Play a key role in identifying and highlighting top talent across various age groups to THFC, contributing directly to the Academy's recruitment processes.
• Support the club's recruitment strategy by delivering high quality performance analysis, data insight and video content throughout all levels of the Academy.
• Video Analysis
• Compile video footage by clipping and analysing key actions in line with the club's position specific profiling requirements.
• Maintain and regularly update player databases in all relevant areas to ensure video evidence is organised and easily accessible.
• Use video telestration software to generate position specific videos of target players.
• Create visually engaging video content for recruitment meetings and trialist reviews.
• Analyse performance data and produce objective information on targeted players to support an evidence-based approach.
• Highlight key video evidence utilising the Academy's video library to showcase the development pathway.
• Work closely with scouts and coaches to contextualise player actions with video evidence and tactical insight aligned to the Academy's playing methodology.
• Support members of the Academy Recruitment department with the use of new technology and processes.
• Coordinate and communicate effectively with other recruitment analysts.
• Proactive in nature and able to generate innovative ideas.

Qualifications

• Values & respects others, builds relationships, collaborates.
• Gets things done, delivers to highest of standards, takes responsibility.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with clear and adaptable communication skills that foster productive working relationships with staff in a high-performance environment.
• Can work to a high level on own initiative and as part of a team.
• High quality presentation/facilitation skills with a meticulous attention to detail.
• Comfortable working flexible hours and dealing with the dynamic nature of football.
• An aspiration to be an elite level practitioner., Experience of working in professional football in an analysis, scouting or recruitment role.
• Undergraduate degree in performance analysis or sports related field.
• Proficiency in video analysis tools (Hudl Sportscode Suite, Wyscout, Final Cut Pro).
• Excellent observational skills and an eye for identifying talent.
• IT literate across all required platforms (Excel, Powerpoint, Keynote).
• Strong organisational and effective time management skills.
• Ability to deal with day to day issues on own initiative.
• Experience of working to deadlines in a high-pressure environment., Postgraduate degree in a sports related course.
• Familiarity with data platforms or interest in AI tools.
• FA Talent ID Level 2 or above.

About Tottenham Hotspur

Founded in 1882, Tottenham Hotspur is an iconic football club, playing in the Premier League and Women's Super League. From North London to the world, our fanbase spans continents, cultures, and generations. Spurs is a club that's always dared to push boundaries, breaking new ground and rewriting history.

We offer world-class facilities: In 2019, we opened our state-of-the-art Stadium, a £1 billion landmark that's the beating heart of North Tottenham's transformation. More than just a football ground, it's an engine of change - creating 4,000 jobs and injecting £300 million into the local economy every year. We're at our brightest when we're all together. Our Club, our teams, our community.