Academy Recruitment Lead: Talent ID & Pathway

Colchester United; Tiptree; Presencial; GBP 55.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Colchester United Football Club seeks an experienced Head of Academy Recruitment to lead recruitment across our Category 2 Academy, U9–U21. You will implement recruitment strategy, identify players with potential, and work with Academy staff to shape pathways toward professional football.

The role requires strong leadership, extensive scouting, data-informed decision making, and a commitment to safeguarding and multi-disciplinary collaboration within the Academy.

Formación

• Hold, or be actively working towards, The FA Advanced Principles of Talent Identification & Development in Football.

Responsabilidades

• Lead Academy recruitment strategy across the U9–U21.
• Coordinate observation, trials and assessments.
• Develop and maintain scout network and reporting standards.
• Ensure recruitment data is accurate and used for decisions.
• Collaborate with coaching, analysis, medical and safeguarding.
• Ensure compliance with EFL Youth Development Rules and EPPP.
• Safeguard young players and uphold club policies.
• Build relationships with grassroots clubs and schools.

Conocimientos

Academy recruitment

Leadership

Scouting

People-management

Talent identification

Data-driven decisions

Stakeholder management

Networking

Educación

FA Advanced Principles of Talent Identification & Development in Football

Enhanced DBS

FA Safeguarding qualification

UK driving licence

Herramientas

Recruitment databases

Video analysis

Descripción del empleo

Colchester United Football Club seeks an experienced Head of Academy Recruitment to lead recruitment across our Category 2 Academy, U9–U21. You will implement recruitment strategy, identify players with potential, and work with Academy staff to shape pathways toward professional football.

The role requires strong leadership, extensive scouting, data-informed decision making, and a commitment to safeguarding and multi-disciplinary collaboration within the Academy.