Football Operations Director: Strategy & Recruitment

Hartlepool United FC; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartlepool United Football Club is seeking a Head of Football Operations to be the senior football executive reporting to the Owner and Board. The role is hands-on and strategic, responsible for guiding the sporting side of the club across First Team and Academy, and for leading recruitment, budgeting, facilities, and operations.

The successful candidate will drive football philosophy, oversee player contracts, and ensure smooth integration of Academy with the One Club model, while building a

Qualifications

• Extensive recruitment knowledge across the football framework.
• Financial and contract negotiation experience with players, agents and clubs.
• Understanding of budgeting for football operations and staff.
• Ability to lead a department and manage multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Club-wide football strategy and identity oversight across First Team and Academy.
• Lead First Team squad planning, recruitment and contracting processes.
• Oversee football operations, facilities and environment objectives.
• Manage football budgets and reporting to the Owner/Board.
• Coordinate joining of First Team with Academy and wider Club.

Skills

Recruitment

Contract negotiations

Budget management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Job description

Hartlepool United Football Club is seeking a Head of Football Operations to be the senior football executive reporting to the Owner and Board. The role is hands-on and strategic, responsible for guiding the sporting side of the club across First Team and Academy, and for leading recruitment, budgeting, facilities, and operations.

The successful candidate will drive football philosophy, oversee player contracts, and ensure smooth integration of Academy with the One Club model, while building a