Head of Academy Recruitment

Colchester United Football Club; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional football club in the United Kingdom is seeking a full-time Head of Academy Recruitment to oversee recruitment for their Category 2 Academy. The role involves managing recruitment for all age groups, building relationships with other clubs, and accountability for safeguarding. The ideal candidate will have relevant coaching qualifications and a passion for developing young talent. Salary is competitive ranging from £30k to £35k.

Qualifications

• Possession or working towards FA Advanced Principles of Talent Identification & Development.
• Must have Enhanced DBS and FA Safeguarding Qualification.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the recruitment strategy for the academy.
• Identify and recommend players to the Academy across all age groups.
• Manage all recruiters within the department.

Skills

Good communication skills

Passion for working with young people

Education

FA Advanced Principles of Talent Identification & Development in Football

Tools

Enhanced DBS

FA Safeguarding Qualification

Job description

Colchester United Football Club are seeking a full time Head of Academy Recruitment to work within our exciting Category 2 Academy. The role will oversee the recruitment across all age groups from under 9 to Under 21. To ensure continual pathway development throughout the academy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the recruitment strategy for the academy.
• Identify and recommend players to the Academy across all age groups.
• Recruit players related to the academy and club pathway.
• Complete match and player recommendation reports.
• Support the planning and delivery of Talent ID days.
• Willingness to learn and embrace the Colchester United philosophy and ethos.
• Build relationships with other clubs to continuously expand the recruitment network.
• Ensure that the Academy Recruitment Database is continuously monitored and updated.
• To manage all recruiters within the department.

• Have responsibility for the organisation, management and delivery of the Club's policies and procedures for the recruitment of Academy players. (YD Rule 113.2)
• Have responsibility for the recruitment and training of the Club's Scouts (including taking all reasonable steps to ensure that they comply with the requirements regarding qualifications, registration and continued professional development set out at Rule 241)
• Always have accountability and responsibility for safeguarding.

Requirements:

• Be in possession of (or be actively working towards): The FA Advanced Principles of Talent Identification & Development in Football
• Enhanced DBS
• FA Safeguarding Qualification

Person Specification:

• Hard working
• Clean driving license
• Good communication skills
• Passion for working with young people

All staff must be aware of all safeguarding and equity and diversity issues, along with all academy and club policies, rules and regulations. We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and dynamic working environment by building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Salary £30k-£35k

Closing Date: 8 th August 2025