Player & Coach Recruitment Officer

Norwich City Football Club; Stansted Mountfitchet; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional football club in the UK is seeking a Player & Coach Recruitment Officer to lead player recruitment, support coaches, and manage development centres in Hertfordshire and Suffolk. The ideal candidate has strong grassroots football knowledge, excellent communication skills, and the ability to build local networks. This role offers a competitive remuneration package and the opportunity to significantly impact youth development in the community.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package

Professional growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of grassroots football and a passion for player development.
• Excellent communication and people skills.
• Organised and confident in managing multiple responsibilities.
• Willingness to travel across Hertfordshire and Suffolk.

Responsibilities

• Lead on player recruitment by scouting talented grassroots players.
• Recruit and support coaches for development sessions.
• Ensure football development centres are fully staffed.
• Build strong relationships within the community.
• Attend recruitment events and grassroots games.
• Provide administration support for registrations and communication.

Skills

Knowledge of grassroots football

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Ability to build networks

Job description

Overview

Norwich City Football Club is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our Football Development team as a Player & Coach Recruitment Officer, with a focus on Hertfordshire and Suffolk. This exciting role is central to identifying talented grassroots players, recruiting quality coaches, and ensuring the smooth running of our development centres.

Responsibilities

• Lead on player recruitment by scouting and identifying talented grassroots players across Hertfordshire and Suffolk.
• Recruit and support coaches to deliver high-quality development sessions.
• Ensure football development centres in Suffolk and Hertfordshire are fully staffed, structured, and operating effectively.
• Liaise with parents, grassroots coaches, and local clubs to build strong relationships within the community.
• Attend player recruitment events, grassroots festivals, and games to raise the visibility of the Football Development Programme.
• Provide administration support: managing registrations, scheduling, and communication with families and coaches.
• Support centres in Cambridgeshire and surrounding areas when required.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of grassroots football and a passion for player development.
• Excellent communication and people skills with the ability to build strong local networks.
• Organised, proactive, and confident in managing multiple responsibilities.
• Willingness to travel regularly across Hertfordshire, Suffolk, and occasionally Cambridgeshire.
• Previous experience in football coaching, recruitment, or sports development would be advantageous.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to play a key role in developing the next generation of Norwich City Football Club players.
• A supportive, professional environment with opportunities for growth.
• Competitive remuneration package aligned with experience.

If you are passionate about developing players and coaches, and have the drive to grow football in Hertfordshire and Suffolk, we’d love to hear from you.