Player & Coach Recruitment Officer

Norwich City Football Club; Uttlesford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional football club in the UK is seeking a Player & Coach Recruitment Officer to focus on grassroots football development. This role involves scouting and recruiting players and coaches across Hertfordshire and Suffolk, ensuring development centres run smoothly. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of grassroots football, excellent communication skills, and a passion for player development. Competitive remuneration and growth opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Opportunities for growth

Competitive remuneration package

Qualifications

• Passion for player development and grassroots football.
• Ability to build strong local networks.
• Experience in football coaching or recruitment is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Scout and identify talented grassroots players.
• Recruit coaches for development sessions.
• Ensure football centres are well-staffed and structured.
• Liaise with local clubs to build strong relationships.
• Attend recruitment events and games.
• Provide administrative support for registrations and scheduling.

Skills

Knowledge of grassroots football

Communication skills

Organisational skills

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 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.