Recruitment Analyst

Lincoln City Football Club Company Limited; Welton CP; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional football club is seeking a Recruitment Analyst to provide high-quality recruitment analysis for identifying potential player acquisitions. The role involves combining data analysis with live scouting, producing detailed reports, and collaborating with the recruitment team. Candidates should possess strong data analysis skills and familiarity with recruitment platforms. Flexibility for evening and weekend work is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in data-led analysis within recruitment.
• Ability to produce concise reports and video dossiers.
• Understanding of football analytics and performance data.

Responsibilities

• Deliver detailed data-led analysis of prospective players.
• Produce recruitment reports and video dossiers for stakeholders.
• Maintain and develop the player database ensuring accuracy.

Skills

Data analysis

Scouting

Report writing

Collaboration

Tools

Wyscout

Impect

Hudl Sportscode

Job description

Overview

To provide high-quality recruitment analysis to support Lincoln City Football Club in identifying, monitoring, and recommending potential player acquisitions. The Recruitment Analyst will play a key role in ensuring that the club makes evidence-based decisions in the transfer market, combining data analysis with video and live scouting to contribute to building a competitive squad for EFL League One and beyond.

Responsibilities

• Deliver detailed data-led analysis of prospective players using industry-standard platforms (e.g. Wyscout, Impect, Hudl Sportscode).
• Produce concise and insightful recruitment reports & video dossiers for the Head of Recruitment, coaching staff, and senior management.
• Maintain and develop the club’s player database alongside Data Scientist ensuring information is accurate and regularly updated.
• Analyse player performance data across domestic and international leagues to identify emerging talent.
• Provide video and statistical support for recruitment meetings and strategy sessions.
• Work collaboratively with scouts and the wider recruitment team to combine live observations with objective data.
• Track recruitment KPIs and support the evaluation of transfer targets post-signing.
• Assist in developing innovative recruitment processes and contribute to long-term succession planning.

General responsibilities

• Represent the club in line with its values of Exceptional, Edge, and Energising.
• Comply with all safeguarding and EDI (Equality, Diversity, Inclusion) policies.
• Undertake professional development and continuous learning in football recruitment and analytics.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and matchdays as required.

Key relationships

• Head of Recruitment
• Director of Football
• First Team Manager & Coaching Staff
• Recruitment & Scouting Team
• Performance Analysis Team