Women's Recruitment Analyst

Birmingham City FC; Turves Green; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional football club is seeking a dedicated Women’s Recruitment Analyst to enhance its scouting operations. This role focuses on identifying and recruiting talented players for the Women’s First Team and Academy Pathway. Responsibilities include player scouting using video analysis, maintaining recruitment databases, and collaborating across departments to ensure a successful recruitment strategy. Candidates should have experience in women's football and knowledge of scouting software. This position is vital for building a sustainable and competitive squad.

Qualifications

• Experience and knowledge in women's football.
• Proven ability to analyze player performance through video.
• Strong skills in managing recruitment databases.

Responsibilities

• Identify and scout potential player targets for the Women’s First Team.
• Analyze performance data to support player recruitment.
• Work collaboratively with Women's Recruitment Department.
• Produce scouting reports and maintain player databases.

Skills

Experience working in women’s football

Knowledge of players in women’s football

Proficient with video scouting platforms and software

Relevant experience or qualifications in player recruitment

Tools

Wyscout

Hudl

Sportscode

Job description

Birmingham City Football Club is on the rise.

With an incredible history dating back to 1875, Birmingham City Football Club is part of an exciting period of accelerated growth and modernisation, and is playing its part in once-in-a-generation opportunity to support the transformation of England’s second city as part of the Sports Quarter project.

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Birmingham City Women FC is seeking a dedicated and driven Women’s Recruitment Analyst to support the identification and recruitment of talented players for both the Women’s First Team and the Club’s Academy Pathway. This role is central to ensuring the club continues to build a strong, sustainable, and successful squad through evidence-based scouting and performance analysis.

Key Responsibilities:

Player Identification & Scouting

• Identify and scout potential player targets for the Women’s First Team.
• Scout players primarily through video analysis, with some live scouting as required.
• Produce high-quality scouting reports and contribute to detailed player dossiers.

Data & Database Management

• Analyse and refine performance data to support player identification, assessment, and monitoring.
• Maintain and develop the women’s player database in line with the club’s recruitment strategy.

Academy Pathway Support

• Coordinate and support scouting activity across the club’s Women’s Academy Pathway.

General Duties

• Work collaboratively across the Women’s Recruitment Department, including:
• Women’s Head of Recruitment & Analysis
• Women’s Loans & Transitions Manager
• Women’s Academy Scout
• Ensure compliance with all club policies and procedures, including equal opportunities and health & safety.
• Undertake additional tasks as required by the Women’s Recruitment Department.

What are we looking for from you?

Qualifications

• Skills & Abilities:

  • Experience working in women’s football.
  • Knowledge of players in women’s football.
  • Proficient with video scouting platforms and software (e.g., Wyscout, Hudl, Sportscode).
  • Relevant experience or qualifications in player recruitment, talent identification, performance analysis, or computer/data science.

Birmingham City FC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The safety and well-being of our players is our top priority, and we expect all staff to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be required to undergo a thorough background check and training in safeguarding as part of the recruitment process.

Birmingham City FC is an equal opportunities and Disability Confident employer. We welcome applications from all sectors of the community and assess candidates solely on merit, regardless of gender, race, age, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, political or religious belief, background, or family circumstances. We promote a diverse and inclusive environment and encourage all individuals to apply. If you need any adjustments to our recruitment or interview process, please inform us when applying.