Youth Recruitment Analyst

JOB TITLE: Youth Recruitment Analyst
DEPARTMENT: Academy
REPORTING TO: Head of Youth Recruitment
JOB FUNCTION: Coordinate geographic regions of scout co-ordinators, area scouts and assistants to provide accurate and actionable information on external players.
CONTRACT: 40 Hours Per Week (approx.) across 5.5 working days

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES (Play Your Part):

Recruitment

• Work with Area Coordinators and Scouts to ensure they are scheduled on appropriate games to cover target players and age groups.
• Oversee scouts including meeting preparation and bi-annual reviews.
• Track, monitor and support scouts completing reports on the scouting database, ensuring data quality standards.
• Track progress and compile depth charts on U9-U18 players in Local, National and International Recruitment.
• Create ‘headline’ reports, evaluate data and provide weekly updates for senior recruitment staff.
• Produce executive summaries (using video and data) for target player presentations and senior management.
• Prepare and develop presentations for youth scout meetings and conferences.
• Develop content for recruitment and coordinator weekly meetings.

Player Assessment

• Support integration of grass roots player data into local and national recruitment.
• Align local, national and international recruitment assessment processes.
• Align internal Academy player assessment with recruitment player assessment.

MEASURES OF PERFORMANCE (Here to Win):

• Scout reports accurately in system.
• Players on target lists.
• Players signed.
• Develop systems and processes in place.
• Organised and diligent.
• Willing to take responsibility and follow tasks to a successful completion.
• Ability to effectively prioritise workflow.
• Be personable and enthusiastic with a strong work ethic.
• Confident communicator with an approachable and friendly manner.

PERSONAL SPECIFICATION:
Qualifications:
Essential:

• Masters/PhD degree in Economics, Sports Analysis, or a related data discipline.
• FA Level 1 & 2 Talent ID Qualification or UEFA B Coaching Licence.
• Valid Passport and driving licence.
• Fluent in English.

Experience:
Essential:

• 3+ years experience (minimum) in elite sports as a data analyst.
• Knowledge of the football market, the role of a scout and the European geographic region.
• Highly computer literate in office, presentation software and the ability to use in-house systems.
• Highly skilled in the use of numbers and management of data, specifically within elite sports.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Academy in a data analyst position. If you feel you have the right experience and technical know-how for the role and are looking for a new challenge, please apply below!

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