The Role Responsible for the direction and strategic plan for talent identification and recruitment into the Academy. Create, manage and direct a team of recruitment staff (Scouts) to produce excellent results in player recruitment across the Academy performance pathway. Main Responsibilities: Work with coaching staff to identify target positions for each age group throughout the Academy Assess fixtures across professional Academy programmes and grass roots football assigning scouts accordingly Act on information promptly and make decisive decisions to be primary club of choice for players Provide coaching staff with specific information on incoming players and monitor regularly throughout initial trial Work closely with Academy player profiles to bring in players who can be developed within our coaching programme Produce statistics and further relevant data of recruitment performance on a regular basis to the Academy Manager Work closely with Academy Manager to set targets for recruitment staff and monitor their performance on a regular basis Lead regular recruitment staff meetings assessing KPIs for areas to develop Attend all player progression meetings through the pathway and advise on recruitment opportunities at all age groups Ensure any players are inducted prior to arriving at the club and all administration is completed to the standards set out by the club and EFL/FAW Ensure adherence to FA/EPPP rules and the club’s safeguarding protocols for young players. Further develop own knowledge and qualifications throughout employment keeping up to date with the latest trends and strategies Build and maintain a network of contacts across all key target clubs and areas including grassroots and Academy football Forge strong links with local grassroots football, Wrexham AFC Community Trust and Schools across the region. Conduct mid-trial and end of trial reviews with coaches in a formal process for players and parents Work closely with Head of Academy Coaching regarding succession charts for the Academy looking at long term objectives and targets Create detailed databases of players across all age groups to accurately record potential Academy players Ensure accurate, timely reporting using scouting platforms and contribute to data analysis for recruitment decisions. Lead, manage, support and develop the skills of scouts and spotters. Create depth charts and strategically succession plan with relevant departments. Health and Safety Responsibilities Take responsibility and care for the health and safety of yourself and other employees and members of the public who may be affected by your acts or omissions at work. To comply with all aspects of the Club’s Health & Safety Policy and arrangements, to enable the company to perform its civil and statutory obligations in relation to Health & Safety. About you You'll have: Excellent knowledge and understanding of recruitment strategies and Academy EPPP governance Category 1 Experience Strong network of contacts throughout the UK relevant to the recruitment of Academy players Outstanding communication skills with a view to being able to speak with parents, coaches, players and contacts Highly competent in the delivery of presentations, collaboration and relationship building skills. Enthusiasm for the role and a proactive thinker who always looks for opportunities to improve and enhance the recruitment strategy A dynamic, hardworking individual that can relate to all staff members and participants engaged in Academy activities Is receptive to feedback about own behaviour, strengths and areas for improvement that identifies improvement strategies relating to Academy recruitment activities Displays a high level of confidentiality and transparency and can contribute to team meetings in a professional manner Committed to, and an understanding of, equality and diversity in sport Flexible approach to meet the nature and demands of the business High attention to detail and organisation skills with a commitment to safeguarding. Experience and Qualifications required: Holds the FA Talent ID Level 4 qualification A current FA/FAW Safeguarding Children Workshop Certificate (or willingness to complete within 1 month of appointment) 10 Years Experience within Academy recruitment Ability to devise and implement a recruitment strategy. Relevant Degree in Sports Science, Coaching or Teaching. UEFA ‘B’ Coaching qualification Experience of leading a Academy recruitment dept. Why Work for Us If you are looking for an organisation committed to building a strong, inclusive, high performing workplace where every individual is valued, supported and empowered to grow with fantastic benefits which include: Health Cash Plan EAP Enhanced holidays and long service days Enhanced pension Death in service Enhanced sick leave Health and wellbeing time off Access to complimentary match tickets Volunteering day Salary sacrifice benefits and retail discounts then hit us up!