Tyne & Wear / North Durham Region An exciting opportunity has arisen to work within Middlesbrough Football Club’s Category 1 Academy as a Part time Academy Recruitment Coordinator. The main purpose of the role is to identify and recruit the most talented young footballers from the Northeast into our Foundation and Youth Development Phases and assist with the management and coordinating of scouting for all Academy activities within those phases. The role is primarily home based, however, you will be required to attend matches across the Tyne and Wear/North Durham region. To assist the Head of Academy Recruitment in identifying and recruiting talented young footballers into Middlesbrough Football Club. To liaise with scouts to cross check, filter and confirm potential trialists over a regional demographic, in line with the academy succession plan. To organise appropriate trial periods and inductions for registered players and parents. To support the Academy player audit process, identifying targets to align with the short- and long-term succession plan. To ensure recruiters are compliant with relevant reporting on kitman labs, monitoring and actioning new entries. To establish good working relationships with schools, counties, local junior clubs and partnerships. To implement and comply with all Academy and PL/EFL/FA policies and procedures. To be open to learning and upskilling opportunities in order to expand levels of Talent ID knowledge. To exercise a ‘Duty of Care’ at all times when supervising and travelling with Academy players. About The Candidate Have experience of working in a Talent ID environment with a proven track record of identifying and recommending prospects to an Elite Academy programme. Have completed the FA Talent Identification Level 2 qualification. Have knowledge of the structure of local junior football. Have a strong operational ability with good attention to detail. Demonstrate excellent written and inter-personal communication skills. Demonstrate good people skills and the ability to provide clear leadership. Demonstrate the ability to solve problems and make sound decisions within a timely manner. Have a drive, passion and enthusiasm for football. Be familiar with current regulations and protocols relating to safeguarding. Adopt a flexible approach to working hours, being prepared to work on evenings and weekends. Have a full driving licence and access to a vehicle as will be required to attend matches across the region. Live within the Tyne and Wear/North Durham region. The salary for the role is competitive and will be discussed with shortlisted candidates at interview stage. About The Club Please note that this post falls within the scope of ‘regulated activity’ and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974). Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check and are required to declare any convictions, cautions, reprimands and final warnings that are not ‘protected’ as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders (Exemptions) Act 1975. CLOSING DATE: Friday 5th September 2025 INTERVIEWS: Will be held on 25th and 26th September 2025 MFC is seeking to diversify their team and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. MFC is also committed to the safeguarding of vulnerable groups.