Roles and Responsibilities:

• Carry out all trialist player administration paperwork including EFL and Club forms.
• Collate and ensure all centers’ player information is up to date including appropriate proof of address, and databases containing emergency contacts and medical information.
• Ensure that the general enquiries are kept up to date and send invites to ensure all Emerging Talent Training Centers are full, as required by Head of Emerging Talent and Emerging Talent Centers Manager.
• Ensure Spond communication for all centers is timely and parents are kept informed of logistical communication within the centers.
• Ensure all centres parents are on Spond.
• Attend and be an active member of monthly recruitment meetings.
• Maintain a database of player details at all required levels.
• Ensure all Academy kits are numbered appropriately, with the correct sponsors logo’s applied.
• Liaise with the Academy Managers regarding kit orders, deliveries and stock control.
• Ensuring an accurate record of kit is maintained and accurate kit allocations are made to each team / player and staff.
• Provide quarterly updates to the Academy Managers on current kit and equipment stock levels.
• Ensure Academy Players are shuttled between the Train Station and the Training Ground as and when required.
• Ensure all U18 away games, where the minibus is required, are covered.
• Ensuring the Academy’s kit and laundry rooms are kept tidy & secure.
• Prepare the Academy’s training and match kit order forms for all Academy age groups and staff to be agreed with the Academy Managers.
• Any other reasonable duties as requested by Academy Managers or Head of Emerging Talent
• Comply with health and safety requirements in line with the club’s health and safety policy
• Champion safeguarding practices across all activities, ensuring the welfare of children and young people is paramount, and that all concerns are identified, escalated and reported in accordance with Club policies and procedures.

• To undertake required training, including mandatory Club Equality and Diversity and Health and Safety training.
• To ensure that the Club’s Safe-guarding and Vulnerable Adults policies and procedures are adhered to at all times.
• Experience of working in an Academy under EPPP rules
• Background in football as a scout or full time recruiter.
• Strong relationship builder and collaboration skills with the ability to manage time and staff effectively.
• Knowledge of age-appropriate player profiles and standards across academy football.
• Knowledge of elite level requirements including the demonstration of professional standards and behaviours to enhance, and maintain a culture of high performance.
• IT literate with a knowledge of the Kitman Labs Football Intelligence Platform.
• Applicants will need to have a flexible approach to work and be able to work evenings, weekends and match days as required.
• You will require a full, valid UK driving licence and access to a suitable vehicle and be eligible to work in the UK.