Academy Head of Recruitment

1 month ago


Forest Green, United Kingdom Forest Green Rovers Football Club Full time

About The Role


The Head of Academy Recruitment will be responsible for the recruitment of players to Forest Green Rovers FC Academy, identifying and recruiting players with the potential to move through the Academy pathway.



What you will do


  • Be the first point of contact to teams, coaches, parents around player availability and trial opportunities.
  • Build links and relationships with local grassroots teams and Talent Centre’s.
  • Ensure that all trialist paperwork and documents are in place before any participation in training and fixtures takes place.
  • Liaise with Lead Phase Coaches to support recruitment through midweek fixtures.
  • Liaise with Lead Phase Coaches around recruitment requirements for their respective phase and age groups.
  • Be active with parent engagement of all trialists and give them a welcoming start to FGR Academy.
  • Follow EPPP guidelines relating to catchment area, and ways of approaching opposition teams and parents when highlighting potential trialists.
  • Build a relationship with FGR Community Department to ensure that players from local schools have an opportunity to trial at FGR Academy.
  • Liaise with MDT around 'Depth Charts' and support the coaching staff when making decisions around retain/release.
  • Provide written feedback to be delivered during mid-trial reviews and end of trial reviews for all trialists whether successful or not.
  • Gain knowledge and understanding of FGR's current academy players.
  • Support the Pre-Academy Lead with recruitment and help identify players to sign with FGR Academy.


This is a part-time position based on a 15-hour work week, with some flexibility required.


About You


The Head of Academy Recruitment needs to be able to build and maintain good working relationships both internally and externally, maintaining a professional image when representing Forest Green Rovers FC. They need to be empathetic to young players, possess exceptional organisation and communication skills, be a highly motivated and driven individual, with a desire to succeed demonstrating creative thinking within the role.


Knowledge, skills, and experience:


Essential


  • UEFA B Licence or higher
  • FA Talent ID Level 2
  • Comprehensive understanding of the academy audit process and FIP systems
  • Experience of scouting and talent identification processes and procedures
  • Enhanced DBS clearance
  • FA safeguarding qualification
  • BFAS/EFAiF qualification


Desirable


  • FA Advanced Youth Award
  • FA Talent ID Level 3
  • Minibus Licence
  • Experience of working within a professional football academy
  • Knowledge of the local football landscape


About Us


Founded in 1889, Forest Green Rovers is a football club with a rich history, but we are always working to be at the forefront of something new. FIFA have described us as the greenest football club in the world, it is certainly true that no other football club in the world has put the environment at the heart of what it does, and embedded into it’s DNA like we have.


We’re the only club in the world to have EMAS accreditation – the gold standard of environmental management – and we’re the first and only vegan football club in the world. Our aim is to be in the Championship within the next five years – and we’re planning to build a stadium to match those ambitions, too, it has been designed by Zaha Hadid, and would be the only stadium in the world made entirely of wood.


Flexibility statement


The fast moving nature of the company's business means that from time to time you may be asked to perform duties or tasks outside of your original job description on an ad hoc basis. This allows the company to use its people in the best possible way at all times and helps the employees to make their contribution in a changing environment.


Forest Green Rovers is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to providing equality for all.



  • Forest Green, United Kingdom Forest Green Rovers Football Club Full time

    About The RoleThe Head of Academy Recruitment will be responsible for the recruitment of players to Forest Green Rovers FC Academy, identifying and recruiting players with the potential to move through the Academy pathway. What you will doBe the first point of contact to teams, coaches, parents around player availability and trial opportunities.Build links...


  • Forest Green, United Kingdom Forest Green Rovers Football Club Full time

    Job Description About The Role The Head of Academy Recruitment will be responsible for the recruitment of players to Forest Green Rovers FC Academy, identifying and recruiting players with the potential to move through the Academy pathway. What you will do Be the first point of contact to teams, coaches, parents around player availability and trial...


  • Forest Green, United Kingdom Forest Green Rovers Football Club Full time

    About The RoleThe Head of Academy Recruitment will be responsible for the recruitment of players to Forest Green Rovers FC Academy, identifying and recruiting players with the potential to move through the Academy pathway. What you will doBe the first point of contact to teams, coaches, parents around player availability and trial opportunities.Build links...


  • Forest Green, UK, Dorking, United Kingdom Forest Green Rovers Football Club Part time

    About The RoleThe Head of Academy Recruitment will be responsible for the recruitment of players to Forest Green Rovers FC Academy, identifying and recruiting players with the potential to move through the Academy pathway. What you will doBe the first point of contact to teams, coaches, parents around player availability and trial opportunities.Build links...


  • Forest Green, United Kingdom Forest Green Rovers Football Club Full time

    About the RoleForest Green Rovers Football Club is seeking a highly motivated and organized Senior Football Academy Recruitment Specialist to join our team. This part-time position (15 hours per week) will be responsible for identifying and recruiting talented players to join our academy.Key Responsibilities:Build relationships with local grassroots teams,...


  • Forest Green, United Kingdom Forest Green Rovers Football Club Full time

    About The Role We are looking to recruit a Part Time Goalkeeper Coach to support the FGR Academy Scholar Programme. Reporting to the Head of Academy and 1st Team Goalkeeper Coach all aspects relating to individual development with regards to the Elite Player Performance Plan (EPPP). Conduct regular training sessions focusing on the technical skills,...


  • Forest Green, United Kingdom Forest Green Rovers Football Club Full time

    Job Description About The Role We are looking to recruit a Part Time Goalkeeper Coach to support the FGR Academy Scholar Programme. Reporting to the Head of Academy and 1st Team Goalkeeper Coach all aspects relating to individual development with regards to the Elite Player Performance Plan (EPPP). Conduct regular training sessions focusing on the...


  • Forest Green, United Kingdom Forest Green Rovers Football Club Full time

    About The RoleWe are looking to recruit a Part Time Goalkeeper Coach to support the FGR Academy Scholar Programme.Reporting to the Head of Academy and 1st Team Goalkeeper Coach all aspects relating to individual development with regards to the Elite Player Performance Plan (EPPP). Conduct regular training sessions focusing on the technical skills, tactical...


  • Forest Green, United Kingdom Forest Green Rovers Football Club Full time

    About The RoleWe are looking to recruit a Part Time Goalkeeper Coach to support the FGR Academy Scholar Programme.Reporting to the Head of Academy and 1st Team Goalkeeper Coach all aspects relating to individual development with regards to the Elite Player Performance Plan (EPPP). Conduct regular training sessions focusing on the technical skills, tactical...


  • Forest Green, United Kingdom Forest Green Rovers Football Club Full time

    About The RoleWe are looking to recruit a Part Time Goalkeeper Coach to support the FGR Academy Scholar Programme.Reporting to the Head of Academy and 1st Team Goalkeeper Coach all aspects relating to individual development with regards to the Elite Player Performance Plan (EPPP). Conduct regular training sessions focusing on the technical skills, tactical...


  • Forest Green, United Kingdom Forest Green Rovers Football Club Full time

    Job Description About The Role Forest Green Rovers F.C are excited to be recruiting an Academy Secretary. The successful candidate will contribute by providing full administrative support for all player, team and match administration and to assist the Football Administration Department as required. The responsibilities will include but not be limited to: ...

  • Academy Secretary FTC

    2 weeks ago


    Forest Green, United Kingdom Forest Green Rovers Football Club Full time

    About The RoleForest Green Rovers F.C are excited to be recruiting an Academy Secretary. The successful candidate will contribute by providing full administrative support for all player, team and match administration and to assist the Football Administration Department as required. The responsibilities will include but not be limited to: To ensure effective...

  • Academy Secretary FTC

    2 weeks ago


    Forest Green, United Kingdom Forest Green Rovers Football Club Full time

    About The RoleForest Green Rovers F.C are excited to be recruiting an Academy Secretary. The successful candidate will contribute by providing full administrative support for all player, team and match administration and to assist the Football Administration Department as required. The responsibilities will include but not be limited to: To ensure effective...


  • Forest Green, Surrey, United Kingdom Forest Green Rovers Football Club Full time

    About The Role We are looking to recruit a Part Time Goalkeeper Coach to support the FGR Academy Scholar Programme. Reporting to the Head of Academy and 1st Team Goalkeeper Coach all aspects relating to individual development with regards to the Elite Player Performance Plan (EPPP). Conduct regular training sessions focusing on the technical skills,...


  • Forest Green, Surrey, United Kingdom Forest Green Rovers Football Club Full time

    About The Role We are looking to recruit a Part Time Goalkeeper Coach to support the FGR Academy Scholar Programme. Reporting to the Head of Academy and 1st Team Goalkeeper Coach all aspects relating to individual development with regards to the Elite Player Performance Plan (EPPP). Conduct regular training sessions focusing on the technical skills,...

  • Academy Secretary FTC

    2 weeks ago


    Forest Green, UK, Dorking, United Kingdom Forest Green Rovers Football Club Full time

    About The RoleForest Green Rovers F.C are excited to be recruiting an Academy Secretary. The successful candidate will contribute by providing full administrative support for all player, team and match administration and to assist the Football Administration Department as required. The responsibilities will include but not be limited to: To ensure effective...


  • Heald Green, United Kingdom Prestige Recruitment Group Full time

    About Prestige Recruitment GroupWe are a leading recruitment agency with a reputation for excellence. We are committed to providing top-notch recruitment services to our clients and candidates alike. Our team is passionate about matching the right talent with the right job opportunity.As a Head of Recruitment Operations, you will play a pivotal role in...


  • Epping Green, United Kingdom Oakland Central Ltd Full time

    Head of Recruitment and Reward at Oakland Care Are you a dynamic and experienced recruitment leader looking for your next challenge?Oakland Care is seeking a Head of Recruitment and Reward to join our growing team.This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our talent strategy while driving a positive impact on our...


  • Forest Green, United Kingdom Forest Green Rovers Football Club Full time

    Job Description:We are looking for a talented Part-Time Goalkeeper Coach to join our Academy team, supporting the development of our scholar programme.The successful candidate will work closely with the Head of Academy and 1st Team Goalkeeper Coach, focusing on individual player development in line with the Elite Player Performance Plan...

  • Head Chef

    3 weeks ago


    Liss Forest, United Kingdom Platinum Recruitment Consultancy Full time

    Role: Head chef Location: Beaulieu Employer: Independent Rate of pay: £41,000 per year Industry: Hospitality and catering Platinum Recruitment is collaborating with a vibrant and bustling café in the Beaulieu area.With the café expanding its site and kitchen team, they are seeking a head chef to drive the business forward.