Role: Player Recruitment Officer (W&G)
Hours: Full time to include evenings and weekends.
Location: American Express Elite Football Performance Centre, Lancing. This role will also require extensive travel in the UK and on occasions, Europe
Contract Type: Permanent
Deadline Day: 26th December 2024
About Brighton & Hove Albion FC
We compete at the highest levels of football on a global stage while embracing our Sussex community spirit. At the heart of everything we do is our commitment to high performance, professional excellence, and making a positive impact.
Help us shape the future of women’s football—join us in building a winning team
We are looking for a passionate and dedicated individual to play a key role in the Women’s Football Recruitment team. In this role, you will contribute to identifying top talent for our first team and academy, including investment players. Your responsibilities will include attending a variety of matches, such as professional club games and producing comprehensive scouting and player reports aligned with the Club’s protocols and standards.
As part of our team, you’ll participate in in-house meetings and training sessions, ensuring you remain informed about the WSL and Pro Game Academy guidelines and developments.
Your scouting background
The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of the football industry, coupled with proven experience in scouting and recruitment. A solid grasp of the Women’s Super League (WSL) and Pro Game Academy requirements is essential.
You must hold an FA Talent ID Level 2 or equivalent industry relevant qualifications.
Our values are essential to our success
Our values serve as guiding principles for how we connect with one another, our fans, partners and sponsors. As a club, we embody these values in everything we do:
• Treat People Well
• Exceed Expectations
• Aim High. Never Give Up
• Act with Integrity
• Make it Special
How we say thank you
In appreciation for your hard work and dedication, we are pleased to offer you a range of additional benefits, including but not limited to:
• Complimentary breakfast and lunch at both sites
• 23 days holiday rising with length of service (pro rata for part time staff)
• Rewards platform, which includes access to 900+ retailers, a wellbeing centre and more!
• Priority access to match tickets and access to free WSL tickets for 2024/25 season
• In-house training programme and CPD opportunities
• Exclusive discounts and benefits from our partners and local businesses
Our commitment to EDI
We take pride in being an equal opportunity workplace that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Our core values foster a strong ethical culture, enabling us to meet the needs of our diverse audience, both on and off the pitch. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage or civil partnership. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application, please contact teamtalent@brightonandhovealbion.com
Safeguarding is part of everything we do
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. We expect all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment.
This is a UK-based position. It is unlawful to employ anyone without permission to live and work in the UK. All job offers are conditional upon background checks, including a complete 3 year reference history, DBS checks and verification of your right to work,. Please note that we do not provide sponsorship for applicants who do not have the right to work in the UK.
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About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident .