Job Description
Job Purpose
To lead the club’s recruitment department reporting to the Director of Football to effectively execute the club’s recruitment philosophy for the benefit of Lincoln City. The Head of Recruitment will play a crucial role in the identification, monitoring, and execution of targeted players, providing critical insight for the development and advancement of the recruitment department. The purpose of the Head of Recruitment is within all facets of the job specification, from strategical process to the practical implementation of recruitment of Lincoln City First Team players. Positive interpersonal skills along with an expertise of football and recruitment are paramount for this role.
Key Responsibilities
* To lead on all recruitment related matters.
* To lead with the identification and recruitment of Lincoln City players that align with the club’s recruitment philosophy.
* To set and maintain high standards within the working environment
* Ensure regular and effective communications for information sharing are had within the department
* To collaborate in a positive, enthusiastic and helpful demeanour at all times
PERSONAL SKILLS / QUALITIES
Essential
* Excellent problem solving and decision-making skills
* Set and maintain high standards of work performance and deliver quality consistently and effectively
* Establish and maintain relationships with external institutions
* Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to manage competing demands and deadlines whilst functioning in a fast-moving environment
* Hold a full current and clean up to date driving licence
* Proactive and engaging style with a winning attitude and can-do approach
* Flexible approach and attitude to working hours
* Good listener
* Have an altruistic demeanour cognisant of others’ emotions
TECHNICAL/WORK-BASED SKILLS
Skills specific to the job, eg. computer competency, typing skills, coaching skills etc
Essential
* Excellent understanding of League One football.
* Understanding of the Lincoln City game model, and how player profiling supports this.
* Excellent network of contacts to ensure market knowledge to capitalise on any opportunities/gain insights during transfer windows.
* Excellent knowledge of scout report writing.
GENERAL SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES
More general characteristics, eg. flexibility, communication skills, team working etc
Essential
* Excellent writing and verbal communication skills that are clear, engaging and responsive to convey complex information to individuals
* Competency in Mac, Windows and Cloud data management
* Excellent knowledge and understanding of football
* Understanding of data and it’s application within football
* Competency in operating other various specific (and non-specific) computer software programs such as HUDL Sportscode, HUDL studio and WYScout
EXPERIENCE
Proven record of experience in a particular field, profession or specialism
Essential
* Minimum of 5+ years of working in recruitment or performance analysis within professional football
Desirable
* Experience of leading a team of scouts
QUALIFICATIONS
The level of educational, professional and/or occupational training required
Desirable
* FA Talent I.D. Level 3 or above
* Undergraduate degree in a sport-related subject
* Masters degree in a sport-related subject
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