York City are recruiting a Head of Academy Recruitment and Analysis. The role is central to delivering the club's long-term objective of developing and recruiting talented young players capable of progressing through the club's pathway and contributing to sustained first-team success.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the identification, assessment and acquisition of high-potential young players who align with the club's football philosophy and long-term strategic objectives.
• Lead the use of youth team video, data and performance analysis to support player development, recruitment decisions and academy succession planning.
• Lead and manage scouting personnel across the academy recruitment function.
• Interpret youth team video and performance data to support player development, feedback and recruitment decisions.
• Implement and maintain recruitment systems, processes and player databases.

Experience, Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven experience in football recruitment and talent identification.
• Strong understanding of academy football and player development pathways.
• Strong knowledge of modern recruitment practices, including live scouting, video and data analysis.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills, with the ability to lead and manage scouting personnel.
• FA Talent ID Level 2, or equivalent experience/qualification in football recruitment and talent identification.
• FA Safeguarding Children qualification, FA Emergency First Aid in Football (or equivalent), and Enhanced DBS clearance (or willingness to complete prior to appointment).
• Full UK driving licence and access to transport.
• Desirable: FA Talent ID Level 3 or above, UEFA C Licence or FA Level 2 Coaching, experience within an EFL or professional academy environment, and training in data-led recruitment, performance analysis or player profiling.

Location: York, UK

Contract: Permanent, Full Time

Salary: £28,000 – £30,000 per year

Closing date: 27 September 2026

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