Academy Recruitment Operations Manager (Local)

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. Play a leading role in the club's pursuit of elite local players Located at our state-of-the-art training facility in Lancing, you will play a key role in the operational management and coordination of local and regional recruitment for players aged U6 to U14. You will lead a team of local and regional scouts, ensuring a consistent pipeline of talent for each development centre and pre-academy. This includes making strategic decisions on which players to pursue, devising the best approaches for engagement, and liaising with other football clubs regarding player availability. Additionally, you will focus on building strong relationships with both elite and grassroots clubs within our local area and a 90-minute radius of our training ground. Is this the role for you? You will possess in-depth knowledge of the football industry, particularly the rules and regulations related to player recruitment under EPPP guidelines. The ability to work under tight deadlines, prioritise tasks effectively, and demonstrate excellent database management skills is essential. Ideally, you will also have a robust network of contacts within our academy recruitment catchment area to further enhance player recruitment efforts. 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
  
  Disability Confident
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.

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.