Stockport County Football Club Hiring for Emerging Talent Coordinator Job at Stockport, England Full Time

With Stockport County Football Club now promoted to the EFL, we are now looking at expanding our Academy team.

We are looking for an Emerging Talent Co-ordinator to support our Head of Recruitment and wider team to create and maintain a market-leading youth scouting strategy, plan, and associated processes.

This role will provide a vital connection between our Academy and Men’s First Team Recruitment and Loans. You will support the remit and criteria for player acquisitions within the U15– U21 bracket, by creating and actioning recommendations.

Key Responsibilities

· Strategic analysis across age groups U16-U21, acting as a link between our Academy and Men’s First Team ensuring all information is shared appropriately to achieve alignment.

· Scout and recommend prospective target players within the U16 – U21 age group and provide support for U15 player identification.

· Scout and recommend prospective target players nationally, internationally, and locally.

· Set out a clear assessment criterion for scouting players aged 16-21. Assessing players external vs internal.

· Contribute to succession planning documents in line with stakeholder requirements to ensure up to date insights.

· Contribute to all required aspects of player recruitment, including presenting to families and intermediaries. Conduct in-depth research into leagues and identified players, maintaining awareness of industry developments.

· Understand and comply fully with the rules and code of conduct for scouts, and approach recruitment with utmost adherence to our values.

Produce detailed player reports using the relevant digital platforms as required by the department to support the identification and cross-checking of domestic and when required, international talent.

Knowledge & Qualifications Required

Essential

• IT skills to include the ability to use performance analysis software and Microsoft office

• Up to date first aid qualification

• UEFA B License

Level 3 Talent ID

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability