Head of Recruitment (First Team)

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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