ROLE DESCRIPTION

Our Values are simply the things that are most important to us and will be demonstrated through the way in which we behave in achieving our business objectives. Our people are at the centre of the delivery of our Club Values.

The positions purpose is to lead and facilitate the identification and recruitment of talented players across U11 to U14 age groups in and around the local region, including London, Surrey, Berkshire, Hampshire, in alignment with the broader Academy strategy and objectives. Further, to support with the growth of the overall local recruitment strategy with other members of the TID & Recruitment department.



Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Lead on the identification process of players in local regions including London (A3 corridor), Surrey, Berkshire and Hampshire (using a variety of means to identify players between the U11-U14 age groups).



Facilitate the association and partnership between FFC and key stakeholders in the above regions (including grassroots clubs and other Football based programmes in the area).



Support the coordination of casual scouts that work across the aforementioned age groups.



Alongside other Talent ID and Recruitment staff, support the succession planning process for players between U11-U14 ages.



Alongside other Talent ID and Recruitment staff, support players transitioning away from the club to find a suitable next opportunity.



Work alongside the broader Academy MDT in relation to both Recruitment and Player Development (attend U11-U14 MDT meetings).



Lead the process of identifying, inducting and assessing grassroots trialists between U11-U14.



Lead the process of identifying potential acquisitions between U11-U14 when required.



Lead the the administrative and assessment processes associated with our TID events, TID Programmes and Internal Fixtures.



Contribute to wider Academy initiatives, including review days & CPD events as requested.



SAFEGUARDING

Fulham Football Club acknowledges that everyone has a responsibility for the wellbeing and safety of children, young people

and adults at risk who are under the Club’s care or utilising the Club’s facilities.

As part of Fulham Football Club’s commitment to providing a safe environment for children and adults at risk the Club

requires all staff in child, young person and ‘adult at risk’ facing roles:

• To be clear about the clubs responsibilities when running activities for these groups;

• Will have read and understood the suite of safeguarding policies including safeguarding children policy, adults at risk

policy, anti-bullying policy, whistleblowing and equality policy;

• Understand and promote staff and players code of conduct;

• Will understand how to refer a concern;

• To be consistent role models;

• To complete the Fulham safer Working Practice Workshop as part of induction and the FA Safeguarding Children

workshop; and

• To monitor repeated incidents of poor behaviour and liaise with their DSO or Head of Safeguarding.



EQUALITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

We are committed to supporting an environment where all staff have a personal responsibility to uphold the Club’s Equal

Opportunities Policy by treating fellow employees, prospective employees, casual workers, prospective casual workers, players,

prospective players and customers fairly and impartially.



The ideal candidate must have an FA Talent ID Level 3 qualification and a UEFA B Coaching Licence. Candidates should have previous experience working in Talent ID and Recruitment within a Category 1 Academy and have worked as part of a broader team within the field. We are looking for a candidate who is hard working and honest with high professional and personal standards.