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Job Title: Academy Recruitment Operations Manager (U16 - U21) Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 per annum Location: Elite Football Performance Centre Hours: This is a full-time role, flexibility is required. Job Type: Permanent Deadline Day: 13th October 2023 Interview dates: 23rd & 24th October 2023 About Brighton & Hove Albion FC We compete at the highest levels of football on a global stage whilst keeping our Sussex community spirit. Our vision is to be a top ten Premier League club and a top four Women's Super League club. A commitment to high performance, high professional standards and making a difference is at the heart of everything we do. The 2023/24 season is the start of new adventures, our first in European football and we would love for you to be part of our journey. Manage and co-ordinate our national recruitment programme We are seeking an experienced individual to manage the smooth operations of our national recruitment programme. You will work closely with our UK Scouting Manager (U16 - U21) to implement our academy recruitment strategy whilst ensuring compliance of all scouting protocols. The job holder will facilitate the trial periods and induction of potential recruitment targets and monitor records of all games attended during the season. You will be required to attend matches, when required, as a scouting representative for our Category 1 Academy including but not limited to other professional club Academy games (U14-U18) plus county, district representative games and occasional international games including EU fixtures. Your scouting background Our ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge and experience of the football industry and the professional game in a similar or related role. You must have an identifiable track record in scouting and recruitment, an understanding of EPPP and Category 1 requirements, and proven knowledge of regulations governing players and recruitment. You must have a FA Talent ID Level 2 Award or above. Our values play a pivotal role in our success Our values are not just a list of words we expect our colleagues to learn, but a set of filters through which we deliver to each other, our fans, our partners and our sponsors. As a team we live and breathe these values. Our values are: - Treat People Well - Exceed Expectations - Aim High. Never Give Up - Act with Integrity - Make it Special How we say thank you In return for your hard work and commitment to us, you will receive a reward package which will include, but not limited to: - Free breakfast and lunch - 23 days leave plus 8 bank holidays rising to 28 days with length of service - Season ticket loan - Priority access to Premier League match tickets, subject to availability and access to free WSL tickets for 23/24 season (upon completion of probation) - Free on-site parking at the Amex and the training ground - In-house training programme and Continuing Professional Development opportunities - Discounts at the Club superstore and online - Discounts and benefits from partners and local businesses - Enhanced club pension scheme - Access to occupational health and mental health support - Group life protection Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Our core values mean that we have a strong ethical culture which allows us to meet the needs of our diverse audience, both on and off the pitch. We encourage applications from individuals regardless of their age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnership. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application, do not hesitate to get in touch with our People and Culture team. 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 job. It is unlawful to employ a person who does not have permission to live and work in the UK. All offers of employment for this role are subject to background checks, including criminal (DBS) and right to work, as well as a full reference history. We do not offer sponsorship for applicants who do not have the right to work in the UK. Please note all applications must be made through the official club careers page. Third party applications are not accepted