Head of London Academy Recruitment

The role of the Head of London Academy Recruitment is fundamental to the long-term vision of Norwich City Football Club in identifying and recruiting the most talented young players for the Club. The successful candidate will assist in the implementation of identification, recruitment and scouting strategies for the Academy across the Player Performance Pathway of the Elite Player Performance Plan (EPPP), whilst striving to identify and recruit the most talented young players available in adherence with the profile of player the Club is seeking to recruit.

As the successful candidate will be based at multiple sites within the regions of London, Essex, and Hertfordshire, a full driving licence is essential.

Key tasks and responsibilities

• Identification and recruitment of players across the Player Performance Pathway in adherence with Club profiles
• Lead on all Academy and grassroots scouting in the London area
• Manage trialist identification games
• Manage the whole trialist experience for London based players
• Assist in implementing strategy for internal and external scouting in the London and surrounding areas
• Develop and manage a network of scouts and contacts to work in support of internal and external strategies
• Assist in the maintenance and development of the Talent Identification database
• Implement Scouting Policy and Protocol for scouts attending games
• Develop relationships with London and surrounding area Academy and non-Academy football teams
• Develop relationships with London and surrounding area schools
• To maintain an up-to-date knowledge of Academy and non-Academy players
• Administration as required
• Undertake travel across the U.K
• Support crossover watches when required via video or live
• Watch and report on at least 8 games live or video each week

Qualifications / Experience

Essential

• F.A Talent Identification Level 2
• UEFA C License
• Safeguarding and First Aid

Desirbale

• F.A Talent Identification Level 3 / 4
• UEFA B / A License

Attributes

• Self-motivated and committed
• A strategic planner, organiser and co-ordinator
• Confident and able to work individually and as part of a successful team
• A 'people person' with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Knowledgeable and possess experience of working within the football environment
• Experience of working within a professional football club Academy at related age groups
• Computer literate

Benefits

• Complimentary matchday ticket for home fixtures
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Enhanced family friendly leave policies
• Pension Scheme with Royal London
• Access to Reward Gateway recognition and discount platform
• Enhanced CPD opportunities and structured professional development pathways
• The opportunity to get involved in wider club initiatives through a variety of Working Groups
• A range of wellbeing support, including 24/7 access to a GP for employees and their dependents, as well as access to gyms and exercise classes at both Carrow Road & Avant Training Centre

Closing date: Friday, 03 July 2026

Norwich City Football Club are committed to ensuring equal opportunities are given to all and welcomes applications from all areas of the community regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnerships.

Norwich City Football Club are an equal opportunities employer and recognises the importance of safeguarding children and vulnerable adults in the workplace. Please be aware that a criminal disclosure and identity check will be carried out for this post. Engagement will be subject to a satisfactory DBS disclosure.

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (2025) guidance, we may conduct online searches as part of our due diligence processes on shortlisted candidates.