Head of Player Development
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Position Overview & Specifications
Job Description – Community Manager
Job Title
Head of Player Development
Department
Academy
Reports To
Head of Recruitment & Coaching
Location
King’s Lynn, Beccles & Ely
Contract Type
Permanent – Full Time
Salary
To be confirmed
Summary of main duties
- To work closely with our Head of Recruitment & Coaching to ensure Academy Development pathway is delivered to the highest possible standard.
- To oversee and assist in developing our Academy Shadow pathway.
- To assist with the development of players and coaches.
Responsibilities & Key Duties
Head of Player Development
1.To be responsible for one of our Academy Development sites effectively liaising with facility providers, coaches, parents and players.
2. Work closely with staff members to ensure the Academy continues to grow.
3. Work closely with key partners within the Academy Development and Shadow Academy structure.
4. Support the delivery of our U19s programme with coaching and administration responsibilities.
5. Work closely with players within the Academy to help aid individual growth.
6. Work with current staff members and Chairman to raise the club’s profile.
7. Help with the supervision of players within our Academy accommodation.
8. Lead player inductions with successful trialists within the Academy.
Essential Knowledge/Experience/Skills
9. Experience and/or knowledge of working with young players.
10. Experience and/or knowledge of working in the Academy department of a football club.
11. Ability to be able to work individually and within a team.
12. Ability to be able to manage projects.
13. Able to successfully create and maintain partnerships.
14. Excellent administration and communication skills.
Qualifications
15. UEFA B (or working towards)
16. Full UK Drivers Licence
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £16,000.00-£20,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Flexitime
- Free parking
- Store discount
Flexible Language Requirement:
- English not required
Schedule:
- Flexitime
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 09/06/2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Head of Player Development roles across King's Lynn Town Football Club's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £16,000 - £20,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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