Loan Manager

Blackburn Rovers Football & Athletic Ltd

Organisation: Blackburn Rovers Football & Athletic Ltd
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Location: Blackburn Rovers Academy, Old Langho, Blackburn BB6 8BA
Contract type: Fixed Term (Full time)
Closing date: 29 May 2025
Job Description: Job title: Loan Manager
Department: Senior Recruitment
Based at: BRFC Academy, Brockhall Village, Blackburn, BB6 8BA. Flexibility regarding location is required.
Reports to: Head of Academy
Responsible for: N/A
Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week, plus any additional hours necessary for the performance of duties. This will include evening and weekend work.
Contractual status: Fixed term for the 2025/26 football season, ending 31st May 2026.

1. Job purpose:
To oversee the development of our young professional players through strategic loan placements. To ensure that loaned players are progressing in line with the club’s long-term first-team objectives and to assist with scouting responsibilities to support the club's broader recruitment strategy.

2. Duties and responsibilities:
• To be committed to ensuring the safeguarding and welfare of all elite players, promoting their well-being needs whilst maintaining professional boundaries;
• Identify and arrange appropriate loan opportunities for young professional players, ensuring placements support their growth toward first-team readiness.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with loan clubs, ensuring clear communication and mutual expectations.
• Manage the operational and administrative elements of loan agreements in collaboration with the Football Administration team.
• Attend matches and review footage to monitor the performance and development of players out on loan.
• Provide structured weekly reports to the Head of Academy, Head of Football Operations, with input shared with the Head of Technical and Development.
• Conduct regular check-ins with loaned players to provide feedback and maintain engagement.
• Support the scouting department by attending matches and assessing potential player targets.
• Produce detailed scouting reports on prospective signings aligned with the club’s playing and recruitment philosophy.
• Work closely with the Head of Technical and Development, Head of Football Operations and Head of Academy to ensure loan plans align with the club's player development pathway.
• Maintain clear and consistent communication with leadership.

3. Skills required:
• Thorough understanding of youth development and professional player progression models.
• Excellent communication, organisation, and reporting skills.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to assess player and team performances critically.
• Willingness to travel extensively and work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to deliver clear, concise reports;
• A proactive, adaptable approach to work, with the ability to thrive under pressure in a dynamic environment;
• Previous experience within a professional football club in a similar role (desirable);
• Strong network within the EFL and National League environments (desirable).

4. Knowledge required:
• Extensive knowledge of domestic and international football markets.
• Strong experience in player development, loan management, or football operations

5. Qualifications required:
• Proven track record of working within a scouting/recruitment position in an elite sporting environment;
• Coaching certifications - UEFA B Licence or higher (desirable);
• Talent ID qualification;
• Multilingual (desirable).
• UK driving licence with the ability to travel nationwide.

DBS check required: Yes
How to apply: Due to high-levels of interest, this post may close early so early application is advised, otherwise the closing date for this role is 5pm on Thursday 29th May 2025. To apply, please email your application form and covering letter to recruitment@rovers.co.uk CV’s will not be accepted.