Academy Recruitment Analyst

Organisation: Huddersfield Town AFC
Salary: £14,000 per annum
Location: Huddersfield
Contract type: Permanent (Part time)
Closing date: 14 October 2026
Interview date: 25 October 2026
Job Description: Job Description

Post Title
Academy Recruitment Analyst (part-time).

Department/Location
Huddersfield Town AFC Academy, the Canalside Training Centre.

Reports To
Head of Academy of Recruitment.
Academy Director.

Purpose of the Role

• To watch and analyse matches via video and write relevant scouting reports.
• To identify emerging talent for Huddersfield Town Academy.
• To scout live games when required.
• To align with scouting and recruitment processes throughout the Academy.

Key Relationships

Internal: Academy Director.
Head of Academy Recruitment.
Player Recruitment Lead (U9 - U16).
Coaching Staff.
Scouting Staff.
Staff and Managers throughout the organisation.

External: Scouts from other Clubs.
Local Clubs.
Premier League and English Football League.
Football Association (FA).
Parents/Carers.

Key Performance Indicators

• The post holder will be responsible for watching and analysing video games to identify talented players capable of playing for Huddersfield Town Academy. Through this process the post holder will be responsible for aiding in the recruitment players throughout the differing age groups.

• Extensive knowledge of the football industry, and rules and regulations regarding player recruitment at Academy level in line with EPPP requirements.

Role Specific Responsibilities

The post holder will be required to:

• Identify talented youth footballers who have the potential to play in the First Team at Huddersfield Town AFC.

• Work to the Club’s strategy on talent identification.

• Recruit players for the Academy from throughout the local area and, when required, nationally, in line with the EPPP rules.

• Coordinate the weekly video schedule in line with the player recruitment strategy.

• Review and implement the multidisciplinary scouting reports in line with the Academy player profiles.

• Analyse and code games on video in line with scouting reports using relevant software systems, Hudl Sportscode

• Continually monitor scouting reports and follow up on any players identified.

• Attend Academy meetings, both departmental meetings and in-service training for Scouts.

• Undertake live scouting duties when required.

• Liaise with the Head of Academy of Recruitment, Player Recruitment Lead, and Lead Coaches in the multidisciplinary process and signing of players.

• Develop strong links with other professional clubs as part of the recruitment strategy, to identify and recruit players.

• Fulfil any other scouting duties as directed by the Head of Academy of Recruitment.

• Undertake any required CPD in line with the Academy requirements.

• Have a flexible and professional attitude, and to be a genuine team player with a desire to seek solutions and success.

• Be willing to travel and to work unsociable hours including evenings and weekends.

This job description is not intended to be exhaustive, and the post holder is required to undertake any other duties as may reasonably be required by the Academy Director, the Huddersfield Town Chief Operating Officer, and/or any other Senior Leader within the Club, commensurate with the level of the post.
How to apply: Huddersfield Town AFC Academy Recruitment Analyst Up to £14,000 per annum, depending on skills, qualifications, and experience. Part-time - 20 hours per week (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday). Permanent. An exciting opportunity has arisen within our Academy team for a suitably qualified and experienced candidate to support with identifying and recruiting potential talent for the Huddersfield Town Academy playing squads. The successful candidate will be required to analyse matches via video, scout live matches where required and write detailed scouting reports. Candidates should have previous experience of working in sport with an extensive knowledge of the football industry, and rules and regulations regarding player recruitment at Academy level in line with EPPP requirements. This role requires flexibility and a willingness to work non-standard hours in accordance with the Club and Academy’s needs. Passionate about making a difference through sport, the successful candidate must be able to form positive relationships with players and other team members. If you have the specified qualifications and personal attributes and are enthusiastic about the variety and opportunities that this role offers, we would love to hear from you. We receive a high volume of applications for our vacancies and as such, we encourage you to fully consider the job description and person specification and ensure that your application details how you feel you match our requirements. The volume of applications received prevents us from being able to provide feedback at short-listing stage. To apply, please create an account in our online application portal and ensure you complete the associated questions in full, giving appropriate examples to support your statements as far as possible. Please also highlight any factors that you would like us to consider, for example, if you have a disability or health condition that may require us to make reasonable adjustments in accordance with the Equality Act 2010. Safeguarding We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and other stakeholders to share this commitment. As this role is likely to involve the supervision of and work with children and young people or adults at risk, the successful candidate will require clearance to work in football and an Enhanced Criminal Records Check (CRC) through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Applicants must disclose all previous convictions including spent convictions in accordance with the associated legislation; this can be done via a private letter/disclosure to the Head of Human Resources and EDI. The amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) provide that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’. This means that they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot consider them. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed is available on the Ministry of Justice website. Equality and Inclusion Huddersfield Town AFC strives to promote a diverse and inclusive community – a place where everyone can be themselves and in which everyone feels valued, included, and supported to achieve their full potential. We offer a range of family-friendly and inclusive employment arrangements, and we have a zero-tolerance approach to any form of discrimination. We have comprehensive employment benefits including a Flexible Working Policy and enhanced provisions in relation to maternity, paternity, and adoption leave and pay. We are well known as a leader within the football industry for our inclusive practices. We hold the Advanced Award for the Premier League Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Standard (PLEDIS) and the Gold Award for the EFL Equality Code of Practice. We are also a Disability Confident Leader, a Mindful Employer, and the first organisation to be accredited as both a Menopause Friendly and Menstruation Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds, and we are particularly seeking to diversify our workforce in relation to gender, ethnicity, and disability. We are committed to the redress of any inequalities by taking positive action where appropriate. As a Club, we describe our vision as ‘Everything Together’ and our associated values relate to the word ‘Everything’. If your values align with ours, we would love to hear from you. Further information about the Company and working with us is available from the Careers section of our website: https://careers.htafc.com/ To apply, please complete the application form in our portal. If you need any assistance and/or would prefer to apply in an alternative format, please contact us by email to jobs@htafc.com Completed applications must be submitted by 9:00am on Wednesday 14th October 2026. Interviews are likely to take place in late October 2026.

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Academy Recruitment Analyst