Assistant Local Recruitment Officer U7 - U10s
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: Assistant Local Recruitment Officer U7 – U10s
DEPARTMENT: Recruitment
REPORTS TO: Head of Local Recruitment
LOCATION: Sir Jack Hayward Training Ground, Compton Park
HOURS: 37\.5
DATE: June 2026
We are Wolves. English football’s original innovators.
As a founding member of the Football League, we boast one of the richest histories in the beautiful
game, shaping modern football while always staying true to our Old Gold roots.
A football club which represents a city built on grit and togetherness and one that is defined by
ambition; from pioneering floodlit football to succeeding at the highest levels of the English and
European game.
Always looking forward and determined in the face of challenge, bright in spirit and unified by the
bond between players, staff and supporters, while remaining humble and grounded in the values of
our Wolverhampton community.
At Wolves, we honour the past, while seizing the future.
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 means that
the post\-holder is required to apply all relevant policies and uphold the Club’s commitment to
safeguarding children, young people and adults at risk
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Job purpose
The Assistant Local Recruitment Officer will predominantly focus on overseeing the pre\-academy
recruitment and pre\-academy programme, making sure we retain and recruit the best Midland
Players and overseeing the U9 – U10s recruitment strategy.
You will be responsible for the identification and recruitment of players that are of the required
standard to progress within the pre\-academy and U7 – U10 bracket of Wolverhampton Wanderers
F.C Academy.
You will be expected to carry out your duties in line with the scout’s code of conduct and the rules
and regulations of the Premier League and Football Association.
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Key responsibilities
Gain a detailed understanding of the Academy player profiles and age group succession plans
to highlight recruitment priorities across the 6 – 14 age groups.
Identify players to Wolves Academy based on recruitment priorities.
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Weekly communication to the Head of Local Recruitment and Assistant Local Recruitment
Officer.
Communicate effectively with the Head of Local Recruitment about all prospective trialists and
key players for the U6 – U10\.
Manage the U9 and U10 trialist schedules and communicate with the Lead U9 \& U10 Coaching
Staff.
Manage the process on coaching staff delivery and scheduling for the pre\-academy.
Be part of the decision\-making process for pre\-academy signings and U9 \& U10 Trialist.
Manage the feedback process for pre\-academy players and parents.
Attend games in region based on recruitment priorities.
Ensure all reports are uploaded to relevant platforms.
Build contacts within the area your covering, grassroots clubs, schools and private academies.
Build contacts with staff at clubs in your region to ensure you are notified of their key players
and to ensure clubs are aware of players who are being released from Wolves.
Maintain a strong relationship with Local Academy Scouts in order to share and build
information.
Ensure all qualifications are re\-validated as required.
Submit expenses / mileage, along with all relevant receipts, one week before the payroll cut\-
off date each month.
Attendance of all internal and external personal development training required by WWFC,
Premier Leage and Football Association.
Be an ambassador of the W.O.L.V.E.S culture and philosophy.
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General responsibilities
Compliance with Club policies
Compliance with the Club’s health and safety procedures
Compliance with the Club’s safeguarding policies
To promote the Club’s values of progressive, humble, determined, bright and unified
To work consistently to embed equality \& diversity into the Club
To undertake such other duties as may be reasonably expected
To maintain professional conduct at all times
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Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
The post holder will demonstrate a strong commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion,
supporting the organisation’s strategic aims to remove barriers and address inequality. You will play
an active role in promoting an inclusive, discrimination\-free environment that ensures fair access to
opportunities and resources. This includes fostering a culture of dignity, respect, and belonging
where everyone is empowered to contribute, perform, and reach their full potential.
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Safeguarding Statement
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults
at risk. We expect all those associated with WWFC to share this commitment. This means that the
post\-holder is required to apply all relevant policies and uphold the Club’s commitment to
safeguarding children, young people and adults at risk.
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Key relationships
Head of Local Recruitment
Local Academy Scouts
Assistant Local Recruitment Officer
Head of Youth International Recruitment
Head of Coaching
Academy Director
Senior Safeguarding Manager – Academy Safeguarding Lead
Safeguarding Team
Player Care Team
EDI Lead
Disability Access Officer
Health and Safety Team
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PERSON SPECIFICATION
Knowledge: the level and breadth of knowledge to do the job e.g. understanding of a defined system,
method or procedure, legal or regulatory frameworks etc
Essential
Understanding of Academies EPPP system
Knowledge of teams and players within the area, knowledge of private academies and school
tournaments
Knowledge of the standard of players attending the Academy
Knowledge on pre\-academy player profiles, also knowing pre\-academy environment
Desirable
High level of understanding of safeguarding legislation and compliance in a football academy
environment or similar sports environment
Technical/work\-based skills: skills specific to the job e.g. language competence, typing skills, coaching skills
etc
Essential
Excellent communication skills – written and verbal
High level IT and presentation skills with the ability of building and delivering relevant information
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General skills and attributes: more general characteristics e.g. flexibility, communication skills, team working
etc
Essential
Understanding of how to work safely with children and/or vulnerable adults and uphold generally
accepted practice when working with those participants
Promote, adhere to and implement the Club’s Equality Policy and to work consistently to embed
equality and diversity within the club
Dedicated to self\-improvement and personal development
Organised, methodical and logical approach to work
Values and respects others and can build relationships and collaborate with others
Effective planning and time management skills
Delivers to the highest standard
Flexible approach to meet the demands of the business
Experience: proven record of experience in a particular field, profession or specialism.
Essential
Working with children and/or vulnerable adults
Qualifications: the level of educational, professional and/or occupational training required
Essential
FA Talent ID Level 1 \& 2
This position is subject to a satisfactory DBS check. The successful candidate must have a clear and
appropriate DBS certificate in place prior to commencing employment, in line with our safeguarding
obligations
Post\-holder must hold or obtain at the earliest opportunity the relevant safeguarding training (i.e.
FA Safeguarding Children Workshop)
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