Job Description
Birmingham City Football Club is recruiting a Local U12-U16 Emerging Talent Manager. You will lead, manage and evolve the identification, monitoring, and recruitment of the most promising U12–U16 emerging talent across both local grassroots and regional academy environments.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the planning, delivery, and ongoing refinement of a robust U12–U16 scouting and recruitment strategy across local grassroots and regional academy environments.
- Ensure alignment with the Academy’s Player Development Philosophy and positional profiles.
- Oversee the collation, analysis, and presentation of player data using internal systems (e.g., Scoutastic).
- Build and sustain strong relationships with grassroots clubs, County FAs, regional academies, and partner organisations.
- Represent Birmingham City FC at relevant regional events, fixtures, and
development festivals.
Ensure regular communication with parents, players, and key stakeholders to maintain clarity and transparency throughout the recruitment process.
- Collaboration with the Local Emerging Talent Coordinator to deliver targeted Talent ID events, trials, and development games for U12–U16 players.
- Support player transition and integration into the Academy environment in collaboration with coaching and support staff.
What are we looking for from you?
- FA Level 2 Talent ID
- UEFA C License or higher.
- Valid Driving Licence.
- Proven experience in talent identification and recruitment within youth football.
- Strong knowledge of grassroots football networks and emerging talent within the local region.
What We Offer:
- 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays (rising with service).
- Free on-site parking.
- Complimentary matchday tickets for Men's and Women’s home fixtures.
- Employee Assistance Programme (Help@Hand) including mental health support, virtual GP, and more.
- Auto-enrolment in company pension scheme.
- Life Assurance cover (2x annual salary).Access to Club discounts and offers.
- The opportunity to work in a dynamic, collaborative, and professionals sporting environment.
Birmingham City FC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The safety and well-being of our players is our top priority, and we expect all staff to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be required to undergo a thorough background check and training in safeguarding as part of the recruitment process.
Birmingham City FC is an equal opportunities and Disability Confident employer. We welcome applications from all sectors of the community and assess candidates solely on merit, regardless of gender, race, age, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, political or religious belief, background, or family circumstances. We promote a diverse and inclusive environment and encourage all individuals to apply. If you need any adjustments to our recruitment or interview process, please inform us w
Birmingham City Football Club values the talents and abilities of our staff and seeks to foster an open, cooperative, and dynamic environment in which staff and the Club alike can flourish. The Club provides an Open Door Policy in which staff are encouraged to be innovative and strive for continuous improvements to the Club and it’s services.
Birmingham City Football Club endeavours to provide a staff-friendly environment in which goal-oriented individuals thrive as they achieve ever more demanding challenges. The policies and procedures at the Club, provide for a work environment in which both customer and staff interests are served.