Job Advert Reference: AFCB0048

Title: Video Recruitment Analyst                 

Reports to: Head of First Team Recruitment

Location: Vitality Stadium

Contract: Permanent, Full Time, 35 hours per week

ABOUT AFC BOURNEMOUTH

Entering an exciting new chapter in our long and storied history, we are proud to retain a focus on family and community. Delivering that engagement with our loyal supporters is a passionate and integrated backroom staff, working closely together to provide a positive and lasting experience for all at Vitality Stadium.

Since our takeover by chairman Bill Foley, in a partnership including Hollywood actor Michael B. Jordan, the club has seen significant investment committed towards sustaining Premier League status, highlighted by the construction of a state-of-the-art training facility and the arrival of promising young talent from top clubs around Europe. These developments also bring a great opportunity to further improve our women’s team and youth setup overall.

Key off-field appointments have recently been made in business operations, ticketing, and partnerships to continue our efforts in improving the experience for our supporters.

We would like to open out this job vacancy to those who are looking for part-time work and available to explore the potential of a job share. If you would only be able to take up the role if a job share was available, please state your available working times and we can take this into consideration.

JOB PURPOSE

As a Video Recruitment Analyst at a Premier League football club, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the club's recruitment process by providing detailed analysis and insights on potential transfer targets. The role is responsible for analysing and producing detailed videos on potential targets for AFC Bournemouth and Black Knight Football clubs that contribute to the decision-making process of the recruitment team.

MAIN DUTIES

·      Learn the requirements of a player for Bournemouth & Black Knight Football.

·      Follow a process of analysing each player with respect of specific categories for each position.

·      Analyse video footage of potential transfer targets, assessing their performance, technical abilities, tactical intelligence and overall fit for the club.

·      Create well-structured and edited videos with telestrations and slides added to emphasise your points.

·      Utilise performance data and statistics alongside video analysis to offer a well-rounded evaluation.

·      Produce detailed reports on player performances aligned with the analysis videos.

·      Follow a quality control process to ensure each video meets the necessary requirements before uploading to our share platform.

·      As a member of staff to ensure in all matters, you follow and actively promote the club’s mental health policies and practices to ensure an open, non-judgmental and inclusive environment for everyone engaged with the club.

·      As a member of staff to ensure that you to adhere to the club’s safeguarding policies and procedures and are committed to our safeguarding values, creating a safe and positive environment for all those who interact with the club.

·      Obligation to adhere to the club’s health and safety policy and procedures.

·      As a member of staff to ensure in all matters you follow and actively promote the club’s equality policies and practices to ensure a welcoming, safe and inclusive environment for everyone engaged with the club.

The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time; or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

·         Bachelor’s degree in Sports performance, analysis or a related field; advanced degree preferred.

·         Minimum of 2 years of experience within a professional football club as an analyst.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

·         Sound tactical knowledge of football.

·         Strong analytical skills, with the ability to combine video analysis with data to form comprehensive player assessments.

·         Must be proficient on Hudl Sportscode and Microsoft office.

·         Ability to work as part of a team.

·         Excellent communication and presentation skills.

·         High level of discretion and professionalism.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

·         Positive attitude to always improve.

·         Passionate about football and committed to the club’s success.

·         Strategic thinker with a proactive approach to problem-solving.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

The Club’s values are at the core of its staff behaviour and how they approach everything they do, therefore we are looking for someone is honest, inclusive, kind, hardworking and loyal.

STAFF BENEFITS

In return for your hard work and commitment to us, you will receive a competitive reward package which will include, but is not limited to:

·         Free onsite parking.

·         Season ticket and allocation of complimentary/purchased tickets.

·         Subsidised lunches and complimentary healthy snacks throughout the day.

·         Discounts at the club Superstore.

·         Contribution towards eye tests and glasses.

·         Discounts and benefits from partners and local businesses.

·         Club pension & Life Assurance Scheme.

·         Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) by Health Assured.

·         Paid parental leave (bank of five days per year).

·         Club events or other social events throughout the year run by our club social team.

·         Paid volunteer opportunities (2 days per year).

·         Paid day’s leave on your birthday.

HOW TO APPLY

Please send your application form to jobs@afcb.co.uk midnight Monday 14th October 2024.

AFC Bournemouth is an equal opportunities employer and ensures staff and volunteers are able to achieve their full potential.

We take pride in our approach to diversity and inclusion and embrace the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our society. We take our responsibility seriously, to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.

We actively encourage applications from women, individuals with disabilities, and individuals from ethnically diverse communities.

For further information on accessibility within the stadium please click here.

AFC Bournemouth is committed to protecting all children, young persons, and adults at risk in its care or attending its premises and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment.

For all positions where a DBS check is required, an offer of employment will be subject to receipt of satisfactory disclosure at the appropriate level.

Any and all potential agreements, relationships or commitments that could be considered a conflict of interest should be disclosed upon application to this vacancy by emailing jobs@afcb.co.uk. You will also be asked whether you have any conflicts to disclose upon receipt of your application.

Satisfactory references will be required for all positions, your eligibility to work with the club will be subject to receiving appropriate referencing.

We strive to create a positive and safe environment and ensure all who interact with the club feel safe, protected, and heard.

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