Women%E2%80%99S Recruitment Manager at Charlton Athletic Fc

To lead the identification and acquisition of top talent for Charlton Athletic Women. This newly created role will be instrumental in shaping and delivering a modern aligned recruitment strategy that supports the Club’s footballing philosophy, competitive aspirations, and long-term squad development. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Player Identification & Evaluation Lead the identification of domestic and international talent across first team, academy, and development squads Oversee live and video-based scouting process Maintain a strong understanding of player performance, potential, character, and tactical fit Build and manage shortlists aligned with positional needs and squad planning ​ Scouting & Data Ensure scouting reports are consistent, detailed, and actionable Maintain a centralised recruitment database Strategy & Squad Planning Work closely with the Head of Women’s Football, Head Coach, and technical staff on squad planning Support short, medium, and long-term recruitment strategies Monitor contract statuses, age profiles, succession planning, and market trends Market & Relationship Management Develop strong relationships with agents, clubs, and intermediaries Track transfer market trends, player valuations, and emerging leagues Support negotiations by providing player insight and market intelligence Compliance Ensure recruitment activity complies with league regulations and club policies Support due diligence processes (medical, character, and background checks) Manage recruitment timelines and reporting structures Oversee potential loans and dual registry ​ MAIN JOB REQUIREMENTS AND PERSON SPECIFICATION Essential FA Talent ID qualifications (Level 2/3 minimum) Experience in Women’s football with understanding of the ecosystem Experience in recruitment and/or loan management Competent using Wyscout, Hudl and analytic systems Valid driving licence Safeguarding Qualifications Desirable UEFA B FA coaching qualification or above Experience working within club structure (preferably at an elite or professional level) ​ Safeguarding Charlton Athletic Football club are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We endeavour to provide a fun, safe and welcoming environment where children and young people feel respected and valued. If you are successful, then you will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS. Additional Information This a full-time role that includes work on weekends and evenings Applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK Charlton Athletic is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to a satisfactory DBS Disclosure As such, this post is exempt for the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and the successful candidate must disclose all convictions spent convictions should be declared, that have not been subject to filtering by the DBS Charlton Athletic FC is committed to the principle of equal opportunity and its policies for recruitment, selection, training, development and promotion are designed to ensure that no job applicant receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of race, colour, nationality, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, ethnic and national origin, disability or gender reassignment. Any personal data that you provide to Charlton Athletic Football Club Ltd (data controller) will be processed in line with applicable data protection laws and will be used only for the purpose of recruitment. We will keep your personal information for 6 months after which we will erase it.  You can always choose to have your data erased earlier by emailing us at dpo@cafc.co.uk. We’d love to hear from you if you believe you can meet the challenges of working within an elite sporting environment. Please note that due to the high volume of applications we receive we regret that we are unable to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Please Note Charlton Athletic Football Club is an English professional association football club based in Charlton, south-east London. The club was founded on June 9th, 1905 and has a very storied history from rising to the top-flight of English Football in the 1930s (First Division) and again in the 1980s, 1990s and 2000s, to winning the FA Cup in 1947 and to leaving their Valley home in the mid-1980s only to make an impassioned return in 1992. Historically, the women's team played under Charlton Athletic from 2000 to 2007 but were released to become an independently run team in 2007 following the men's team's relegation from the Premier League. ...