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1st Team Lead Recruitment Specialist (Ref: 196527)Forsyth Barnes • City of London, London, United Kingdom
1st Team Lead Recruitment Specialist (Ref: 196527)

1st Team Lead Recruitment Specialist (Ref: 196527)

Forsyth Barnes • City of London, London, United Kingdom
25 days ago
Salary
£60,000.00 yearly
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Position: 1st Team Lead Recruitment Specialist

Location: London, England

Industry: Football

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 + Bonus (30%) + Benefits

Contact: james.gershfield@forsythbarnes.com


An ambitious professional football club competing in the EFL is seeking to appoint a 1st Team Lead Recruitment Specialist to play a key role in shaping its short- and long-term squad strategy.


This is a senior, high-impact position working closely with the club’s football leadership to identify, evaluate, and secure talent aligned with the club’s playing philosophy and financial framework.


Key Responsibilities


  • Lead the identification and recruitment of first-team player targets across domestic and international markets
  • Build and maintain a robust scouting network, combining live, video, and data-led insights
  • Deliver detailed player assessments, including technical, tactical, physical, and psychological profiling
  • Work collaboratively with senior football staff to align recruitment with the club’s playing style and squad needs
  • Support transfer negotiations through market intelligence, benchmarking, and due diligence
  • Drive continuous improvement in recruitment processes, tools, and reporting standards
  • Monitor emerging markets and trends to maintain competitive advantage


Candidate Profile


  • Proven experience in football recruitment, scouting, or player trading at professional level
  • Strong understanding of the UK and international player markets – specifically The English Championship and League One.
  • Ability to integrate data analytics with traditional scouting methodologies
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Strategic thinker with strong decision-making capability under pressure
  • High level of discretion and professionalism
  • Deep relationships with agents

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