Recruitment Analyst - Women's First Team

Birmingham City Football Club is on the rise.

With an incredible history dating back to 1875, Birmingham City Football Club is part of an exciting period of accelerated growth and modernisation, and is playing it’s part in once-in-a-generation opportunity to support the transformation of England’s second city as part of the Sports Quarter project.

With significant investment across our football, commercial, and community operations, we are rebuilding the Club for long-term success — on and off the pitch.

Birmingham City Women FC is seeking a dedicated and driven Women’s Recruitment Analyst to support the identification and recruitment of talented players for both the Women’s First Team and the Club’s Academy Pathway. This role is central to ensuring the club continues to build a strong, sustainable, and successful squad through evidence-based scouting and performance analysis.

Key Responsibilities:

Player Identification & Scouting

• Identify and scout potential player targets for the Women’s First Team.
• Scout players primarily through video analysis, with some live scouting as required.
• Produce high-quality scouting reports and contribute to detailed player dossiers.

Data & Database Management

• Analyse and refine performance data to support player identification, assessment, and monitoring.
• Maintain and develop the women’s player database in line with the club’s recruitment strategy.

Academy Pathway Support

• Coordinate and support scouting activity across the club’s Women’s Academy Pathway.

General Duties

• Work collaboratively across the Women’s Recruitment Department, including:
• Women’s Head of Recruitment & Analysis
• Women’s Loans & Transitions Manager
• Women’s Academy Scout
• Ensure compliance with all club policies and procedures, including equal opportunities and health & safety.
• Undertake additional tasks as required by the Women’s Recruitment Department.

What are we looking for from you?

Qualifications

• Skills & Abilities:
• Experience working in women’s football.
• Knowledge of players in women’s football.
• Proficient with video scouting platforms and software (e.g., Wyscout, Hudl, Sportscode).
• Relevant experience or qualifications in player recruitment, talent identification, performance analysis, or computer/data science.

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 when applying.