At a Glance
- Tasks: Support player recruitment by researching and analysing player profiles in a professional football environment.
- Company: Join AFC Fylde, a dynamic football club with a passion for talent development.
- Benefits: Gain hands-on experience, develop industry-relevant skills, and potential pathway to a paid role.
- Other info: Unpaid internship designed for entry into the football industry with real-world exposure.
- Why this job: Dive into the world of football recruitment and make an impact on key decisions.
- Qualifications: Strong research skills, analytical mindset, and a genuine passion for football.
AFC Fylde are seeking a highly motivated and detail oriented Recruitment Research Analyst (Intern) to support the Club’s player recruitment function. This is a unique opportunity to gain hands on experience within a professional football environment, working closely with the Director of Football and Head of Recruitment. The successful candidate will contribute to building comprehensive, contextual player profiles that go beyond on-pitch data, helping inform key recruitment decisions.
Key Responsibilities
- Player Research & Analysis
- Compile detailed background profiles on players under recruitment consideration
- Conduct research using reputable, publicly available sources (e.g. club platforms, databases, media outlets)
- Analyse player career history and relevant personal context
- Monitor publicly available social media activity to assess professionalism and cultural fit
- Identify player representation, contractual status, and reported transfer interest
- Reporting & Documentation
- Produce clear, factual, and unbiased written reports
- Maintain an organised and up-to-date research database
- Ensure all findings are properly referenced and source‑traceable
- Flag any areas of concern promptly to senior staff
- Store all research securely in line with club policies
- Process & Compliance
- Conduct all research in compliance with UK GDPR and data protection standards
- Work exclusively with publicly available information
- Maintain accurate records of research sources
- Support the development of consistent and efficient research processes
About You
We are looking for someone who:
- Demonstrates strong research and analytical skills
- Can gather, evaluate, and synthesise information from multiple sources
- Produces clear, structured, and objective written work
- Understands data protection principles and responsible information use
- Works with professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality
- Can manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
- Has a genuine passion for football and recruitment
What We Offer
- First‑hand experience within a professional football club
- Exposure to real recruitment processes and decision‑making
- Opportunity to develop industry‑relevant research and analysis skills
- Potential pathway to a paid role for outstanding performers
This is an unpaid internship designed to support development and entry into the football industry.
We think you need these skills to ace Recruitment Research Analyst (Intern)
Research Skills
Analytical Skills
Attention to Detail
Data Evaluation
Synthesis of Information
Written Communication
Understanding of UK GDPR
