LFCW Head of Recruitment

We have an exciting opportunity for an individual to join our Liverpool FC Women’s team as Head of Recruitment. Liverpool FC Women is embarking on an exciting and transformative phase, with a clear ambition to compete consistently at the top of the Women’s game. Central to this vision is the development of a world class team on and off the pitch. As part of this journey, we are seeking a highly skilled and strategic Head of Recruitment to lead the identification and acquisition of top talent for Liverpool FC 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. Working closely with cross functional teams including men’s recruitment department, data science, performance analysis, coaching, professional game academy and football leadership – you will drive intelligent, evidenced based decision making across all areas of player recruitment. In addition, you will play a key role in managing relationships with agents, intermediaries, clubs and other key stakeholders in the domestic and international football market.

What will you be doing?

• Lead and Execute a Data-Informed Recruitment Strategy: Develop and lead a comprehensive, data-informed recruitment strategy for LFCW, combining traditional scouting insight with advanced performance analytics. Ensure all talent identification aligns with the Club’s playing philosophy, long-term vision, and strategic objectives.
• Collaborate with Data and Performance Teams: Work closely with the data science research team and performance analysts to integrate key objective metrics—such as physical data, expected goals (xG), expected assists (xA), and possession value models—into scouting reports and holistic player assessments.
• Enhance Decision-Making through Data Systems: Support the design, development, and effective utilisation of the women’s recruitment dashboard and centralised player database. Ensure these tools are embedded into workflows to enable informed decision-making across player tracking, benchmarking, and long-term squad planning.
• Drive Strategic Player Identification and Squad Management: Take primary responsibility for the strategic approach to player identification, including long-term squad composition, contract structures, and negotiation processes. Work in partnership with the Managing Director and senior leadership on recruitment, renewals, player exits, and succession planning.
• Maximise Competitive Advantage in the Transfer Market: Identify and pursue innovative approaches to provide LFCW with a sustainable competitive edge in the player marketplace. Utilise both market intelligence and performance insights to enhance the Club’s position in player trading.
• Support the Club’s Loan Strategy and Player Development Pathway: Provide strategic and operational support for the Club’s utilisation of the loan system to nurture emerging talent. Assist first team coaching staff with player loan availability, help build and maintain a network of partner clubs domestically and internationally and support the negotiation of loan terms and necessary contract extensions. Collaborate with the Loan Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) to ensure players are supported and monitored holistically during loan spells.

Who are we looking for?

To be successful in this role, you will be an experienced, strategic Head of Recruitment with a credible background in professional football, either at first-team or academy level. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of identifying and recruiting talent, with the ability to interpret and apply both qualitative and quantitative player data in context. Strong leadership skills, excellent communication and presentation abilities, and the capacity to manage workloads independently within tight timeframes are essential. You should be comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-demand environment and prepared to travel at short notice. A deep understanding of advanced technology platforms and performance analysis software is required, along with a commitment to maintaining high standards in player evaluation and recruitment strategy. This is a key role for someone who can lead with vision, adapt quickly, and contribute meaningfully to the club’s long-term success.

Why should you apply?

This is a full-time permanent role working 35 hours per week (5 out of 7). Your main base will be our Melwood Training Centre. To reward your hard work and commitment we offer a competitive salary, 25 days holiday (plus 8 bank holidays and the option to purchase up to an additional 5 days) and a contributory pension scheme. You will have access to our benefits kit bag where you can get high street discounts, and a selection of benefit schemes you can join. There are opportunities to get involved with volunteering through our LFC Foundation to give back to the local community.

At Liverpool Football Club, we have an unwavering commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and are always looking to make a positive difference in the communities that we operate within. We are proud of our achievements in this area; maintaining the Premier League Equality Standard Advanced Level, becoming a founding signatory of the Football Association’s Football Leadership Diversity Code and being recognised as a leader in this important area on and off the pitch. We take our responsibilities in this area seriously and through the work being done across the club, we are committed to increasing the diversity of our people and becoming an increasingly inclusive workplace for all. We are committed to hiring great people representative of diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills across our entire business. If you share our enthusiasm and passion for inclusivity, then we want to hear from you.

Liverpool FC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all Colleagues and Volunteers to share this commitment. This role is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.