Talent Management Consultant - Rugby in Glasgow

FirstPoint USA are an international sports agency that creates scholarship opportunities to universities in the United States for talented sportsmen and women. As the global leader in sports scouting and recruitment, FirstPoint work with over 2,500 US universities to increase their domestic and international reach, whilst identifying suitable sporting and academic talent on their behalf.

Rugby is the fastest growing college sport in the USA and as we continue to expand our roster of rugby clients, we have an exciting opportunity to join our growing team with the role of Talent Management Consultant for Rugby. Based at our head office in Glasgow, the successful candidate will be responsible for managing and securing scholarship and placement deals for FirstPoint USA athletes to US colleges in both men’s and women’s rugby.

You will be the intermediary between the athlete, their family, and US college coaches/recruitment staff, while developing relationships with coaches across FirstPoint USA’s rugby network in supporting their recruitment needs. The opportunity is an ideal role for someone with playing or coaching experience in a club, school or university environment, and a passion for US college sport.

• Secure suitable academic and sporting scholarship and placement deals for clients that are aligned to their academic, athletic, and financial needs.
• Manage all aspects within the second phase of the ‘scholarship journey’ on behalf of client and their family.
• Develop a strong, sustainable network of rugby coaches within the US college system, across the NCR and CRAA.
• Maintain excellent communications with our US college rugby head coach / assistant coach network and stay tuned into their recruitment needs.
• Provide a first-class customer service experience for our athlete and their families, delivering excellent communication and engagement throughout the process.
• Simplify complex information in an understandable manner to clients from all around the world.
• Liaise effectively with other departments within the business regarding updates and client advancement through the FirstPoint USA program.
• Strive to reach and exceed set targets whilst maintaining quality.
• Weekly and monthly reporting on KPIs and other performance metrics, highlighting successes, opportunities and challenges.
• Provide support to our rugby operation through staging rugby assessment trials, attending school and club events and raising awareness of US collegiate opportunities through your own rugby network.
• Reporting into the Director of Talent Management.

THE CANDIDATE

• Experience within the rugby industry in a playing, coaching, development or recruitment role.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the confidence to establish and manage relationships with clients, families and coaches.
• Knowledge and experience of US collegiate sport and the sports scholarship process is desirable.
• The ability to work well under pressure to tight deadlines in a challenging and demanding environment.
• A proven track record of meeting targets and delivering results.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to work independently and manage own time effectively.
• Highly motivated, positive, and resilient with an empathetic personality.
• Well-developed IT skills, covering Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access and Outlook.
• Full UK Driver’s license.

THE PACKAGE

• As well as a competitive salary, investment in your personal development, you will have the opportunity to enjoy a variety of benefits:
• 41 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Plus, everyone gets their birthday off
• Pension Scheme

SALARY RANGE

£30,000 - £40,000 commensurate with experience, plus bonus opportunities.