Academy Recruitment MSc Work Placement | Norwich City FC

• Academy Recruitment MSc Work Placement | Norwich City FC
• 19 July 2026 | Placement / Internship, Scouting & Recruitment

Norwich City Football Club – Norwich, United Kingdom. 2026/27 Season Placement. Monthly Living Allowance Provided. Deadline: Friday, 31 July 2026.

Norwich City Football Club is offering an exciting Academy Recruitment MSc Work Placement for the 2026/27 season, providing aspiring recruitment professionals with hands‑on experience within a Category One Academy.

Designed for students undertaking the Advanced Talent Identification and Player Recruitment (Distance Learning) MSc at St Mary's University Twickenham, this placement offers an exceptional opportunity to develop practical recruitment skills while working alongside experienced academy recruitment staff in a professional football environment.

The Role

Working within Norwich City's Academy Recruitment department, you will support recruitment activity across the Youth Development Phase (YDP) and Professional Development Phase (PDP).

You will gain valuable experience in player identification, video scouting, recruitment analysis and market intelligence, while contributing to the club's player recruitment strategy throughout the 2026/27 season.

• Recruitment & Scouting
• Conduct extensive video scouting to identify players suitable for Norwich City's Academy.
• Support recruitment strategy through detailed coverage of assigned leagues and markets.
• Produce comprehensive scouting reports on prospective players.
• Maintain and manage scouting shortlists and player tracking systems.
• Collate and organise scouting intelligence and recruitment information.
• Analysis & Player Evaluation
• Produce player videos, recruitment dossiers and presentation materials.
• Support player assessment through detailed video analysis.
• Assist with recruitment meetings and player evaluation processes.
• Professional Development
• Work alongside Academy and First Team recruitment staff.
• Gain experience in live scouting and report writing throughout the season.
• Participate in cross‑department learning opportunities to develop a broader understanding of football operations.
• Uphold Norwich City's values of Growth, Integrity, Belonging, Resilience, Pride and Commitment.

This placement would suit someone who

• Has a passion for football and talent identification.
• Demonstrates excellent attention to detail.
• Enjoys analysing players and producing objective recruitment insights.
• Is organised, proactive and eager to learn.
• Wants to build a career in football recruitment and player identification.

Applicants should be planning to undertake the Advanced Talent Identification and Player Recruitment (Distance Learning) MSc at St Mary's University Twickenham.

Successful interview candidates will then be required to apply for the course.

• What You'll Receive
• Monthly contribution towards living expenses.
• Hands‑on experience within a professional football club.
• Mentorship from senior members of Norwich City's recruitment department.
• Exposure to Academy and First Team recruitment processes.
• Learning and professional development opportunities throughout the placement.
• Experience working in a high‑performance football environment with strong club values.

Norwich City Football Club is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.

The Club is dedicated to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.

Successful applicants will be subject to identity checks, an enhanced DBS check and online searches as part of the safer recruitment process, in line with Keeping Children Safety in Education (2025) guidance.

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