Lead Recruitment Video Analyst
Added 9 Oct · still live
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This job is eligible only on a shortage list
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£41,700
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 3544 (90% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £41,700, and Wrexham AFC is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
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New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3544 Data analysts Most likely code | £33,400 | £41,700 | £41,700 | £41,700 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Join Wrexham AFC because history doesn’t write itself.
The Role
Lead on the creation of target-player video content by critically analysing technical and physical data, alongside subjective scouting reports, to help prioritise players who complement Wrexham AFC’s playing style and performance objectives. The role will involve analysing, coding and organising video footage against defined footballing traits, before presenting clear and evidence-based insights to the Sporting Director, Manager and Head of Recruitment. Over time, the postholder will lead and manage a team of video analysts, ensuring the team remains aligned with the Recruitment Department’s KPIs and specific player targets.
Main Responsibilities:
The Role
Lead on the creation of target-player video content by critically analysing technical and physical data, alongside subjective scouting reports, to help prioritise players who complement Wrexham AFC’s playing style and performance objectives. The role will involve analysing, coding and organising video footage against defined footballing traits, before presenting clear and evidence-based insights to the Sporting Director, Manager and Head of Recruitment. Over time, the postholder will lead and manage a team of video analysts, ensuring the team remains aligned with the Recruitment Department’s KPIs and specific player targets.
Main Responsibilities:
- Operate in line with the Club’s agreed recruitment framework, player profile, and methodology.
- Oversee quality control across all produced reports and player video presentations.
- Provide evidence-based opinions and recommendations on how prospective players may fit the Club’s short-, medium- and long-term requirements.
- Use Sportscode and telestration software to highlight relevant Club profile traits within prospective targets and organise outputs appropriately.
- Attend and actively contribute to Recruitment meetings.
- Contribute to the creation of target player cards and dossiers when required.
- Manage analyst workflows and timelines, ensuring expectations are clearly communicated to the Head of Recruitment
- Encourage and identify opportunities for the continued growth and development of the Video Analyst team.
- Analyse assigned prospective target players across a range of matches, primarily through video, covering different levels and markets globally.
- Identify new prospective target players using available data and ensure they are placed within the department’s dynamic workflow.
- Upload reports and video presentations to the relevant digital platforms.
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- Strong football knowledge, with an understanding of game models, playing styles, player profiling and the technical, tactical, physical and physiological attributes that underpin performance.
- Previous experience working within an elite football environment, preferably in an analysis, scouting or recruitment-focused role.
- Ability to interpret video, data and scouting information to form clear, evidence-based recommendations on prospective recruitment targets.
- Excellent attention to detail, with the ability to assess potential future assets and communicate findings clearly to recruitment and management teams.
- Confident user of key industry platforms and analysis software, including Wyscout, Hudl, Sportscode and Studio.
- High-quality video editing and presentation skills, with experience using tools such as Sportscode, Studio, iMovie, Hudl, PowerPoint and Keynote.
- Good understanding of how data insight can support and enhance recruitment decision-making.
- Able to work within a clear departmental workflow, maintaining discipline, structure and consistency across all outputs.
- Strong communicator with the interpersonal skills required to simplify complex information and contribute positively to team cohesion.
- Self-motivated and reliable, with the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a wider recruitment team.
- Calm, adaptable and professional when responding to changing priorities and time-sensitive deadlines.
- Able to solve problems efficiently and in alignment with the wider needs of the department.
- Demonstrates discretion, sound judgement and a clear understanding of the importance of confidentiality in a recruitment environment.
- Curious and growth-minded, with the confidence to challenge, question and contribute ideas in a respectful and constructive manner.
Undergraduate degree in a sport-related discipline.
Club Values
- Rydyn Ni’n Gymuned Ddewr / We’re a Fearless Community.
- Rydyn Ni’n Sefyll Gyda’n Gilydd / We Stand Together.
- Rydyn Ni’n Deulu I’r Carn / We’re Teulu Through and Through.
- Meddwl Positif, Ysbryd Positif / Positive Mind. Positive Spirit.
If you are looking for an organisation committed to building a strong, inclusive, high performing workplace where every individual is valued, supported and empowered to grow with fantastic benefits which include:
- Health Cash Plan
- EAP
- Enhanced holidays and long service days
- Enhanced pension
- Death in service
- Enhanced sick leave
- Health and wellbeing time off
- Volunteering day
- Salary sacrifice benefits and retail discounts
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Where this offer sits in the market
Data analysts (SOC 3544) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~80k in sampleSOC 3544
- Middle half £32,292–48,568
- Median £38,948
- Going rate £41,700
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £33,400–37,530
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Wrexham AFC holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 3544 going rate of £41,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.