How a dream job at Manchester United could be yours | OneFootball

Would you like to be involved in signing new players for Manchester United?

Are you able to work both independently and as part of a team?

Do you have a degree in sport science?

If the answer to all those questions is “yes” then step right this way and one day, you too could have your name on a banner being pulled through the sky by a plane!

After a frustrating summer of relative inactivity, United are looking overhaul their entire transfer structure and as well as a new director of football, the Premier League giants are searching for a full-time Recruitment Analyst.

The role is open to the public and the job advert on the club’s official website makes for interesting reading.

“An opportunity has arisen for the appointment of a Recruitment Analyst within the scouting and recruitment department of Manchester United Football Club,” it says.

“Whilst contributing to an existing performance analysis service this position will specifically involve the acquisition, processing and feedback of relevant player performance data.

“Applicants for this position should be in possession of a sport science honours degree (minimum 2:1) or equivalent, preferably a master’s level qualification and have completed specific performance analysis training. An understanding of the technical and tactical demands of professional football is essential together with experience in using performance analysis systems and software. Ideally the successful candidate will have experience using the creative cloud suite products (After Effects, Photoshop, Premier Pro).

“Alongside formal training applicants must be able to work conscientiously and with total discretion. Ability to work as an individual as well as a contributory team player is a vital requirement of this position.

“This is an excellent opportunity for a self-motivated individual who desires to enhance their current skill set and effectively contribute to an evolving department at a world class professional football club.

“Due to site location and limited public transport, a driver’s license and access to personal transport is required.

“Due to this post being in regulated activity, the potential employee will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check at the appropriate level. It is a criminal offence for a barred person to attempt to engage with vulnerable groups.”

And under the sub-heading ‘purpose’ it says …

“To contribute to the continued expansion and development of the recruitment analysis team at Manchester United Football club, with the specific purpose of identifying players who demonstrate the potential to play for the first team.”

If you’re determined to prove to your mum that all those hours spent playing Football Manager weren’t a complete waste of your time, you’d better hurry up and get your application in.