Reports to: Head of Northern Office & Head of Recruitment
Location: Home based / Suite 9, The Granary, 50 Barton Road, Worsley, M28 2EB and will be required to attend any of the Employer's or the Group's other locations as may be directed from time to time. The role may also require other travel depending upon the needs of the Company. The company supports a hybrid working pattern.
The Group: A leading management and professional services company based out of the UK and US, YMU provides a portfolio of services to a wide range of clients consisting of leaders in sport, entertainment, film, music, radio and television, including actors, athletes, authors, digital influencers, media rights holders, musicians, producers, TV personalities and voiceover artists.
Hours: This is a full-time role, Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 6.00pm. The post holder will need to be flexible to work outside of normal office hours to meet the needs of the post.
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration
- Auto-enrolment into the Club’s pension scheme (depending on eligibility)
- Private Medical Insurance
- Annual Bonus considered on a discretionary basis overall, in terms of input in both recruiting and servicing clients.
Job Purpose: The Talent ID/Introducer role is to recruit new talent with the emphasis on junior clientele and to assist with all aspects of servicing the client roster.
Roles and Responsibilities
- To source and introduce predominantly elite junior players as well as senior players.
- To follow direction of the Head of the Northern Office and Head of Recruitment to liaise with said designated talent to co-ordinate introductory presentation meetings at any of the agency’s office locations.
- To be involved in the recruitment process to the point of signing representation terms with the agency.
- To assist in the servicing of all our young talent based in the Northwest, particularly servicing those players whom the role has had a direct influence in recruiting to the agency.
General duties and accountabilities
- To always support the Company in their aims and objectives.
- To ensure compliance with all relevant Company policies, including health and safety policies.
- To ensure compliance with all relevant legal, regulatory, ethical, and social requirements.
- To keep confidential any information gained regarding the Company, its clients, and its personnel.
- To represent the Company in a professional manner.
- To always maintain a flexible approach to work.
- To undertake other duties and responsibilities as required from time to time.
Person Specification
Skills, Knowledge & Experience
- 3-5 years’ experience of working within a professional sporting environment in a related or similar role
- High level of communication and listening skills
- Good recording and reporting skills
- Competent IT skills to include Excel, Word, and PowerPoint skills
- Competent overall level of numeracy and literacy
- Hold a full, clean driving licence
Attitude/Behaviours
- A “can do” attitude
- An innovative thinker
- Presents solutions rather than problems
- A genuine team player
Personal Qualities
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and ability to adapt communication style to suit different ages
- Proactive attitude within the role
- Competent writing skills
- Quality focus – takes responsibility for ensuring a high quality of work
- Competency in managing and multiple tasking
- Ability to work calmly under pressure, plan and prioritize workload, meet deadlines, and use own initiative
- Drive and energy – demonstrates enthusiasm and is personally committed to achieving objectives set
- Self-development – is receptive to feedback about own behavior, strengths, and areas for improvement
- A high level of confidentiality
- Good attention to detail
- Flexibility and willingness to learn
Please email your CV and Cover Letter to: careers@ymugroup.com
