Jay Marshall serves as the Head of Academy Recruitment for Norwich City Football Club, where he has steadily progressed for over a decade. He is recognized for his skill in identifying future talent, having recently completed a prestigious FA Technical Director course alongside other top figures in English football.
His professional life is deeply embedded in football, with a focus on leadership and player development. Marshalls career shows a clear trajectory from hands-on coaching and regional recruitment to overseeing the entire academys talent strategy, indicating his passion lies in nurturing the next generation of players.
He has received public praise from club leadership for his ability to consistently find and attract high-potential young players to the academy.
Jay Marshall
Norwich City Head of Academy Recruitment at Norwich City Football Club
London, England, United Kingdom
Overview
Topics They Care About
Academy Recruitment
As Head of Academy Recruitment, he is responsible for Norwich City's entire youth talent acquisition strategy, from identification to signing.
Talent Identification
He recently graduated from an 18-month, high-level technical directorship course, honing his skills in identifying and developing elite football prospects.
Player Pathways
Having risen from a regional development lead to his current role, he has a deep, first-hand understanding of a player's journey within an academy system.
Media Appearances
Jay has no verified media appearances
Work History
3-2019
Norwich City Head of Academy Recruitment at Norwich City Football Club
8-2014 - 2-2019
Head of YDP Recruitment Norwich City at Norwich City Football Club
8-2012 - 8-2014
Head of London Recruitment Norwich City at Norwich City Football Club
8-2011 - 6-2012
North West London & South London Player Development Centre Lead U12-U16 at Norwich City Football Club
Education
9-2023 - 2025
Technical Director Level 5 (on going) from England FA
9-2019 - 5-2021
Leadership of Talent Identification & Development in Football Level 4 from England FA
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Location : London, England, United Kingdom
Job Level : Mid-senior
Designation : Norwich City Head of Academy Recruitment at Norwich City Football Club
