Technical Expertise
Relevant capability across technology, data and insight, aligned to the specific requirements of each role.
SWANSEA CITY FC
THE BRIEF
ICP Search was introduced to Swansea City by the club’s Chief Executive Officer and subsequently partnered with the Head of HR to support a specialist recruitment campaign across Technology, Data and Insight.
The club was looking to strengthen capabilities that increasingly support performance, decision-making and the wider operation of a modern football organisation.
Working alongside the HR and Performance teams, ICP Search defined the requirements for each role, identified the relevant talent market and assessed candidates against the technical, behavioural and cultural qualities required to succeed within a professional football environment.
THE CHALLENGE
Strengthen specialist technology, data and insight capability while identifying talent that could operate effectively within the demands of professional football.
SWANSEA CITY FC
OUR APPROACH
The campaign combined specialist market mapping, targeted candidate engagement and managed attraction to access both active and passive talent. ICP Search worked closely with the Head of HR and Performance team throughout the process, refining requirements and assessing candidates against technical expertise, relevant experience and cultural alignment.
01 Market Mapping
Mapped relevant talent across technology, data, insight, football performance and related sectors.
02 Salary Benchmarking
Advised on salary positioning based on role scope, experience requirements and market expectations.
03 Attraction
Supported the recruitment campaign through targeted advertising alongside direct candidate engagement.
04 Candidate Search
Identified and approached specialist active and passive candidates across the relevant markets.
05 Assessment
Screened candidates against technical capability, experience, communication and cultural alignment.
06 Selection
Managed candidate communication, interview coordination and the recruitment process through to successful appointment.
WHAT WE ASSESSED
Football & Performance Environment
Understanding of the demands of professional football and the ability to support performance and decision-making.
Culture & Collaboration
Communication style, behaviours and ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
THE OUTCOME
Strengthening specialist capability
The project was successfully completed, strengthening Swansea City’s capability across Technology, Data and Insight.
The assignment demonstrates ICP Search’s ability to support professional football clubs with specialist appointments at the intersection of technology, data and performance, combining targeted market knowledge, salary benchmarking and rigorous candidate assessment.