Paul Watson

Experience

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  Various Clubs

  Jan 1985 - Jan 1991

  Professional Football Player at Various Clubs

  • East Stirlingshire FC: Professional Player, Aug 1990 - Jun 1991• AS Hemptinne (Belgium): Professional Player, May 1989 - Aug 1990• Waikato United FC (New Zealand): Professional Player, Aug 1988 - May 1989• Newcastle United FC: Professional Player, Jun 1985 - Jul 1988

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  Various Councils

  Jan 1990 - Jan 2005

  Sports Centre Manager, Supervisor & Leisure Attendant at Various Councils

  • Sunderland City Council: Sports Centre Manager, 1997 - 2005• Sedgefield District Council: Sports Centre Duty Manager, 1994 - 1997• Strathkelvin District Council: Recreation Centre Supervisor, 1991 - 1994• Strathkelvin District Council: Leisure Attendant, 1990 - 199

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  Stirling Council

  Jan 2005 - May 2006

  Facility Manager

  • Managed facility with over 50 staff, 250,000 visitors per year and budget of £1.2 million

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  Abrecco

  May 2006 - Feb 2008

  Recruitment Consultant

  • Three time salesperson of the month• Hit sales target; £12,500 per month, five times in final six months• Oversaw 28 contractors generating over £15,000 per month

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  Private Landlord

  Jan 2007 - now

  Owner

  • Oversee and manage a portfolio of properties in Scotland and England• Responsible for leasing private properties to tenants• Responsible for day to day running of property portfolio• Ensure properties are of required standard for tenants• Ensure equipment for supplying water, gas and electricity is in safe working order• Responsible for upkeep of property, repairs to exterior and structure

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  RZ

  Aug 2008 - Feb 2010

  Senior Consultant

  • IT recruitment specialist working on both permanent and contract roles

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  Realistic Property Lettings

  Feb 2010 - Sept 2010

  Owner
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  PTS Consulting

  Sept 2010 - Oct 2012

  Senior Consultant

  • Launched new business recruitment desk and generated over £440,000 gross revenue• Worked with global companies • Secured new accounts to generate over £100,000 per annum gross profit

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  Bettingjobs.com

  Oct 2012 - Feb 2014

  Senior Consultant

  • Established IT provision • Managed three consultants• Secured contract and permanent placements globally• Generated over £100,000 in salesI recruit worldwide and work with all the leading players in what is an expanding and exciting sector.

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  Jimmy Red Recruitment

  Feb 2014 - Jan 2016

  Business Manager

  • Responsible for winning new business accounts• Presented pitches to hiring managers and in-house recruitment teams

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  Rec Pro Management

  Jan 2016 - now

  Managing Owner

  • Launched a new business from concept to reality in Recruitment, Property Letting and Football• Responsible for Player mentoring and intermediary work for Clubs, Players, Coaches etc• Provide expert project management and mentoring service to clubs • From the English Premier League and every level down to Scottish Amateur organisations• Utilise business skills to provide routes into commercial opportunities and sponsorship for clubs• Offer professional scouting solutions for football clubs• Specialising in team analysis, match reports, player and tactical analysis and opposition analysis• Provide bespoke recruitment service solutions for clients and candidates• Utilise business recruitment experience to aid clients to find permanent employment• Provide Management, Residential Property Letting Management and Consultancy Services • Provide the above to existing landlords, property investors, first time landlords and new start ups• A visible leader who is responsible for the training and development of staff and colleagues• Responsible for marketing and promotion of the businessKey Achievements:✔ Driving force behind formation of Newcastle United Former Players’ Association. Meetings with club officials including Newcastle United FC Managing Director Lee Charnley, Former Players Association was set up to support ex-players✔ Former player representative on the Newcastle United Foundation “Be a Game Changer” mental health and wellbeing committee with members of all North East England councils and health boards Show less

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  Middlesbrough FC

  Aug 2017 - now

  • Prepare in-depth reports on players based in Scotland • Enhance talent identification for potential recruits that can add value to the team • Identify talent that can be developed and sold on for higher fee in the future• Travel the country to scout players over a number of matches • Put forward recommendations to the club • Responsible for compiling reports on players loaned to clubs in Scotland• Responsible for monitoring, logging and reporting players using PMA software • Develop relationships with managers and club officials throughout the divisions in Scotland Show less • Prepare in-depth reports on players based in Scotland • Enhance talent identification for potential recruits that can add value to the team • Identify talent that can be developed and sold on for higher fee in the future• Travel the country to scout players over a number of matches • Put forward recommendations to the club • Responsible for compiling reports on players loaned to clubs in Scotland• Responsible for monitoring, logging and reporting players using PMA software • Develop relationships with managers and club officials throughout the divisions in Scotland Show less

  • First Team Scout

    Jul 2018 - now

  • Academy Scout

    Aug 2017 - Jul 2018
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  Football Careers

  Jan 2020 - now

  Senior Consultant

  • Lead the company’s growth• Increase sales and identifying new sources of income generation• Identify partnership opportunities• Initiate and negotiate agreements within the UK, USA and the Middle East• Responsible for B2B account management of partnerships• Work with key stakeholders to manage KPIs, assets and budgets• Deliver effective marketing campaigns• Deliver regular virtual events such as seminars and webinars to industry experts• Lead a team of 4 sales executives to deliver on challenging monthly KPI sales targets• Carry out market research to understand the landscape• Build the company’s competitive advantage as a global sports agency Show less

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  Player Care and Support Services Limited

  Jan 2024 - now

  Mentor / Consultant

  Working with football clubs, players, managers and coaches and their families to help and guide where needed, listen and support at all times and mentor if required. Football life isn’t always easy… but we are always on your side. ⚽️🤝