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Darren Norton

Buckingham,Bucks

Summary

A dedicated professional with a strong background in IT programmes and managing staff, known for motivating teams and building effective relationships. Demonstrates exceptional communication and organisational skills, consistently working to tight deadlines while fostering teamwork. Holds a manual driving licence and excels in time keeping and problem solving, with experience in fostering a strong sense of community. Driven to deliver high-quality service and consistent results.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Full Time Head of Academy Recruitment

Northampton Town Football Club
Northampton, NN5 5QA
10.2003 - 05.2025
  • Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Worked flexible hours, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays.
  • Supported team by demonstrating respect and willingness to help.
  • Consistently arrived at work on time and ready to start immediately.
  • Increased parental satisfaction by resolving issues.

Full Time Football Development Officer

Crystal Palace Football Club
London, SE25 6PU
07.2003 - 08.2003
  • Drove awareness campaigns by organising community outreach activities and public presentations.
  • Collaborated with local businesses for potential partnerships and sponsorship opportunities.

Full Time Football Development Officer

Wimbledon Football Club
Roehampton Vale, London
09.2000 - 06.2003
  • Established strong relationships with stakeholders through regular meetings and updates on project progress.

Part Time Fitness Instructor

David Lloyd Leisure Club
Raynes Park, London
01.1999 - 09.2000

Part-Time Community Football Coach

Wimbledon Football Club
Roehampton Vale, London
07.1998 - 09.2000
  • Part-Time P.D.C/Academy Coach
  • WFC Co-ordinator, Powerleague Soccer Centre
  • WFC Community Coach Representative

Full Time Sports Development Officer

Challenge Leisure
Thatcham, RG19 3UJ
10.1997 - 07.1998

Head Soccer Team Coach

South Eugene High School
Eugene, U.S.A
08.1997 - 10.1997
  • Girls Junior Varsity Team

Summer Camp Soccer Director

Goal - Line Soccer Clinics
Corvallis, U.S.A
07.1997 - 08.1997

Part Time Sports Development Officer for Football

Northcroft Leisure Centre
Newbury, RG14 1RS
07.1996 - 06.1997

Part Time Sports Development Officer

Challenge Leisure
Thatcham, RG19 3UJ
07.1996 - 06.1997

Part Time Sports Development Officer for Football

Northcroft Leisure Centre
Newbury, RG14 1RS
06.1994 - 10.1995

Assistant Gym Manager

Stakis Newbury Hotel
06.1992 - 06.1994

Education

The Clere School - CSEs

The Clere School
Newbury, Berkshire
09.1980 - 06.1985

St. Bartholomew’s Sixth Form - O Levels

St. Bartholomew’s Sixth Form
Newbury, Berkshire
09.1985 - 06.1986

Newbury College - O and A Levels

Newbury College
09.1986 - 06.1989

University of North London - H.N.D. Leisure Studies

University of North London
01.1990 - 01.1992

Newbury College - ITEC Diploma in Anatomy Physiology & Body Massage

Newbury College
09.1996 - 06.1997

Skills

  • IT programmes
  • Managing staff
  • Motivating staff
  • Building relationships
  • Communication skills
  • Organisational skills
  • Working to tight deadlines
  • Teamwork
  • Manual Driving Licence
  • Time keeping
  • Problem solving
  • Recruitment of players

Affiliations

  • Music enthusiast, including attending gigs and playing the piano
  • Current season ticket holder at LFC
  • Cycling

References

References available upon request.

Custom

  • Assistant Gym Manager, Stakis Newbury Hotel, 06/92 - 06/94
  • Part Time Sports Development Officer for Football, Northcroft Leisure Centre, Northcroft Lane, Newbury, RG14 1RS, 06/94 - 10/95
  • Travel, 10/95 - 07/96
  • Part Time Sports Development Officer for Football, Northcroft Leisure Centre, Northcroft Lane, Newbury, RG14 1RS, 07/96 - 06/97
  • Part Time Sports Development Officer, Challenge Leisure, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG19 3UJ, 07/96 - 06/97
  • Summer Camp Soccer Director, Goal - Line Soccer Clinics, Corvallis, Oregon, U.S.A, 07/97 - 08/97
  • Head Soccer Team Coach, Girls Junior Varsity Team, South Eugene High School, Eugene, Oregon, U.S.A, 08/97 - 10/97
  • Full Time Sports Development Officer, Challenge Leisure, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG19 3UJ, 10/97 - 07/98
  • Part-Time Community Football Coach, Part-Time P.D.C/Academy Coach, WFC Co-ordinator, Powerleague Soccer Centre, WFC Community Coach Representative, Wimbledon Football Club, Richardson Evans Memorial Ground, Roehampton Vale, London, SW15 3PQ, 07/98 - 09/00
  • Part Time Fitness Instructor, David Lloyd Leisure Club, Bushy Road, Raynes Park, London, SW20 8TE, 01/99 - 09/00
  • Full Time Football Development Officer, Wimbledon Football Club, Richardson Evans Memorial Ground, Roehampton Vale, London, SW15 3PQ, 09/00 - 06/03
  • Full Time Football Development Officer, Crystal Palace Football Club, Selhurst Park Stadium, London, SE25 6PU, 07/03 - 08/03
  • Full Time Head of Academy Recruitment, Northampton Town Football Club, Sixfields Stadium, Northampton, NN5 5QA, 10/03 - Present

Personal Information

Date of birth: 08/11/1968

Timeline

Full Time Head of Academy Recruitment

Northampton Town Football Club
10.2003 - 05.2025

Full Time Football Development Officer

Crystal Palace Football Club
07.2003 - 08.2003

Full Time Football Development Officer

Wimbledon Football Club
09.2000 - 06.2003

Part Time Fitness Instructor

David Lloyd Leisure Club
01.1999 - 09.2000

Part-Time Community Football Coach

Wimbledon Football Club
07.1998 - 09.2000

Full Time Sports Development Officer

Challenge Leisure
10.1997 - 07.1998

Head Soccer Team Coach

South Eugene High School
08.1997 - 10.1997

Summer Camp Soccer Director

Goal - Line Soccer Clinics
07.1997 - 08.1997

Newbury College - ITEC Diploma in Anatomy Physiology & Body Massage

Newbury College
09.1996 - 06.1997

Part Time Sports Development Officer for Football

Northcroft Leisure Centre
07.1996 - 06.1997

Part Time Sports Development Officer

Challenge Leisure
07.1996 - 06.1997

Part Time Sports Development Officer for Football

Northcroft Leisure Centre
06.1994 - 10.1995

Assistant Gym Manager

Stakis Newbury Hotel
06.1992 - 06.1994

University of North London - H.N.D. Leisure Studies

University of North London
01.1990 - 01.1992

Newbury College - O and A Levels

Newbury College
09.1986 - 06.1989

St. Bartholomew’s Sixth Form - O Levels

St. Bartholomew’s Sixth Form
09.1985 - 06.1986

The Clere School - CSEs

The Clere School
09.1980 - 06.1985

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