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
2003.10 - 2025.05
- 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
2003.07 - 2003.08
- 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
2000.09 - 2003.06
- Established strong relationships with stakeholders through regular meetings and updates on project progress.
Part Time Fitness Instructor
David Lloyd Leisure Club
Raynes Park, London
1999.01 - 2000.09
Part-Time Community Football Coach
Wimbledon Football Club
Roehampton Vale, London
1998.07 - 2000.09
- 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
1997.10 - 1998.07
Head Soccer Team Coach
South Eugene High School
Eugene, U.S.A
1997.08 - 1997.10
- Girls Junior Varsity Team
Summer Camp Soccer Director
Goal - Line Soccer Clinics
Corvallis, U.S.A
1997.07 - 1997.08
Part Time Sports Development Officer for Football
Northcroft Leisure Centre
Newbury, RG14 1RS
1996.07 - 1997.06
Part Time Sports Development Officer
Challenge Leisure
Thatcham, RG19 3UJ
1996.07 - 1997.06
Part Time Sports Development Officer for Football
Northcroft Leisure Centre
Newbury, RG14 1RS
1994.06 - 1995.10
Assistant Gym Manager
Stakis Newbury Hotel
1992.06 - 1994.06
Education
The Clere School - CSEs
The Clere School
Newbury, Berkshire 1980.09 - 1985.06
St. Bartholomew’s Sixth Form - O Levels
St. Bartholomew’s Sixth Form
Newbury, Berkshire 1985.09 - 1986.06
Newbury College - O and A Levels
Newbury College
1986.09 - 1989.06
University of North London - H.N.D. Leisure Studies
University of North London
1990.01 - 1992.01
Newbury College - ITEC Diploma in Anatomy Physiology & Body Massage
Newbury College
1996.09 - 1997.06
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
2003.10 - 2025.05
Full Time Football Development Officer
Crystal Palace Football Club
2003.07 - 2003.08
Full Time Football Development Officer
Wimbledon Football Club
2000.09 - 2003.06
Part Time Fitness Instructor
David Lloyd Leisure Club
1999.01 - 2000.09
Part-Time Community Football Coach
Wimbledon Football Club
1998.07 - 2000.09
Full Time Sports Development Officer
Challenge Leisure
1997.10 - 1998.07
Head Soccer Team Coach
South Eugene High School
1997.08 - 1997.10
Summer Camp Soccer Director
Goal - Line Soccer Clinics
1997.07 - 1997.08
Newbury College - ITEC Diploma in Anatomy Physiology & Body Massage
Newbury College
1996.09 - 1997.06
Part Time Sports Development Officer for Football
Northcroft Leisure Centre
1996.07 - 1997.06
Part Time Sports Development Officer
Challenge Leisure
1996.07 - 1997.06
Part Time Sports Development Officer for Football
Northcroft Leisure Centre
1994.06 - 1995.10
Assistant Gym Manager
Stakis Newbury Hotel
1992.06 - 1994.06
University of North London - H.N.D. Leisure Studies
University of North London
1990.01 - 1992.01
Newbury College - O and A Levels
Newbury College
1986.09 - 1989.06
St. Bartholomew’s Sixth Form - O Levels
St. Bartholomew’s Sixth Form
1985.09 - 1986.06
The Clere School - CSEs
The Clere School
1980.09 - 1985.06