For Clubs & Employers
Whether you’re a football club looking to support your released players, or an employer looking for exceptional entry-level talent.
The Phoenix Foundation Is Built For You
For Football Clubs
Every year your academy releases players who have given everything to the game. The transition away from Football is one of the most significant moments in a young person’s life. Having something concrete in place for what comes next makes a real difference to where they end up.
The Phoenix Foundation provides clubs with a trusted aftercare partner. We take your released players and give them a structured pathway, either into professional employment or into a coaching career. Our work sits alongside the support you already provide, adding an active next step.
A partnership with The Phoenix Foundation demonstrates a genuine commitment to players beyond their time at the club. Something that matters to families at the point of signing and to players at the point of release.
You Refer, We Do The Rest
What we offer Clubs
Annual Partnership Agreements
Player Referral and aftercare support
Pathways into professional industries and through coaching
Competitive advantage in academy recruitment
A demonstrated commitment to player welfare that families and players recognise.
A named aftercare partner that adds to what your academy already provides.
Who We Will Work With
Premier League Category 1-4 academies
Championship Clubs
League One & Two Clubs
Non-league and community clubs
Community Trust Foundations
For Advertising, Media & Marketing Employers
Released academy players are among the most disciplined, coachable and driven candidates you will ever hire. They arrive with habits and skills that most graduates and people within the world of work take years to develop if they ever do. These people arrive with a hunger to prove themselves in a new arena, and an emotional connection to an organisation giving them a chance.
The Phoenix Foundation pre-screens, prepares and present candidates who are ready to work from day one. We handle the transition so you receive a warm, supported introduction rather than a cold application.
What Makes Our Candidates Exceptional
Elite Discipline & Professional Habits
Proven Willingness to Learn and Improve Rapidly
Strong Team Mentality and Communication Skills
Adaptability and High Performance Levels Under Pressure
Data Awareness From Performance Tracking
A Unique Background Adding Diversity To Your Teams
Readiness to Commit To Something New
Industries we Place Into
Global & Independent Advertising Agencies
Advertising Sales Houses
Digital and Tech Platforms
Brand Marketing & Commercial Teams
Vast array of roles within these parts of the advertising industry.
Step 1 - Refer or Partner
Football Clubs refer released players directly to The Phoenix Foundation. Employers register as a hiring partner. We handle the introduction.
How It Works
Step 2 - We Prepare
Every person goes through our structured preparation program. Starting with a personal conversation to understand the person, leading to a bespoke pathway designed for them. We support on CVs, Personal Statements, interview coaching and warm employer introductions tailored to each person’s strengths
Step 3 -We Place
We facilitate the placement and provide post-placement support to ensure both the player and employer are set up for success. This is not recruitment this is a careful considered pathway.
Ready To Partner With The Phoenix Foundation?
Whether you’re a football club, an employer or a brand - Get In Touch and let’s talk about what a partnership looks like