Hearts have confirmed the appointment of William Lancefield as the club's new head of recruitment.
Record Sport told last week how sporting director Joe Savage had struck a deal to place the former Southampton and Norwich City scout in charge of the Jambos' transfer operation.
The 28-year-old has also spent time working as an analyst for Tottenham Hotspur and Brighton & Hove Albion.
Lancefield will begin work immediately and Savage is convinced he has the right man for the job as the Edinburgh club prepares for their return to the Premiership.
He told the Hearts website: "This is a crucial role at the club and I’m really happy that we’ve got William on board.
“He’s someone I know well and as such I’m well aware of his talents and the skills he will bring to this club.
“Although this was an appointment that we took a bit of time over because we wanted to get it right, as soon as I knew John Murray was departing I made William my No.1 target.
“I’m certain that in William we’ve got someone who will make a positive impact in the way that we recruit players that can take us forward on the pitch."
