Smart move to have him working with the halves at the club.
I have no idea on his qualifications to be a head of recruitment though. If that's what he wants to get into then can't help feeling a more junior role to learn the actual ropes would be more sensible. But then I guess he may have left if that was the case.
I totally agree that just because you were a good player does not make you a good coach/administrator/owner/scout or anything else.
I wish him luck but would be surprised if he is still in role in 2 years.