First Team Technical Scout

Job Summary

Are you passionate about football and looking to start your career in the game? We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Technical Scout to join our first team recruitment department. This is an entry-level opportunity, ideal for individuals eager to develop a career in football scouting and talent identification. In this role, you will use video analysis, data, and other scouting tools to gain in-depth knowledge of your allocated region. Your insights will support the identification and recruitment of players who align with the club’s identity, philosophy, and long-term goals. We’re looking for someone with a strong eye for talent, a willingness to learn, and a passion for the game. Full training will be provided, making this a perfect first step into the world of professional football recruitment.

Role and Responsibilities

• Be responsible for the video scouting provision of specific leagues to identify potential targets for the 1st team
• Be connected and proactive to stay abreast of market intel within your regions
• Show initiative to identify players to watch through both simple & advanced data filtering across sources including Transfermarkt, Wyscout, Statsbomb & Skillcorner
• File reports on club database with an understanding of the identity of the club & profile of a [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] player
• Work with the data team to support & improve talent ID processes
• Support with the building of video content on target players for presentation to coaching staff & key stakeholders
• Support the Recruitment Analyst to help build dossiers and presentations on target players
• Potential opportunities for live scouting experience
• Undertake ad-hoc project work & other work outside those responsibilities listed as and when required
• Communicate closely with other members of the team to knowledge share and flag relevant players and market opportunities
• Be adaptable & agile to the requirements of a 1st Team Recruitment department, especially during transfer windows
• Be solutions oriented to resolve issues as they arise & improve processes

General Information

Should an adequate number of applications be received prior to the closing date, [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] reserve the right to remove this advert. Due to a high demand in applications the Club will be unable to respond to those applicants who have not been shortlisted for interview.

Safeguarding & Welfare: The Company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Any offers of work involving regulated activity with children are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS Disclosure and barred list check. The Company may also conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] strives to ensure an environment where everyone's rights, dignity and individual worth is respected, and takes a zero-tolerance approach to discrimination. We welcome applications from all individuals, particularly women, disabled people and individuals from diverse ethnic communities.

How to Apply

Please complete an Application Form, available HERE. If you require the application form in an alternative format, please email [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]. The closing date for this vacancy will be Sunday 3rd August 2025.