Academy Scouting Representative

Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A professional football club is seeking an Academy Scouting Representative to identify and recruit young football talent in the Midlands North area. This part-time role involves attending matches during evenings and weekends, requiring a keen eye for emerging talent and expertise in youth football development. Candidates should be proficient in using digital scouting tools and possess a deep understanding of recruitment regulations. This position offers flexible hours and various employment benefits.

Benefits

Complimentary breakfast and lunch

23 days holiday (pro rata for part-time)

Access to gym and padel court

Priority access to match tickets

In-house training and CPD opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in identifying and recruiting players to youth development programs.
• Well-established network within the football community.
• Proven expertise in youth football development strategies.

Responsibilities

• Identify and recruit players in the Midlands North for development programs.
• Attend matches in the evenings and weekends to scout talent.
• Track, assess, and report on potential talent using scouting tools.

Skills

Perceptive individual with a sharp eye for talent

Deep understanding of football recruitment regulations

Proficiency in modern scouting databases and digital tools

Job description

Role: Academy Scouting Representative (Midlands North)

Salary: Dependent on game quota for season

Hours: Part-time (evenings and weekends)

Location: Midlands North

Contract Type: Fixed term until 31st May 2026

Deadline Day: 8th August 2025

About Brighton & Hove Albion FC

We compete at the highest levels of football on a global stage while embracing our Sussex community spirit. At the heart of everything we do is our commitment to high performance, professional excellence, and making a positive impact.

Help us discover the next generation of talent at Brighton & Hove Albion FC!

Are you passionate about discovering the next generation of football stars We re looking for dedicated and driven scout to join our national recruitment network and play a vital role in identifying top talent across the country. You will be responsible for the identification and recruitment of players in the Midlands North area to supply our development centre program with the best potential talent

This is a great flexible and part-time opportunity watching matches in the evenings and weekends.

Do you have what it takes

We re seeking a highly perceptive individual with a sharp eye for emerging talent and a well-established network within the football community. You ll bring a deep understanding of the rules and regulations that govern player recruitment, along with proven expertise in the structure and strategy of youth football development. Proficiency in using modern scouting databases and digital tools is essential, enabling you to track, assess, and report on potential talent with accuracy and insight.

Our values are essential to our success

Our values serve as guiding principles for how we connect with one another, our fans, partners and sponsors. As a club, we embody these values in everything we do:

- Treat People Well

- Exceed Expectations

- Aim High. Never Give Up

- Act with Integrity

- Make it Special

How we say thank you

In appreciation for your hard work and dedication, we are pleased to offer you a range of additional benefits, including but not limited to:

- Complimentary breakfast and lunch at both sites

- 23 days holiday rising with length of service (pro rata for part time staff)

- Rewards platform, which includes access to 900+ retailers, a wellbeing centre and more!

- Enhanced family policies

- Access to a gym and padel court at our training ground

- Priority access to match tickets and access to free WSL tickets for 2025/26 season

- In-house training programme and CPD opportunities

- Exclusive discounts and benefits from our partners and local businesses

Our commitment to EDI

We take pride in being an equal opportunity workplace that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Our core values foster a strong ethical culture, enabling us to meet the needs of our diverse audience, both on and off the pitch. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage or civil partnership. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application, please contact the talent team.

Safeguarding is part of everything we do

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. We expect all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment.

This position is UK-based and requires proof of the right to live and work in the UK. All job offers are conditional upon background checks, including a full 3-year reference history, DBS checks, and verification of your eligibility to work. Please note, we do not sponsor applicants without the right to work in the UK.