Area Coordinator

City Football Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Private healthcare and dental cover

Company pension and life assurance

Free on-site parking

Breakfast and lunch

Job summary

City Football Group in Manchester is seeking a part-time Junior Academy talent scout to help identify high-potential players across Cheshire. You will coordinate a team of scouts, plan coverage, and ensure recruitment philosophy alignment.

The role requires weekend availability, experience with young players, strong communication, safeguarding, and the ability to manage schedules while building relationships with clubs and coaches.

Qualifications

• Weekend scouting availability within designated region.
• Experience working with young players, parents and football stakeholders.
• Ability to coordinate a team, schedules and multiple priorities.
• Clear and effective communication with feedback to colleagues.
• Ability to build positive relationships with clubs, coaches and families.
• Understanding of safeguarding responsibilities and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate scouting activity across the defined geographical area.
• Support coverage planning and ensure area operations run smoothly with clear scheduling and compliance.
• Attend matches and events regularly, maintaining safeguarding and accurate records.
• Build trusted relationships with local clubs, coaches, parents and other stakeholders.
• Collaborate with the Senior Local Recruitment Manager to strengthen the area network.

Skills

Weekend scouting

Youth players

Stakeholder engagement

Team coordination

Clear communication

Safeguarding compliance

Job description

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Location: Manchester, GB

Full Time / Part Time: Part Time

Contract Type: Permanent

Based in Greater Manchester, this permanent part-time role (18 hours per week) supports the Club's Junior Academy talent identification work across the designated region of Cheshire. You will coordinate scouting activity, help maintain high reporting standards, and build trusted relationships that support the identification of high-potential players.

Who We Are

Manchester City is a football club rooted in East Manchester, with a story that began in 1880 and continues to grow today. Built on resilience, belief and togetherness, success on the pitch is driven by the moments and memories shared with millions of Fans around the world. City is known for its bravery, its determination to the very end and its strong connection to where we come from. With Mancunian roots and a global outlook, we are shaped by our Fans and driven by a long-term vision, from developing future talent to supporting the communities we call home. Together, we are creating the next chapter, the City way.

Within our Junior Academy, we are focused on creating the best possible environment for identifying and supporting young players with potential. Our scouting and recruitment work is built on collaboration, consistency and a clear understanding of the Club's development philosophy, helping every area of coverage contribute to long-term success.

The Role

This role sits at the heart of the Club's talent identification activity across a defined geographical area. You will coordinate a team of scouts, help ensure coverage is planned effectively, and support the consistent identification of players who fit the Club's recruitment philosophy.

Day to day, you will monitor reporting quality, provide feedback and development support, and keep area operations running smoothly through clear scheduling, communication and compliance. The role also involves regular attendance at matches and events, with a strong focus on safeguarding and accurate record keeping.

You will build trusted relationships with local clubs, coaches, parents and other stakeholders, representing the Club professionally in every interaction. Working closely with the Senior Local Recruitment Manager and wider recruitment colleagues, you will help strengthen the area network and contribute to the long-term success of the Junior Academy.

What You’ll Bring

• Availability to scout Saturday and Sunday fixtures, with some mid-week evenings as required.
• Experience working with young players, parents and other football stakeholders within a football environment.
• Ability to coordinate a team, schedules and multiple priorities effectively.
• Clear and effective communication skills, with confidence providing feedback and support to colleagues.
• Ability to build positive relationships with clubs, coaches, families and local stakeholders.
• Understanding of safeguarding responsibilities, compliance requirements and the importance of accurate reporting.

Why Choose Us

Working at Manchester City means being supported to do your best, with the flexibility and encouragement to look after your wellbeing. We are committed to helping our people learn, grow and thrive in a culture built on collaboration, openness and hard work.

• 26 days' annual leave plus a day off for your birthday, private healthcare and dental cover, and an annual discretionary bonus.
• You will also have access to a Health Cash Plan, Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 GP support, and a company pension and life assurance.
• Manchester-based employees also benefit from free on-site parking, complimentary breakfast and lunch, and access to a range of sports and leisure clubs.
• You can enjoy a range of additional benefits, including cycle to work, Give As You Earn, discounted match tickets, savings in the City Store, a free City+ subscription, stadium tour discounts, and wider retail and lifestyle offers.

City Football Group promotes equal opportunities in employment and we positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

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