Casual Talent ID Scout (Scotland)

City Football Group; London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent football organization seeks a Casual Talent ID Scout based in London, covering Scotland. The role involves supporting youth player identification and assessment, requiring extensive knowledge in youth football and reporting skills. Ideal candidates will have FA qualifications, IT proficiency, and experience in scouting.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of PL Youth Development Regulations.
• Experience using a range of IT software.
• Driving License required.

Responsibilities

• Support identification and assessment of youth players (U13 - U18).
• Provide written performance reports from live games and video content.
• Occasional national/international travel for talent cross-referencing.

Skills

Knowledge of category 1-3 academy functions

Knowledge of youth football

Experience writing scouting reports

Education

FA Coaching Qualifications

Level 1 FA Talent ID

FA Safeguarding and First Aid

Tools

Scout 7

Instat

Job description

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Casual Talent ID Scout (Scotland)

Location:

London, GB

Full Time / Part Time: Variable Hours

Contract Type: Other Casual

Closing Date of Applications – 15/07/2025

Please note this is as a casual role covering Scotland – the successful candidate must be willing to travel

To be considered please ensure you upload a cv and cover letter

Our Story

Established in 2013, City Football Group is the world’s leading private owner and operator of football clubs, with total or partial ownership of twelve clubs across the world. City Football Group also invests in other football related businesses and serves as a global commercial platform for our partners, whilst fulfilling our purpose of empowering better lives through football on a local and global scale, consistent with what “City” football has meant to people for over a century.

The role

You’ll support the identification and assessment of youth players of potential interest for City Football Group (CFG) teams (Manchester City (main focus), New York City, Melbourne City) associated clubs (Yokohama F.Marinos, Shinju, Montevideo City Torque, Mumbai City, Lommel SK, Girona FC, ES Troyes AC and Palermo FC)and potential future clients.

Your Impact

• Provide key support to our UK and International Youth Scouting & Recruitment Managers in the identification and assessment of youth players (U13 - U18) of potential interest in domestic games and tournaments.
• To build an in-depth specialist knowledge and database of the youth (U13-U18) market to supplement a broad knowledge nationally.
• Provide written performance reports from live games and/or video content to support the cross-checking of domestic /international talent.
• Occasional national/International travel for cross-referencing of international and domestic talent.
• Develop an in-depth knowledge and opinion of players within the existing CFG Academy age groups.
• To contribute where possible to any projects that the Global Football Talent Management department may ask of you in support of the CFG teams and clients.
• Promoting a positive market identity of the City Football Group with agents, representatives, clubs, federations, families and all key stakeholders.
• Support the Talent ID and recruitment process with video content from live and video-based talent identification on relevant players, as required within the needs of CFG.

What we are looking for

• Working knowledge of category 1-3 academy functions
• Working knowledge of PL Youth Development Regulations
• Working knowledge of youth football at multiple levels in Scotland
• Experience using a range of IT software
• Experience of using Scout 7/Instat
• FA Safeguarding and First Aid
• Driving License
• FA Coaching Qualifications
• Level 1 FA Talent ID
• Experience writing scouting reports

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.

We will screen all applicants and select candidates whose skills and experience seem to meet our needs. We will carefully consider your application during the initial screening and will contact you only if you are selected for an interview.

Employment is subject to the provision of proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

Due to our safeguarding promise, all UK based CFG roles will be subject to a DBS check upon commencing employment with us. This will be either a basic, standard or enhanced check depending on the job role and responsibilities.