Emerging Talent Scout: Academy Pathway Architect

City Football Group

Manchester

Hybrid

GBP 28,000 - 42,000

Full time

6 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

26 days' annual leave
Private healthcare & dental cover
Annual discretionary bonus
Health Cash Plan
Employee Assistance Programme 24/7 GP
Company pension & life assurance
Free on-site parking
Complimentary breakfast & lunch
Sport & leisure clubs access
Cycle to work
Give As You Earn
Discounted match tickets
Savings in City Store
City+ subscription
Stadium tour discounts

Job summary

City Football Group is seeking an Emerging Talent Scout for Manchester City Women to help build the talent-ID function across live scouting, video analysis and market intelligence. You will identify and track emerging players to strengthen the Academy pathway and support long-term First Team planning.

The role spans priority UK and international markets, contributing to Academy recruitment, Next-Gen programme, and future First Team planning, with a focus on clear progression pathways and

Qualifications

  • Experience in talent identification within professional football.
  • Ability to project player development and distinguish current performance from future upside.
  • Knowledge of academy or youth markets, preferably within women's football.
  • Strong written communication skills and report generation.

Responsibilities

  • Identify and track emerging players for the Academy pathway.
  • Support Academy recruitment, the Next-Gen programme and First Team planning.
  • Develop clear talent-ID processes, coverage, and reporting.
  • Collaborate with coaches, analysts and sporting staff; travel extensively.

Skills

Talent identification
Player development analysis
Recruitment within professional ftb
Written communication
Organisation
International travel

Job description

City Football Group is seeking an Emerging Talent Scout for Manchester City Women to help build the talent-ID function across live scouting, video analysis and market intelligence. You will identify and track emerging players to strengthen the Academy pathway and support long-term First Team planning.

The role spans priority UK and international markets, contributing to Academy recruitment, Next-Gen programme, and future First Team planning, with a focus on clear progression pathways and

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