First Team Technical Scout

Leicester City Football Club Ltd; Leicester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Free onsite parking

Staff restaurant subsidy

Up to 33 days annual leave

Job summary

Leicester City Football Club is seeking a passionate First Team Technical Scout to join our squad. You will identify, monitor and assess players through live and video scouting for the Senior and Development teams, reporting to the Head of Senior Recruitment and Head of Technical Scouting.

The ideal candidate will bring strong technical and tactical football knowledge, experience with video editing to present content to stakeholders, and the ability to work independently and in a team in a

Qualifications

• Significant experience using video editing software to produce scouting content.
• Strong technical and tactical knowledge of football.
• Ability to work independently and within a team in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Proactively identifying, monitoring and assessing players through live and video scouting for Senior and Development teams.
• Report findings to Head of Senior Recruitment and Head of Technical Scouting and support decision-making.

Skills

Video editing

Football knowledge

Team collaboration

Tools

Video editing software

Job description

We're on the lookout for a passionate and skilled First Team Technical Scout to join our squad at Leicester City Football Club. As a First Team Technical Scout, you'll play a key role in contributing to the Club's collaborative approach to subjective and objective scouting, as directed by the Head of Senior Recruitment and/or Head of Technical Scouting.

Your responsibilities will include proactively identifying, monitoring and assessing players through live and video scouting for the Senior and Development teams, as directed by the Head of Player Recruitment and/or Head of Technical Scouting, and you'll need to bring excellent analytical skills to the table. If you're excited about making a difference and contributing to the Club's success, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

The ideal candidate will have significant experience of using video editing software to produce and present scouting content to key stakeholders within the organisation. You'll need strong technical and tactical football knowledge and understanding, with the ability to apply this effectively to player assessment. Possessing the ability to work independently and use your own initiative, while also contributing effectively within a team environment, is essential - we're looking for someone who thrives in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

If you think your experience and skills match, and you've got the drive, energy, and skills to work in a fast-paced, high-performance environment, we want you on our team!

Leicester City Football Club has a rich and proud history - we're more than just a football club; we’re a community. Formed in 1884, we’ve achieved incredible milestones, including becoming Premier League champions in 2016 and winning the FA Cup in 2021.

Our commitment to the local community, fans, and world‑class experiences extends beyond the pitch. With the opening of our new state‑of‑the‑art training ground in 2021, we continue to invest in our growth and success. Our team at Leicester City is more than just colleagues - we invite you to join our Club and experience the exciting opportunities of a life in the football industry!

Our people are the lifeblood of the Club, and we feel should be rewarded as such - we offer a competitive salary, pension scheme and life assurance for all permanent employees. You'll enjoy free onsite parking, access to our subsidised staff restaurants and up to 33 days of annual leave (including bank holidays) amongst a host of other great employee benefits!

One City. One Club. One Leicester.

Leicester City Football Club believes that football is for all, and we are committed to Diversity and Inclusion, where valuing the individual is our highest priority. We are working to see equality across all areas of the Club and welcome applications from all areas of the community.

If you have any requirements in regard to the recruitment process, please let us know; we are happy to support your needs.