First Team Technical Scout

Leicester City Football Club Ltd; Woodhouse Eaves; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Onsite parking

Staff restaurants

33 days annual leave + bank holidays

Job summary

Leicester City Football Club is seeking a First Team Technical Scout to contribute to live and video scouting for the Senior and Development teams. You will identify, monitor and assess players, and present findings to the Head of Senior Recruitment and Head of Technical Scouting.

The role requires strong analytical skills, experience with video editing, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced, high-performance environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in live and video scouting for senior and development teams.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to present insights clearly.
• Proven ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Identify, monitor and assess players through live and video scouting.
• Produce scouting content for stakeholders using editing tools.
• Collaborate with Head of Senior Recruitment and Head of Technical Scouting.

Skills

Analytical skills

Video editing

Scouting

Football knowledge

Independent worker

Team player

Tools

Video editing

Data analysis

Job description

First Team Technical Scout

Kickstart your career Leicester City Football Club as a First Team Technical Scout! Contract Type: Permanent Hours Per Week: 40 Hours

Do you have the drive and passion to make a real impact at Leicester City Football Club?

About The Role & Who We're Scouting

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 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!

About The Club

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!

Benefits Package

• competitive salary, pension scheme and life assurance for all permanent employees.
• 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!

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.