Local Academy Scout

Birmingham City FC; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Birmingham City Football Club is seeking a Local Academy Scout to identify and assess talented young players within a 90-minute radius of the Knighthead Performance Centre. The role is part-time and works closely with the Academy Recruitment Team to help Birmingham City FC attract high-potential players for the Academy.

Expect weekend fixtures, school matches, tournaments and development events with some evenings.

Qualifications

• FA Level 1 Talent ID qualification.
• A valid driving licence.
• Strong player assessment and talent identification skills.
• Excellent communication and report-writing abilities.
• High levels of organisation and attention to detail.
• A good understanding of youth player development and academy football.
• Knowledge of the local football landscape and talent pathways.
• The ability to work independently while contributing to a wider scouting network.

Responsibilities

• Identify and assess talented players across targeted age groups and positions.
• Attend and observe grassroots, school and development football fixtures.
• Produce detailed, objective player reports using the Club's scouting systems.
• Monitor and track identified players through follow-up observations.
• Share recruitment intelligence and player recommendations with the Academy Recruitment Team.
• Support recruitment events, talent identification programmes and trial activities.
• Build strong relationships with grassroots clubs, schools, coaches and football networks.
• Represent Birmingham City FC professionally within the football community.

Skills

Strong player assessment

Talent identification skills

Excellent communication

Report-writing abilities

Organisation and attention to detail

Knowledge of youth development

Knowledge of local football landscape

Independent working, team contribution

Education

FA Level 1 Talent ID qualification

FA Level 2 Talent ID qualification

Job description

Birmingham City Football Club

Boy's Academy | Part-time

As a Local Academy Scout, you will be responsible for identifying, assessing and recommending talented young players within a 90-minute radius of the Knighthead Performance Centre. Working closely with the Academy Recruitment Team, you will help ensure Birmingham City FC continues to attract high-potential players capable of progressing through the Academy system.

The role requires regular attendance at grassroots fixtures, school matches, tournaments, festivals, development centres and other football events, primarily at weekends with some evening commitments.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and assess talented players across targeted age groups and positions.
• Attend and observe grassroots, school and development football fixtures.
• Produce detailed, objective player reports using the Club's scouting systems.
• Monitor and track identified players through follow-up observations.
• Share recruitment intelligence and player recommendations with the Academy Recruitment Team.
• Support recruitment events, talent identification programmes and trial activities.
• Build strong relationships with grassroots clubs, schools, coaches and football networks.
• Represent Birmingham City FC professionally within the football community.

About You

Essential Requirements

• FA Level 1 Talent ID qualification.
• A valid driving licence.
• Strong player assessment and talent identification skills.
• Excellent communication and report-writing abilities.
• High levels of organisation and attention to detail.
• A good understanding of youth player development and academy football.
• Knowledge of the local football landscape and talent pathways.
• The ability to work independently while contributing to a wider scouting network.

Desirable Requirements

• FA Level 2 Talent ID qualification.
• Previous experience in scouting, talent identification, coaching or player recruitment.
• Experience within a professional football club or Category One Academy environment.
• Knowledge of the EPPP framework and Youth Development Rules.
• Experience using scouting and player reporting platforms.

Safeguarding

Birmingham City Football Club is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. The safety and wellbeing of all individuals within our care is paramount, and all staff are expected to share and uphold this commitment.

All successful applicants will be subject to appropriate pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, and will be required to complete safeguarding training as part of the recruitment and induction process.

EDI

Birmingham City FC is proud to be an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident employer.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to ensuring a fair and inclusive recruitment process. Candidates are assessed solely on merit, regardless of age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or caring responsibilities.

We value diversity and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. If you require any adjustments to support you during the recruitment or interview process, please let us know when applying.