Southern European Scouting Coordinator

Wrexham AFC; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Cash Plan

EAP

Enhanced holidays and long serviceDays

Enhanced pension

Death in service

Enhanced sick leave

Health and wellbeing time off

Volunteering day

Salary sacrifice benefits and retail &

Job summary

Wrexham AFC seeks an experienced scouting operations leader to oversee First Team and Emerging Talent scouting across Southern Europe. You will coordinate day‑to‑day workflows, act as the main contact for scouting requests, and maintain high standards of data quality and governance within the recruitment function.

You will guide live and video scouting assignments, review reports, and ensure alignment with the club's recruitment needs, integrating cross‑functional collaboration and strong

Qualifications

• Highly organised and adaptable with ability to manage changing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, able to present recommendations to recruitment and management teams.
• Strong understanding of data insights and their role in recruitment decision-making and process development.
• A strong network of contacts within the designated geographical area supporting insight-led identification.
• Curious, respectful and improvement-focused with ability to challenge strategies constructively.

Responsibilities

• Chair the weekly Scouting Operations Meeting and record actions and decisions.
• Serve as central contact for outgoing scouting requests from First Team Recruitment.
• Maintain and update the Scout Schedule Planner for domestic and international fixtures.
• Allocate live and video scouting assignments based on targets and requirements.
• Use market intelligence to prioritise realistic targets aligned to recruitment needs.
• Coordinate scouting coverage for First Team-ready players and Emerging Talent prospects.
• Review scout reports and performance metrics with Head of Recruitment when needed.
• Ensure target players are assigned within internal systems and shortlists.
• Work with Lead Video Analyst to align scouting schedule and cross-reference observations.
• Complete weekly gap analyses to identify missed coverage and follow up.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Data literacy

Independent remote work

Education

Undergraduate degree in sport-related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Apple software

Job description

Join Wrexham AFC because history doesn’t write itself.

The Role

This role provides operational leadership across First Team and Emerging Talent scouting activity in Southern Europe, ensuring that player identification, fixture coverage, reporting and internal communication are delivered with consistency and precision. The postholder will coordinate the day-to-day workflow of a small regional scouting group, act as the primary point of contact for scouting requests and assignments, and maintain strong governance, data quality and collaboration across the wider scouting and recruitment function.

Main Responsibilities:

• Chair the weekly Scouting Operations Meeting, ensuring actions, follow-ups and key decisions are recorded and progressed.
• Serve as the central point of contact for outgoing scouting requests from the First Team Recruitment Department.
• Maintain and regularly update the Scout Schedule Planner, covering relevant domestic and international fixtures.
• Allocate live and video scouting assignments through the internal scouting system, based on priority targets, competition coverage and departmental requirements.
• Use market intelligence to support the identification and prioritisation of realistic targets linked to the Club’s needs.
• Coordinate and prioritise scouting coverage for First Team-ready players and longer‑term Emerging Talent prospects, ensuring activity is aligned to Wrexham AFC’s recruitment needs.
• Review scout reports and performance metrics, escalating concerns or inconsistencies to the Head of Recruitment where appropriate.
• Ensure all target players are accurately assigned within internal systems and added to the appropriate scouting shortlists.
• Work closely with other coordinators and the Lead Video Analyst to maintain an aligned scouting schedule and encourage appropriate cross‑referencing of player observations.
• Complete weekly gap analysis to identify missed, incomplete or unreported player coverage, following up as required.
• Manage the internal scouting database, maintaining data quality, compliance and system efficiency.
• Communicate assignments in a timely manner, allowing sufficient lead time for preparation, follow‑up and fixture confirmation.
• Monitor and report on scouting coverage across both immediate First Team targets and longer‑term potential prospects.
• Support the design, preparation and ongoing improvement of scouting report templates and outputs.
• Regularly review internal and external databases to ensure key targets are effectively tracked and monitored.
• Provide administrative support across fixtures, assignments, coverage analysis and match attendance planning.
• Liaise with external clubs and organisations, both domestically and internationally, to coordinate ticketing and match access where required.
• Maintain compliance with EFL and FA regulations relating to scouting operations, governance and associated administrative processes.

About You

You'll have:

• Highly organised, flexible and adaptable, with the ability to manage changing priorities and meet demanding deadlines in a professional manner.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex information and present well‑substantiated recommendations to recruitment and management teams.
• Sound understanding of data insights and their role in supporting effective recruitment decision‑making and process development.
• A strong network of contacts within the designated geographical area, supporting insight‑led identification and market awareness.
• Curious, respectful and improvement‑focused, with the confidence to challenge existing strategies and processes constructively.
• Comprehensive football knowledge, including game models, playing styles and the technical, tactical, physical and psychological traits required to interpret scouting information effectively.
• Self‑motivated and disciplined, comfortable working independently or remotely while maintaining positive and consistent communication with colleagues.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Apple software, with the ability to adapt to emerging technologies and a commitment to continuous professional development.
• Byddai hyfedredd yn y Gymraeg yn fantais amlwg

Experience and Qualifications required:

• Undergraduate degree in a sport‑related discipline, or an equivalent combination of relevant qualifications and professional experience.

Club Values

• Rydyn Ni’n Gymuned Ddewr / We’re a Fearless Community.
• Rydyn Ni’n Sefyll Gyda’n Gilydd / We Stand Together.
• Rydyn Ni’n Deulu I’r Carn / We’re Teulu Through and Through.
• Meddwl Positif, Ysbryd Positif / Positive Mind. Positive Spirit.

Why Work for Us

If you are looking for an organisation committed to building a strong, inclusive, high performing workplace where every individual is valued, supported and empowered to grow with fantastic benefits which include:

• Health Cash Plan
• EAP
• Enhanced holidays and long service days
• Enhanced pension
• Death in service
• Enhanced sick leave
• Health and wellbeing time off
• Volunteering day
• Salary sacrifice benefits and retail discounts