Weekend Youth Academy Scout – Football Talent ID

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 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.