Scotland Consultant

Overview

The Role of Scotland Consultant (Part-Time) – Scotland Consultant is responsible for identifying and recommending players for the Club’s First Team, B Team and U18s from Scottish Professional Football, with a focus on the Scottish Youth market (U15–U19).

• To contribute to the identification, assessment and shortlisting of suitable player targets for the Club from First Team and Professional Youth Football in Scotland
• To attend live fixtures at Senior, U19, U17 and U15 levels within targeted area
• To collaborate and work closely with the Lead Technical Scout, Head of UK Recruitment, Lead Emerging Talent Scout and Head of Academy Recruitment regarding targeted assessments of suitable player profiles identified through data/resource in targeted area
• To provide monthly position specific player recommendations focusing on appropriate players for the Club’s First Team and B Team from designated area
• To work effectively within the defined Scouting Department processes to ensure serious players of interest are identified and progressed, faster and more effectively than our competitors
• To assist in the coverage of live viewings of selected UK National Teams’ fixtures from U15 to senior squads
• To work closely with the Lead Technical Scout, Head of UK Recruitment, Lead Emerging Talent Scout and Head of Academy Recruitment to ensure comprehensive due diligence on all players of interest
• To assist the Lead Technical Scout, Head of UK Recruitment, Lead Emerging Talent Scout and Head of Academy Recruitment on any additional responsibilities relevant to your role and area covered
• To ensure that any concerns you observe, or are raised with you in your role, are shared with the Safeguarding Team through appropriate channels

• To ensure compliance with all relevant Club policies, including health and safety policies and with specific reference to the data regulations.
• To ensure compliance with all relevant legal, regulatory, ethical, and social requirements.
• To ensure compliance with the Club’s Safeguarding Policy and processes.
• To ensure compliance with the Club’s Code of Conduct.
• To promote equity, diversity and inclusion at the Club, in line with our EDI strategy
• To build and maintain good working relationships both internally and externally, maintaining a professional image at all times when representing Brentford FC
• To keep confidential any information gained regarding the Club and its personnel.
• To maintain a flexible approach to work at all times.
• Any other relevant tasks and duties as directed by your line manager

• Technical Director
• Head of Scouting
• Chief Scout
• Head of UK Recruitment
• Lead Technical Scout, UK
• Lead Emerging Talent Scout
• Head of Academy Recruitment
• Lead Scouts of other areas
• Existing high-level knowledge and/or experience of Scottish Premiership and Professional Youth Football in Scotland
• A strong and established network of contacts working within Scottish senior and youth football
• Ability to attend live games and pick out the best, most suitable players for a football club’s positional criteria
• Ability to articulate player assessments effectively through verbal and written communication
• Ability to work effectively within clearly defined processes
• Considerable experience in the identification of young players
• Able to maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive information
• Proven knowledge of player potential and performance
• Experience working in elite football environment
• Minimum 2 years’ experience and/or knowledge of working within a professional football club scouting department
• Qualification - FA Level 1 Talent  (or equivalent outside of England)

Closing date for applications:
Friday 25 July 2025