Academy Scouting Representative

Job Description

Academy Scouting Representative

• Positions: 2 – one based in London and one based in West Sussex
• Salary:
  Dependent on game quota for season
• Hours:
  
  Part‑time (evenings and weekends)
• Location:
  
  London or West Sussex
• Contract Type:
  Fixed term until 31st May 2027
• Deadline Day: 30th June 2026
• Application:
  Please indicate on your application form whether you are applying for the London or West Sussex position.

We compete at the highest levels of football on a global stage while embracing our Sussex community spirit. At the heart of everything we do is our commitment to high performance, professional excellence, and making a positive impact.

Help us discover the next generation of talent at Brighton & Hove Albion FC! Are you passionate about discovering the next generation of football stars? We’re looking for a dedicated and driven scout to join our national recruitment network and play a vital role in identifying top talent across the country. You will be required to scout a specific region (either London or West Sussex) and on occasions be required to attend the American Express Elite Football Performance Centre in Lancing.

This is a great flexible and part‑time opportunity watching matches in the evenings and weekends.

• Discover and identify emerging football talent across the country.
• Scout a specific region (London or West Sussex) and occasionally attend the American Express Elite Football Performance Centre in Lancing.
• Watch matches in the evenings and weekends and record observations.
• Use modern scouting databases and digital tools to track, assess, and report potential talent.
• Maintain a well‑established network within the football community.

• Experience in talent identification and youth football development.
• Deep understanding of rules and regulations that govern player recruitment.
• Proficiency in using scouting databases and digital tools.
• Strong communication and reporting skills.
• Ability to travel within the assigned region.

• Complimentary breakfast and lunch at both sites.
• 23 days holiday rising with length of service (pro rata for part‑time staff).
• Rewards platform with access to retailers, wellbeing centre, and more.
• Enhanced family policies.
• Access to a gym and padel court at our training ground.
• Priority access to match tickets and free WSL tickets for 2026/27 season.
• In‑house training programme and CPD opportunities.
• Exclusive discounts and benefits from partners and local businesses.

We take pride in being an equal opportunity workplace that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Our core values foster a strong ethical culture, enabling us to meet the needs of our diverse audience, both on and off the pitch. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage or civil partnership.

If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application, please contact teamtal

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults  expect all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment.

This position is UK‑based and requires proof of the right to live and work in the UK. All job offers are conditional upon background checks, including a full 3‑year reference history, DBS checks, and verification of your eligibility to work. We do not sponsor applicants without the right to work in the UK.