Academy Scout: Heart Football Club

Academy Scout:
Heart of Midlothian Football Club

Reports to Head of Academy Recruitment

Location Glasgow, Scotland

Salary Competitive salary plus excellent employee benefits.

Hours Part-time, 5 hours per week. Includes evenings and weekends.

Closing Date 12 July 2026 - Close of play

Heart of Midlothian Football Club is a Scottish Premiership Football Club based in Edinburgh with Elite Academy Status. The Club is seeking to recruit an Academy Scout to work in Glasgow, Scotland. This is an exciting opportunity for candidates with previous scouting experience who are passionate about identifying talented young players.

The successful candidate will attend matches within their designated geographical area, and further afield when required, to identify players with the potential to develop into Heart of Midlothian FC players in line with academy requirements.

• Provide appropriate match coverage across the Glasgow area and identify players in line with recruitment priorities.
• Maintain a strong understanding of signed academy player profiles and group succession plans to inform recruitment priorities across assigned age groups.
• Upload reports to the online system by the weekly deadline.
• Support the provision of feedback to parents or guardians of players attending the Club on trial.
• Carry out any other scouting-related duties requested by the Head of Academy Recruitment or Academy Director.

• Knowledge of SFA scouting criteria and protocols.
• Previous scouting experience, ideally within an Elite Football Academy (desirable).
• Based in Glasgow, or able to travel reliably to Glasgow and other locations as required.
• Able to evidence the legal right to work in the UK.
• Full, valid UK driving licence.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.
  
  Strong work ethic and passion for football.
• Excellent timekeeping and ability to manage time effectively.
• High standards of professionalism and confidentiality.
• Confident IT user with basic computer skills.

• Be part of an Elite Academy environment committed to continuous improvement.
• Access to high-quality facilities.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• The Hearts Way curriculum, delivered from U8s to U19s.

If you are interested in this position and meet the criteria above, please send a covering letter and CV to

This role involves regular contact with children and is therefore subject to a Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) check through Disclosure Scotland as a condition of employment.

Due to the expected high volume of applications, the advert may close earlier than the stated closing date.

HEART OF MIDLOTHIAN FOOTBALL CLUB IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER AND IS FULLY COMMITTED TO SAFEGUARDING THE WELFARE OF VULNERABLE GROUPS.

HEART OF MIDLOTHIAN IS A LIVING WAGE ACCREDITED COMPANY.