Post Reference Number: AC102020-NSP
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 8 hours per week
Location: Various
Line Manager: Head of Academy Recruitment
Salary: £5,000.00 per annum

An exciting opportunity has arisen within our Academy Recruitment Department for a National Scout working across the North West Localities. The National Scout will be responsible for the identification and recruitment of talent for Sheffield United Football Academy and will liaise on behalf of SUFC, following strategic observation of talent outside of the academy recruitment footprint. The National Scout will be designated a cohort of football clubs across different levels of organised football that sit within their locality. The overarching aim would be to procure players between the ages of U16 and U19 years.

Role Responbsibilities:

To scout personally and play a full role in identifying and recruiting players who meet the criteria and have the potential to represent Sheffield United Football Academy.
To produce a database of players from within the designated area that documents targets observed across Cat 1, Cat 3, Non-League, Schools, district and grassroots football.
To be aware of and comply with the standard operating procedures implemented by the recruitment department at Sheffield United Academy.
To build an extensive network of contacts throughout the game therefore ensuring effective signposting and tracking of potential target players.
To be competent on the internal scouting software platform ensuring that a live record of games observed, and players recommended is tracked, monitored and reported on thereafter.
To ensure that all player reports cover all dimensions of performance and potential, technical, physical, psychological and social.
To ensure that the Head of Recruitment is aware of all planned fixtures so that permissions can be gained, and protocols adhered to.
To contribute towards a quarterly report that the Head of Recruitment compiles providing evidence on progress, success and issue.
Actively participate in regular scout meetings (held every 6 weeks) and clearly articulate rationale and informed conclusions on players.
Create a network of club, scouting and intermediary contacts to support the scouting process and to allow the opportunity to gain intelligence quickly
Develop an understanding of the players already at the club, as well as an excellent knowledge of the teams playing styles at Academy and First Team level.

The following criteria are essential for the role:

The FA Talent ID Level 2 qualification
The FA Safeguarding Certificate
The postholder will be required to complete an enhanced criminal record check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
Experience of working in a recruitment capacity in a professional football club
Sound knowledge of youth development rules and regulations with regards to scouting young players
Reliable with excellent personal and communication skills
A willingness to work unsociable hours, evenings and weekends
Full driving Licence

Desirable Criteria:

Evidence of technical and tactical understanding of Football from coaching qualifications, previous employment or playing experience
The FA Talent ID Level 3 qualification

Application Process

Please click below to download and save the application form before inputting information. If you require a paper copy please contact the HR department hr@sufc.co.uk or call 0114 253 7200.

Completed application forms must be submitted via email to hr@sufc.co.uk stating the vacancy title in the subject or posted to HR, Sheffield United Football Club, Bramall Lane, Sheffield, S2 4SU.

Closing date for applications is Friday 13th November.
Please note that in the instance of high volumes of applications we may close this vacancy earlier than the closing date noted above.

Vacancies: National Scouts (U16-U19)