Academy Scouting Representative (London)

Role: Academy Scouting Representative (London)
Salary: Dependent on game quota for season
Hours: Part-time (evenings and weekends)
Location: London
Contract Type: Fixed term until 31st May 2026
Deadline Day: 2nd June 2025

About Brighton & Hove Albion FC
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!
As a Scout for Brighton, you will be responsible for the identification and recruitment of players in the London area to supply our development centre program with the best potential talent. You will record information covering all dimensions of performance and potential, technical, physical, psychological and social. You will be set an amount of games to attend during the season and you will comply with all scouting protocols and keep up to date records of all games attended during the season.

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

To find out more about this role, click here to read the job description.

Do you have what it takes?
We are looking for someone who has an eye for talent and a strong network of connections. You will have a proven understanding and knowledge of the rules and regulations governing players and recruitment. You will understand the mechanics of youth football recruitment and be competent using scouting databases.

To be successful in this role you must hold FA Talent ID Level 1, and a valid FA Safeguarding Children certificate.

Our values are essential to our success
Our values serve as guiding principles for how we connect with one another, our fans, partners and sponsors. As a club, we embody these values in everything we do:

Treat People Well
⚪ Exceed Expectations
Aim High. Never Give Up
⚪ Act with Integrity
Make it Special

How we say thank you
In appreciation for your hard work and dedication, we are pleased to offer you a range of additional benefits, including but not limited to:


Complimentary breakfast and lunch at both sites
️23 days holiday rising with length of service (pro rata for part time staff)
⚡Rewards platform, which includes access to 900+ retailers, a wellbeing centre and more!
Enhanced family policies
️‍♀️Access to a gym and padel court at our training ground
Priority access to match tickets and access to free WSL tickets for 2024/25 season
In-house training programme and CPD opportunities
Exclusive discounts and benefits from our partners and local businesses

Our commitment to EDI
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 [email protected]

Safeguarding is part of everything we do
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. We 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. Please note, we do not sponsor applicants without the right to work in the UK.

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About Disability Confident

A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident .