Academy London Recruitment Manager (Scouting)
Job Description
Role: Academy London Recruitment Manager
Hours : Full time, to include evenings and weekends
Location: London area with occasional travel to the American Express Elite Football Performance Centre, Lancing
Contract Type: Permanent
Deadline Day: 16 th April 2026
Start date : To start from 1 st July 2026 (pending completion of safer recruitment checks)
Interview dates: Online interview w/c 20th April 2026, followed by an in-person interview w/c 27th April 2026 and w/c 4th May 2026.
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.
Scouting out footballing stars across London
In this role you will be responsible for identifying and monitoring player talent within the London region, focusing on Academy and Grassroots players in the U14-U16 age groups. Throughout the season, you will attend fixtures regularly, during weekends and evenings, to ensure thorough regional coverage. Accurate, detailed, and timely records of all matches attended will be maintained, with reports shared via the Academy scouting database. Using the Club’s approved match and player reporting formats, you will produce high-quality player reports to support our recruitment objectives.
We’re seeking a highly perceptive individual with a sharp eye for emerging talent and a well-established network within the football community. You’ll bring a deep understanding of the rules and regulations that govern player recruitment, along with proven expertise in the structure and strategy of youth football development.
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