England, GBFull TimeEntry-levelPosted 6d ago
Role: Academy Scouting Representative (South West)
Salary: Dependent on game quota for season
Hours: Part-time (evenings and weekends)
Location: South West
Contract Type: Fixed term until 31st May 2026
Deadline Day: 31st July 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. We are proud to have placed in the Sunday Times Best Place to Work 2026.
Play a key role in discovering future talent at the Albion!
Your core focus will be the identification, tracking, and recruitment of high-potential young players. You will attend fixtures on weekends and evenings, and be our eyes and ears on the ground in the South West region. You will keep up to date records of all games attended during the season and send through to the
point of contact at the Club.
To find out more about this role, click here to read the job description
Your scouting bio
To excel in this role, you should have an identifiable track record in football scouting and youth recruitment, backed by an understanding of the professional game, the Academy system, and Category 1 EPPP requirements. A pre-existing network of football contacts within the South West region is essential. You must hold FA Talent ID Level 1 Award.
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
⚪ Be Fan Focused
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 teamtalent@brightonandhovealbion.com
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.
Salary: Dependent on game quota for season
Hours: Part-time (evenings and weekends)
Location: South West
Contract Type: Fixed term until 31st May 2026
Deadline Day: 31st July 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. We are proud to have placed in the Sunday Times Best Place to Work 2026.
Play a key role in discovering future talent at the Albion!
Your core focus will be the identification, tracking, and recruitment of high-potential young players. You will attend fixtures on weekends and evenings, and be our eyes and ears on the ground in the South West region. You will keep up to date records of all games attended during the season and send through to the
point of contact at the Club.
To find out more about this role, click here to read the job description
Your scouting bio
To excel in this role, you should have an identifiable track record in football scouting and youth recruitment, backed by an understanding of the professional game, the Academy system, and Category 1 EPPP requirements. A pre-existing network of football contacts within the South West region is essential. You must hold FA Talent ID Level 1 Award.
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
⚪ Be Fan Focused
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 teamtalent@brightonandhovealbion.com
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.