Academy Goalkeeper ScoutIpswich Town

CASUAL ROLE

HOURS PER WEEK: PART TIME LOCATION: TRAINING GROUND

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We’re looking for an Academy Goalkeeper Scout to join our Category 1 Academy to identify and assess goalkeepers at PDP and YDP level, supporting the academy's recruitment strategy and the Head of Academy

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Attend fixtures to scout PDP and YDP goalkeepers, in line with the recruitment plan

Write clear, objective match reports on each goalkeeper observed, covering technical, tactical, physical and psychological attributes

Submit reports within agreed timeframes and keep them to a consistent standard.

Build and maintain a database of target goalkeepers

Travel to UK and European fixtures, often evenings and weekends.

Work with the Head of Academy Goalkeeping and Head of Recruitment on shortlists, priority targets and trial recommendations

Follow EPPP, safeguarding and data protection requirements, and keep all information confidential

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential Desirable

Strong knowledge of professional football and of Experience of scouting or the standards expected of recruitment systems (e.g. Knowledge and goalkeepers at academy and Wyscout, Hudl) Experience professional level. An existing network within the Previous experience of, or goalkeeping community involvement in, professional or academy football at PDP level.

Ability to write detailed, well-reasoned match reports Skills and Abilities Good computer and numeracy

skills

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential Desirable

FA Talent ID Level 2 • FA Youth Award UEFA B licence or GK B Education and licence or working towards Training To undertake Safeguarding Training To undertake Equality, Diversity & Inclusion training

Willingness and ability to travel throughout the UK and Europe

Other Full UK driving licence and own Requirements transport (if required) Flexibility to work unsociable hours

WHO ARE WE?

Already one of the most storied clubs in England, following the successes of Sir Alf Ramsey and Sir Bobby Robson in the 1960s, 70s and 80s, the club's takeover by Gamechanger 20 Ltd in 2021 began a journey which has taken Town from the third tier to the top-flight. Three promotions in four seasons, two of which were to the Premier League, delivered success at Portman Road for the first time in a generation, sparking a major growth curve for the club both on and off the pitch.

Significant investment has been made in all areas of the club in recent years, with upgrades to Portman Road making our home a venue fit for world class concerts, top-level boxing and other major events. The summer of 2026 saw the opening of the club's new state-of-the-art training complex at our Playford Road base, in what is a major step for the club in order to build a platform for sustained success.

The work of our vibrant Foundation underpins our commitment to Ipswich and Suffolk, with a full range of initiatives supporting our aim to build an empowered, inspired, and inclusive community.

The club is committed to building an inclusive, ambitious, hard-working, passionate and energetic team off the pitch as well as on it, with our people knowing they can make a real difference as we strive for further success.

IF THIS IS YOU:

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT

Ipswich Town Football Club is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and requires all employees to share this commitment and promote the welfare of these groups. Applicants will be asked about any previous convictions, cautions, reprimands, including those that are considered ‘spent’ as defined by the Rehabilitation Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amended 2013). Appointment to this role is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS Check (with children’s barred list check) and references.

EQUALITY STATEMENT

The successful candidate must ensure a positive commitment towards equality and diversity by treating others fairly and not committing any form of direct or indirect discrimination, victimisation or harassment of any description and to promote positive working relationships between all internal and external stakeholders.

Ipswich is well connected both

domestically and internationally. There is a traditional theme running through Suffolk. It is a region of seaside entertainment, fish and chips on the beach Heading west on the A12, London is 86 miles away, while northbound and lazy days in the county. on the A14 you can be in Cambridge within 60 minutes. Beautiful Constable countryside, fabulous coastline, remarkable wildlife and more. You can take a step back in time to explore Frequent trains from Ipswich to Suffolk’s fascinating history, and get right London go directly into Liverpool back up to date by visiting the modern, Street and take just over 60 bustling town of Ipswich. There are also minutes some great beaches in and around the area. Ipswich Station, Ipswich has a unique, diverse identity with Burrell Rd, high quality restaurants, harbourside cafes, Ipswich IP2 8AL arts and shopping opportunities, making it the ideal place to live.

Wider job opportunities for your family are readily available in and around Ipswich in a number of different industries.