Sheffield United Football Club are looking for 5 new scouts to join the team. The successful candidates should have a strong understanding of talent within their locality and an enthusiasm for scouting such potential talent. The following opportunities are available:

• 2 x Zone 3 (Chesterfield, Mansfield, Nottingham)Scout Post ref: AC122024-AS3


• 3 x Zone 4 (Leeds, Bradford, Huddersfield)Scout Post ref: AC122024-AS4

Please ensure that you confirm which opportunity you are applying for within the application form by including the relevant post reference number.

Role Responsibilities:

• To identify players over the course of the season within the designated age groups for academy selection.


• Develop contacts outside SUFC with goals of connecting more players to the club within Sheffield and surrounding areas.


• To provide written documentation on potential players for the Academy Recruitment team.


• To provide match reports on all games attended.


• Serve as a Club ambassador within the academy system and other respective divisions.


• Liaise with the Emerging Talent Centre Coaches and the Zone Coordinator regarding the identification of talented players.


• To be aware of equality and diversity principles within the recruitment and selection of players.


• Attend CPD events put on by the Academy Recruitment Department.


• Attend Scouts meetings put on by Zone Coordinators and the Academy Recruitment Department.


• Attend the Emerging Talent Centre or Academy games once every 3 months.


• Any other reasonable requests as directed by management.


• Club Wide Responsibilities:


• To adhere to all Sheffield United Football Club's Safeguarding Policies and Procedures to foster an environment which protects from harm those defined as children and adults at risk.


• To report any concerns of a Safeguarding nature to the relevant parties and remain fully compliant with any applicable Safeguarding checks and due diligence and recognise your responsibility to the Club's Safeguarding agenda.


• To report any concerns of discrimination to the relevant parties and promote a welcoming and inclusive club environment for all.


• To adhere to the Club's Equality, Diversity and Inclusion policies, supporting the Club to create an environment which is inclusive and all-encompassing.

The following criteria are essential for the role:

• FA Talent ID Level 1 Certificate


• FA Safeguarding Children Certificate


• Enhanced DBS check


• Full Driving Licens


• Prior experience working with Club coaches, scouts, and officials.


• Understanding of Academy football.


• Knowledge of the locality you are working in.

The following criteria are desirable for the role:

• FA Talent ID Level 2 Certificate.


• Contacts within grassroots Clubs and private academies within the area you work.


• Understanding of the policies and procedures used in Academy Recruitment.