First Team Video ScoutAFC Bournemouth

Application Deadline: 19 June 2026

Department: First Team - Recruitment

Location: AFC Bournemouth Performance Centre, Wimborne

 

Description To provide scouting coverage of designated regions and leagues through video observation, in order to provide AFC Bournemouth with potential future targets for recruitment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide efficient assessments of all players that are assigned to you by the Head of Recruitment Operations and Head of Scouting
• Be proactive and resourceful in looking for high potential players within your designated regions
• Support the observation of international youth tournaments and fixtures as assigned by the Head of Recruitment Operations or Head of Scouting
• Play a supporting role in providing live assessments of emerging talents in the Domestic region
• Complete and add reports to the club scouting platform in an efficient manner
• Compile video clips to highlight the Strengths, Areas for Development and Considerations for any player on a Shortlist recommendation and above from within your allocated regions
• Support the cross referencing of players of interest across regions outside of your own
• Ensure that relevant targets are identified and elevated efficiently, and up-to-date positional shortlists are maintained
• Undertake research and provide market insights that can contribute to final dossiers on targeted players
• Develop strong relationships with counterparts in regions outside of your own to allow efficient information sharing across the department
• Contribute positively within individual and group recruitment meetings
• Maintain and develop a network of contacts that can support the identification and recruitment of targeted players
• As a member of staff to ensure in all matters, you follow and actively promote the club’s mental health policies and practices to ensure an open, non-judgmental and inclusive environment for everyone engaged with the club.
• As a member of staff to ensure that you to adhere to the club’s safeguarding policies and procedures and are committed to our safeguarding values, creating a safe and positive environment for all those who interact with the club.
• Obligation to adhere to the club’s health and safety policy and procedures.
• Responsibility to comply with the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, and all related Company policies, taking reasonable care for their own safety and that of others, reporting hazards or incidents, following safe systems of work, and co-operating with all training and emergency procedures.
• As a member of staff to ensure in all matters you follow and actively promote the club’s equality policies and practices to ensure a welcoming, safe and inclusive environment for everyone engaged with the club.

The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time; or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands. Skills, Knowledge and Expertise Essential

• Expertise in identifying talent across different markets and levels through video observation
• Excellent knowledge of internal players and the level of the Premier League
• Be computer literate and proficient in the use of appropriate platforms and video software such as Wyscout, Scoutastic, Hudl and Sportscode
• Show an understanding of the transfer market and associated regulations

Desired

• Have held a Scouting & Recruitment role at an elite club, within the defined region
• Completed the FA Talent ID Level 3 or Above

Person Specification

• Demonstrates a drive and enthusiasm to uncover the best footballing talents before our competitors
• Has high level report writing skills and can clearly convey opinions and provide detailed player assessments
• Shows an upbeat and positive outlook to tasks and a willingness to go the extra mile
• Is a confident and effective communicator across all levels
• Is comfortable independently managing busy schedules and workloads
• Remains adaptable to work within a rapidly changing environment
• Represents AFC Bournemouth in a positive and professional light in all settings
• Has strong relationship building skills

Benefits

• Free onsite parking.
• Subsidised lunches and complimentary healthy snacks throughout the day.
• Discounts at the club Superstore.
• Access to Health Cash Plan with Simplyhealth.
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Contribution towards eye tests and glasses.
• Discounts and benefits from partners and local businesses.
• Club pension & Life Assurance Scheme.
• Paid parental leave (bank of five days per year).
• Club events or other social events throughout the year run by our club social team.
• Paid volunteer opportunities (2 days per year).
• Paid day’s leave on your birthday.