JOB TITLE: National Goalkeeper Scout

CONTRACT: Full-Time, Permanent Role.

The Opportunity

Generate actionable goalkeeping insights to inform the recruitment of 13 years old to U21 players with the potential to eventually play for the Chelsea Football Club first team.

Key Responsibilities;

• Scout nationally and across regions as directed by GK Scouting Manager & regional co-ordinators.


• Attend junior, youth & senior games as and when required.


• To be aware of ALL the best goalkeepers (and potentially best goalkeepers) in the 13-21 age group locally/nationwide and constantly review, develop and improve knowledge of goalkeepers.


• Regular communications with local/regional coordinators and area/assistant area scouts (Teams, Zoom conference calls & face to face meetings) and attend meetings as required.


• Maintain a thorough understanding of the football culture and infrastructure across the scouting regions.


• Develop and maintain a strong network of contacts within clubs, including Sports Directors, Academy Managers, Coaches, Agents, and other key stakeholders.


• Coordinate tournament coverage across regions and maintain a calendar of upcoming events. Liaise with other regional co-ordinators, line manager and analysts.


• Attend/watch national and international matches and tournaments as directed by GK Scouting Manager.


• Assist in the collection of background information on goalkeeping targets in the UK from a variety of sources (including social media).


• Maintain up to date knowledge on the in-house goalkeepers at Chelsea FC across all age groups, developing strong connections with both the Head of Goalkeeping Global and Assistant Head of Goalkeeping as well as age phase goalkeeper coaches.


• Assist/Lead in the delivery of goalkeeping scouting updates at regular goalkeeping meetings.


• Complete video scout assignments on a weekly basis as directed by GK Scouting Manager (National & International).


• Work on any other scouting project as required by Chelsea FC.


• Adhere to Local league, schools, local FA, Premier League rules and FA rules and regulations to ensure CFC & Academy policies and procedures are carried out.


• Update all scouting reports onto Chelsea FC databases within 48 hours of attending a ‘live’ game.

What you will bring to the role

• Knowledge of the scouting process


• Good knowledge of goalkeeping


• To understand the profile of goalkeeper we are looking to recruit in respective age brackets


• To be enthusiastic about recruiting the best goalkeepers


• Highly computer literate in office suite and ability to use in-house systems?


• Valid passport and driving license


• Competent report writing

What we can offer you

• 25 days annual leave


• Pension Contribution (Perm & FT Employees 5%)


• Private Health Insurance through Vitality


• Life Assurance (4 x base salary)