Salary:	Competitive
Location:	Working Remotely
Closing Date:	16 Nov 2021

Job Summary

Tottenham Hotspur is a world-famous football club based in North London. Off the pitch, the Club has a strong and successful business model centered around building a platform for long-term success.

The position will involve working irregular hours (e.g. evenings/Saturdays/Sundays/ Bank Holidays) so a flexible candidate is sought.

JOB PURPOSE

Reporting directly to the Chief Scout, in collaboration with the scouting, data and analysis departments. The role is to form a crucial part of the club’s recruitment strategy by targeting teams and players through video reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Primary focus will be identifying younger talents with help from the Analysis and Data departments to filter players.


• Complete video scouting projects on leagues and nations which are not regularly covered in a live capacity. Taking ownership of such projects to make sure key findings are communicated to key recruitment personnel.


• Assist both the First Team and Academy recruitment departments.


• Undertake due diligence on potential players and retain key information to be used when constructing player profiles.


• Maintain a good understanding of THFC players across age groups to recognise the level of talent required.


• Attend department and recruitment meetings when requested.


• Maintain a positive working relationship with key personnel within the recruitment department.


• Any ad hoc duties as requested by management.

Personal Attributes

• Thinks ahead and generates innovative ideas.


• Values and respects others.


• Ability to build relationships and willing to collaborate.


• Delivers to the highest standards and takes responsibility.


• Drive and enthusiasm to work in a competitive and demanding environment.


• A proactive approach to the role.


• A willingness to develop with a receptive nature to feedback.


• Highly organised and able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.


• Passion for the role and pride towards the work produced.


• A willingness to go above and beyond to produce work required.


• Accepting of new ideas and processes.

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience of working in a scouting capacity at a professional football club.


• FA Level 2 in Talent ID qualification or equivalent is desirable.


• Demonstrate a clear understanding of professional football, with the ability to identify key attributes in line with THFC’s philosophy.


• Knowledge of the GBE points criteria and post Brexit impact on youth recruitment.


• Strong work ethic and passion for scouting with the self-motivation to work independently and remotely.


• IT literate with the ability to learn quickly and adapt to a modern scouting framework.


• Ability to work to tight deadlines when requested.


• Confident interpersonal and communication skills.


• Knowledge of relevant software such as ISF Scout7, Hudl and Wyscout.


• Knowledge of computer productivity programmes such as Tableau, Excel, Numbers and Keynote.

For information on how to apply please consult the jobs page on our company website.

Please note, that due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to contact unsuccessful candidates individually. Candidates successful in securing an interview can expect to hear back within two weeks of the closing date.

Tottenham Hotspur Football Club welcomes applications from anyone regardless of age, disability, race, colour or ethnic and national origins, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.