JOB TITLE: Talent ID Scout - Women’s Academy 

LOCATION: Cobham Training ground – Plus travel to and from fixtures                            

CONTRACT: Part Time – 10 hours per week (Across Weekdays and Weekends)

Closing date: 22nd October

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. In the event that we receive a large number of applications, the position may be filled before the listed closing date. To avoid missing out, please submit your application at your earliest convenience.

The Opportunity:

Responsible for the identification of youth players for Chelsea FC Women’s Academy (U9 – U18). This role plays a vital part in ensuring the academy consistently attracts and retains high-potential players who align with clubs values, playing philosophy, player profile and long-term development goals.

Key Responsibilities include:

•      Build a professional, diverse scouting network across local, regional, and national levels.
•      Attend matches, tournaments, and events to identify potential Academy players across various age groups.
•      Develop strong relationships with grassroots clubs, schools, national team representatives, and other key stakeholders in the womens game.
•      Maintain a structured scouting database with regular updates and detailed player profiles.
•      Attend talent ID events, trials, open sessions and scouting opportunities.
•      Ensure all recruitment activity complies with club policies, safeguarding standards, and national governing body regulations.
•      Work closely with age group coaches, Coaching Lead and Head of Womens Academy, to align recruitment with squad needs and development plans.
•      Provide regular updates and reports to Recruitment Lead in line with club policies.
•      Represent the club at relevant meetings, events and talent ID forums.
•      Performs any other duties as required for the Senior Team & Academy.  

What you will bring to the role;

•      Proven experience in player recruitment / scouting
•      Strong knowledge of female player development pathways and the talent landscape across youth football
•      Valid Driving Licence
•      Talent ID Level 1 – (Essential)
•      Talent ID Level 2 – Advanced Principles (Desirable)
•      FA Safeguarding Qualification
•      FA First Aid Qualification
•      Extensive Knowledge of local grassroots football and geographic regions, including culture, legislation and football markets (Desirable)

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)

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At Chelsea we recognise that the diversity of our people is one of our greatest strengths and we are taking positive action to ensure our existing colleagues and job applicants can fully be themselves and bring their own unique experiences and perspectives to Chelsea FC. This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.   

If you need reasonable adjustments made to the recruitment process, please reach out to your recruiter, who will be able to advise and support you.

Chelsea FC is fully committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all children, young people and adults at risk (vulnerable groups). We therefore require all successful applicants to complete a DBS Check prior to starting employment. Depending on the role, successful applicants may also be required to undergo other child protection screening where appropriate.

This Job Description is not intended to be exhaustive; the duties and responsibilities may therefore vary over time according to the changing needs of the Club