Job Description
We are seeking a committed Academy Scout (Cat 1–3) – U9–U12 to support the long-term vision of Ipswich Town Football Club by helping to identify and recruit the most talented young players across the East of England. This role includes regular weekend commitments (typically covering two fixtures per weekend), the potential for occasional evening fixtures, and an average weekly commitment of 4–6 hours.
The Academy Scout will contribute to the delivery of effective identification and scouting strategies across the Player Performance Pathway, in line with the Elite Player Performance Plan (EPPP). Working under the Head of Academy Recruitment, the role will focus on sourcing, evaluating, and recommending young players who align with the Club’s Player Profiles, ensuring a structured and high-quality approach to early-age talent identification.
If you are interested in applying for the role, please complete an online application form on our website detailing why you are the ideal candidate for this position. Please note CV's for this role will not be accepted.
Ipswich Town Football Club is the only professional football club in Suffolk. The Blues are currently members of League One, but our proud history includes becoming champions of England under Sir Alf Ramsey, as well as FA Cup and UEFA Cup winners under Sir Bobby Robson. Off the pitch, the Club prides itself on being an integral part of the local community both in the town of Ipswich and beyond.
Following the acquisition in April 2021 by Gamechanger 20 Ltd, the Club is enjoying major investment in all areas. The new management team is investing time, money, and resource into pushing Ipswich Town up the football pyramid.
Significant investment continues to be made in the infrastructure of the Club, with the most important part being the people. Ipswich Town is as committed to building an ambitious, hard-working, passionate, and energetic team off the pitch as well as on it. We are an inclusive organisation and feel every single member of staff can make a positive impact on the success of the Club.