Job Title: Sector 4 Lead Scout (South Yorkshire)

Hours: Ad Hoc, Casual Worker, Flexible Hours

Location: Thorp Arch, LS23 7BA

Closing: 16th March 2026

Job Overview

At Leeds United, we know that success on the pitch starts with strength behind the scenes.

This role will lead, manage, and coordinate all casual scouting activity within Sector 4, ensuring comprehensive coverage of grassroots football across the designated region.

The Sector 4 Scout Lead will be responsible for identifying high-potential players aligned with the academy’s recruitment strategy while maintaining high standards of reporting, communication, and safeguarding.

What are some responsibilities?

Scout Management & Coordination

• Manage and coordinate a network of scouts operating within Sector 4.

• Allocate fixtures to ensure effective coverage of grassroots matches, tournaments, and development centres.

• Develop strong relationships with grassroots clubs, leagues, schools, and tournament organisers within the sector.

• Monitor scout performance and maintain high reporting standards by providing regular feedback and guidance.

• Conduct regular check-ins with scouts to review activity, coverage, and player observations.

Fixture & Coverage Planning

• Develop and maintain a fixture coverage strategy to maximise visibility of priority age groups (e.g., U7–U14).

• Distribute fixture schedules and coverage plans to casual and part-time scouts within the sector.

• Ensure priority fixtures, tournaments, and emerging talent environments are consistently monitored and covered.

Talent Identification

• Identify players who meet the academy’s technical, tactical, physical, psychological, and social benchmarks.

• Attend key fixtures personally when required, including high-priority player matches, tournaments, and cup finals.

• Support the progression of identified players through the academy’s trial, assessment, and recruitment pathway.

Communication & Collaboration

• Act as the primary liaison between Sector 4 scouts and the central recruitment team.

• Deliver structured updates on emerging talent and local football activity.

• Promote professional conduct and compliance with academy and league standards.

Person Specification

Essential

Proven experience in grassroots or academy scouting

Strong knowledge of local grassroots football landscape within Sector 4

Excellent organisational and communication skills

Ability to manage and motivate a network of casual scouts

FA Safeguarding & First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)

Enhanced DBS clearance – must be obtained before starting.

Working knowledge and scouting experience in local grassroots football and talent Identification & player profiling

FA level 1 Talent Identification

Understanding and in-depth knowledge of football techniques and skills in shooting, manipulating, passing and controlling the ball

Knowledge of local football & geographical areas

Strategic planning, organising and co-ordinating skill

Safeguarding and DBS

Full Clean Driving License

Use of technology to support the talent identification process.

Why Should You Join Leeds United?

Whether you are on the pitch or behind the scenes here, we’re united by passion, pride, and a drive to always improve. You’ll be joining a supportive team where your voice is valued and your development matters.

If you’re looking to take the next step in your career and want to be part of a club that’s as committed to its people as it is to performance, we would love to see your application.