Summary of Role:

We currently have an opportunity for Recruitment Senior Scout to support the Local Recruitment Team. One Sector Lead to be based in Huddersfield & the other Based in South Yorkshire This is a great opportunity for driven individuals who relish a challenge and are driven to succeed in a fast and innovative environment.

The Part Time Senior Scout will support the identification and assessment of young players with

potential to join LUFC academy within foundation & Youth Phases, managing a team of scouts and potential management of an external training centre within that Sector.

This role is part time and includes weekend and evening work and the candidate must be flexible and adaptable to differing seasonal work patterns.

About The Company:

Leeds United Football Club is an English professional football club based in the city of Leeds, West Yorkshire and play at our fabulous stadium based on Elland Road, which has been the home of Leeds United since 1919 and remains one of English football's great theatres and is 'the only place for us' ever since with a capacity of 37,890.

Everyone at Leeds United is dedicated to working as one team and to be the best we can be. Come be part of our fabulous team as we March on Together.

Main Job Responsibilities:

• Provide key support to our Head of Local 7-14 Recruitment in the identification and assessment of young players aged 7 -14 in local football including grassroots, schools, private academies and tournaments throughout the year.

• To build an in depth database and knowledge of local players 7 -14 in the catchment areas assigned.

• To work with Recruitment Co-Ordinator in their regions to allocate games.

• To know Local Professional Clubs Pre-Academy Players within Sector.

• To manage a team of scouts assigning them to games on a weekly basis.

• To evidence all scouted games on a database on a weekly basis & send to Co-Ordinator

• To provide written performance reports from live games attended to support the decision making process .

• Develop an internal knowledge of current LUFC Academy players

• To contribute to any projects

• Attend any CPD/meetings as directed by the Head of Local Recruitment

• Promote a positive identity of LUFC to parents, local grassroots coaches and Clubs within your region.

Hours: 5 hours per week and includes weekends and evenings

Required Skills, Knowledge and Experience:

• Working knowledge and scouting experience in local grassroots football

• FA level 2 Talent Identification.

• Use of technology to support talent identification process

• Network & contacts within local and schools football

• Strong communication and relationship building skills.

   

What we look for in a team member:

• Strong interpersonal skills

• Reliable, punctual & honest

• Excellent communication skills

• Positivity and objectiveness

• Ability to use initiative and be creative

• Ability to prioritise and manage time effectively

• Confident and assertive

• Ambition, passion and willingness to learn

   

EQUALITY STATEMENT:

Leeds United is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age; disability; gender reassignment; marriage and civil partnership; pregnancy and maternity; race; religion or belief; sex; and sexual orientation

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT:

Leeds United is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and adults at risk and require all employees to share this commitment and promote the welfare of these groups.

Applicants will be asked about any previous convictions, cautions, reprimands, including those that are considered ‘spent’ as defined by the Rehabilitation Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amended 2013). Appointment to this role is subject to a satisfactory DBS Check (with children’s barred list check) and references.