Post Title
Academy Scout – Professional Development Phase (Part-time and fixed term to June 2026 in the first instance).
Department/Location
Huddersfield Town AFC Academy, the Canalside Training Centre.
Reports To
Head of Academy and B Team Recruitment.
Purpose of the Role
The post holder will be required to:
Identify talent for each age group (U16 – U21/B team), for the Huddersfield Town Academy.
Develop a player recruitment network within an allocated region.
Align with scouting and recruitment processes throughout the Club’s Academy.
Functional Links
Internal:
Academy Manager, Head of Academy and B Team Recruitment, Academy Strategic Advisor, Football Administration Manager (Academy Secretary), Coaching Staff, Scouting Staff, Staff and Managers throughout the organisation.
External:
Voluntary Scouts, Scouts / Player Recruitment staff from other clubs, Local football clubs, Regulatory bodies (e.g., FA, Premier League, EFL), Parents / Carers.
Role Specific Responsibilities
The post holder will:
Identify talented youth footballers who have the potential to play in the First Team at Huddersfield Town AFC.
Operate in line with the Club’s strategy on talent identification.
Ensure that players are identified, observed, monitored, tracked and reported on as per instructions and guidance from the Head of Academy and B Team Recruitment.
Implement the Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) scouting reports in line with Academy player profiles.
Continually monitor scouting reports and follow up on any players identified.
Attend Academy departmental meetings and in-service training for Scouts.
Oversee the development of strong relationships with the other clubs, scouts, and agents.
Develop strong links with other professional clubs as part of the Academy recruitment strategy to identify and recruit players.
Respond and follow up any recommendations or trial requests from external individuals.
Fulfil any other scouting duties as directed by the Head of Academy and B Team Recruitment, Academy Manager, or any other Senior Leader.
Undertake CPD in line with the Academy requirements.
Have a flexible and professional attitude and to be a genuine team player with a desire to seek solutions and success.
Other
The variable nature of this role requires the post holder to be willing to work unsociable hours, including evenings and weekends.
This job description is not intended to be exhaustive and the post holder will also be required to undertake any other duties as required by the Academy Manager, the Head of Academy and B Team Recruitment, and/or any other Senior Leader.
Behaviour/Conduct The post holder is required to:
Be proactive with workload and interventions.
Seek to continually develop their skills and knowledge.
Adopt an organised and structured approach to fulfilling the duties and responsibilities of the role.
Communicate appropriately at all levels.
Be flexible to fit the development and growth of the organisation.
Be trustworthy and adhere to the Club’s Code of Conduct and Ethics.
Adhere to protocol and respect confidentiality in all matters, also protecting any data relating to the area of work in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018 and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) 2018.
Consistently demonstrate high standards of behaviour and appearance and encourage the same from others.
Demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
Respect others and behave in an inclusive and non-discriminatory manner, taking account of all protected characteristics, as specified in the Equality Act 2010.
Huddersfield Town AFC Job Vacancy
Academy Scout – Professional Development Phase
(Midlands/Southern England)
Up to £4,200 per annum, based on a full-time equivalent salary of £24,500 per annum (depending on skills, qualifications, and experience).
Part-time (6 hours per week, which will mostly be weekends).
Fixed term to June 2026 in the first instance.
We are in the exciting position of expanding our Academy player recruitment team and we are looking for talented individuals to assist with live scouting processes, to ensure Huddersfield Town is at the forefront of player talent identification for our Professional Development Phase playing squad.
Reporting to the Head of Academy and B Team Recruitment, as an Academy Scout you will fulfil player scouting responsibilities by attending live football when required and making recommendations based on the Club’s playing requirements. The successful candidate will be required to work unsociable hours, including evenings and weekends, to fulfil the requirements of the role. This role will predominantly be based in the Midlands and Southern England.
We are looking for applicants who have a genuine passion for scouting who are able to deliver bespoke solutions within the context of Academy player recruitment, and who are committed to excelling in a modern footballing environment.
Candidates are encouraged to review the job description and person specification before applying, as these contain full details of the role and the specific skills, experience, qualifications, and attributes we are looking for. Previous experience of talent identification in a football context and with players age 16+ is essential, combined with excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage your own workload. Applicants must hold the FA Talent Identification Level 2 qualification as a minimum.
You would be joining a Club with a proud history with the opportunity to positively influence players’ progression to a First Team environment.
We expect our employees to be a positive ambassador for Huddersfield Town AFC, and to liaise with a wide range of stakeholders in a consistently polite and professional manner.
We receive a high volume of applications for our vacancies and as such, we encourage you to ensure that your application details how you feel you match our requirements. The volume of applications received prevents us from being able to provide feedback at short-listing stage.
To apply, please create an account in our online application portal and ensure you complete the associated questions in full.
Please also highlight any factors that you would like us to consider, for example, if you have a disability or health condition that may require us to make reasonable adjustments in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and other stakeholders to share this commitment.
Applicants must disclose all previous convictions including spent convictions in accordance with the associated legislation. The amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) provide that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’. This means that they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account.
Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.
Equality and Inclusion
Huddersfield Town AFC is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community – a place where everyone can be themselves and in which everyone feels valued, included, and supported to achieve their full potential. We offer a range of family-friendly and inclusive employment arrangements, and we have a zero-tolerance approach to any form of discrimination.
We are committed to the redress of any inequalities by taking positive action where appropriate.
We are a Disability Confident Leader and welcome applications from disabled candidates. We are also seeking to diversify our workforce, particularly by gender and ethnicity.
Further information about the Company and working with us is available from the Careers section of our website:
https://careers.htafc.com/
To apply, please complete the application form in our portal. If you need any assistance and/or would prefer to apply in an alternative format, please contact us by email to
jobs@htafc.com
Completed applications must be submitted by
9:00am on Thursday 2
nd
January 2025
.
Interviews are likely to take place in mid-January 2025.
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Academy Scout – Professional Development Phase (Part-time and fixed term to June 2026 in the first instance).
Department/Location
Huddersfield Town AFC Academy, the Canalside Training Centre.
Reports To
Head of Academy and B Team Recruitment.
Purpose of the Role
The post holder will be required to:
Identify talent for each age group (U16 – U21/B team), for the Huddersfield Town Academy.
Develop a player recruitment network within an allocated region.
Align with scouting and recruitment processes throughout the Club’s Academy.
Functional Links
Internal:
Academy Manager, Head of Academy and B Team Recruitment, Academy Strategic Advisor, Football Administration Manager (Academy Secretary), Coaching Staff, Scouting Staff, Staff and Managers throughout the organisation.
External:
Voluntary Scouts, Scouts / Player Recruitment staff from other clubs, Local football clubs, Regulatory bodies (e.g., FA, Premier League, EFL), Parents / Carers.
Role Specific Responsibilities
The post holder will:
Identify talented youth footballers who have the potential to play in the First Team at Huddersfield Town AFC.
Operate in line with the Club’s strategy on talent identification.
Ensure that players are identified, observed, monitored, tracked and reported on as per instructions and guidance from the Head of Academy and B Team Recruitment.
Implement the Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) scouting reports in line with Academy player profiles.
Continually monitor scouting reports and follow up on any players identified.
Attend Academy departmental meetings and in-service training for Scouts.
Oversee the development of strong relationships with the other clubs, scouts, and agents.
Develop strong links with other professional clubs as part of the Academy recruitment strategy to identify and recruit players.
Respond and follow up any recommendations or trial requests from external individuals.
Fulfil any other scouting duties as directed by the Head of Academy and B Team Recruitment, Academy Manager, or any other Senior Leader.
Undertake CPD in line with the Academy requirements.
Have a flexible and professional attitude and to be a genuine team player with a desire to seek solutions and success.
Other
The variable nature of this role requires the post holder to be willing to work unsociable hours, including evenings and weekends.
This job description is not intended to be exhaustive and the post holder will also be required to undertake any other duties as required by the Academy Manager, the Head of Academy and B Team Recruitment, and/or any other Senior Leader.
Behaviour/Conduct The post holder is required to:
Be proactive with workload and interventions.
Seek to continually develop their skills and knowledge.
Adopt an organised and structured approach to fulfilling the duties and responsibilities of the role.
Communicate appropriately at all levels.
Be flexible to fit the development and growth of the organisation.
Be trustworthy and adhere to the Club’s Code of Conduct and Ethics.
Adhere to protocol and respect confidentiality in all matters, also protecting any data relating to the area of work in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018 and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) 2018.
Consistently demonstrate high standards of behaviour and appearance and encourage the same from others.
Demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
Respect others and behave in an inclusive and non-discriminatory manner, taking account of all protected characteristics, as specified in the Equality Act 2010.
Huddersfield Town AFC Job Vacancy
Academy Scout – Professional Development Phase
(Midlands/Southern England)
Up to £4,200 per annum, based on a full-time equivalent salary of £24,500 per annum (depending on skills, qualifications, and experience).
Part-time (6 hours per week, which will mostly be weekends).
Fixed term to June 2026 in the first instance.
We are in the exciting position of expanding our Academy player recruitment team and we are looking for talented individuals to assist with live scouting processes, to ensure Huddersfield Town is at the forefront of player talent identification for our Professional Development Phase playing squad.
Reporting to the Head of Academy and B Team Recruitment, as an Academy Scout you will fulfil player scouting responsibilities by attending live football when required and making recommendations based on the Club’s playing requirements. The successful candidate will be required to work unsociable hours, including evenings and weekends, to fulfil the requirements of the role. This role will predominantly be based in the Midlands and Southern England.
We are looking for applicants who have a genuine passion for scouting who are able to deliver bespoke solutions within the context of Academy player recruitment, and who are committed to excelling in a modern footballing environment.
Candidates are encouraged to review the job description and person specification before applying, as these contain full details of the role and the specific skills, experience, qualifications, and attributes we are looking for. Previous experience of talent identification in a football context and with players age 16+ is essential, combined with excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage your own workload. Applicants must hold the FA Talent Identification Level 2 qualification as a minimum.
You would be joining a Club with a proud history with the opportunity to positively influence players’ progression to a First Team environment.
We expect our employees to be a positive ambassador for Huddersfield Town AFC, and to liaise with a wide range of stakeholders in a consistently polite and professional manner.
We receive a high volume of applications for our vacancies and as such, we encourage you to ensure that your application details how you feel you match our requirements. The volume of applications received prevents us from being able to provide feedback at short-listing stage.
To apply, please create an account in our online application portal and ensure you complete the associated questions in full.
Please also highlight any factors that you would like us to consider, for example, if you have a disability or health condition that may require us to make reasonable adjustments in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and other stakeholders to share this commitment.
Applicants must disclose all previous convictions including spent convictions in accordance with the associated legislation. The amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) provide that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’. This means that they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account.
Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.
Equality and Inclusion
Huddersfield Town AFC is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community – a place where everyone can be themselves and in which everyone feels valued, included, and supported to achieve their full potential. We offer a range of family-friendly and inclusive employment arrangements, and we have a zero-tolerance approach to any form of discrimination.
We are committed to the redress of any inequalities by taking positive action where appropriate.
We are a Disability Confident Leader and welcome applications from disabled candidates. We are also seeking to diversify our workforce, particularly by gender and ethnicity.
Further information about the Company and working with us is available from the Careers section of our website:
https://careers.htafc.com/
To apply, please complete the application form in our portal. If you need any assistance and/or would prefer to apply in an alternative format, please contact us by email to
jobs@htafc.com
Completed applications must be submitted by
9:00am on Thursday 2
nd
January 2025
.
Interviews are likely to take place in mid-January 2025.
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