Department: Football Division – Men’s First Team Emerging Talents and Loans

Hours of Work: Full Time (with flexibility to work during evenings and weekends, including matchdays)

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: Attractive Remuneration Package depending on experience

Location: Bodymoor Heath Training Ground, Home-Based and travel to matches (where required)

Closing Date: Sunday 9 February 2025

Interview Date: Week Commencing Monday 17 February 2025 and Monday 24 February 2025

1. The Department

The First Team Scouting Department provide detailed information, analysis, and recommendations to key stakeholders regarding the recruitment of prospective Men’s First Team players. Our ultimate goal is to contribute to the continued success and growth of the Men’s First Team performance whilst supporting emerging talent operations to maintain a longer-term approach to squad building and succession planning.

In order to deliver our ambitious plans for nurturing, encouraging and developing such talent we have an exciting opportunity for an Emerging Talent Scout to join the First Team Emerging Talent and Loans department that situates as a conduit between the Boys Academy and Men’s First Team departments.

2. The Role

We are looking for an Emerging Talent Scout to join our Team. The role will be based at Bodymoor Heath Training Ground, and you will also be expected to work flexibly and travel to partner clubs and matches to watch scouting targets (including international travel) as and when required.

You will be responsible for liaising with the Head of Emerging Talent and Loans to identity, monitor and report on target teams and players utilising a combination of video and live scouting in line with the Club’s recruitment strategy.

You will play a vital role in compiling and collating reports, developing a strong understanding of current players at the Club when assessing new prospective signings and effectively using data to make holistic and evidence-based recommendations regarding target players.

Playing an integral part of our scouting network, you will actively participate in scout meetings to present rationale and informed conclusions on players that have been reported on within the Emerging Talent remit whilst updating the Head of Scouting Operations at all times.

For further information about the Role, please see the Role Profile.

3. The Person

We are seeking an organised, passionate and self-motivated professional to join our expanding team as the Club builds on its current success, it will be an opportunity to make a real difference whilst learning new skills on the job.

You will have previous experience of working within scouting or coaching capacity at a professional Football Club, preferably at a First Team Level. You must hold the FA Talent ID Level 2 qualification and need to be highly IT literate with a fast and efficient learning ability.

You will need a full UK Driving Licence with access to your own vehicle. This role will require working flexibly including evenings, weekends, matchdays and international travel as the role requires.

4. Why join us?

There has never been a better time to join us, we are celebrating our 150th anniversary, showcasing Aston Villa Football Club in all its glory to a global audience, and are determined to continue our growing success, both on and off the pitch. We currently offer a range of fantastic benefits* including:

• Offers on tickets for Men and Women’s matches (subject to match and ticketing arrangements)
• Pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free car parking
• Free staff breakfast and lunches
• Club Shop discount
• adidas discount
• Travel discount
• Death in service benefit
• Free Will writing
• Free mortgage and insurance broker consultations
• Free eye tests
• Mobile network discounts
• Gym discount

*Please note these are subject to change at any time

As part of your application, please ensure you upload your CV and Cover Letter.

Right to Close Vacancy Posting Early

The Club reserves the right to close any advertised vacancies earlier than the advertised closing date if sufficient applications have been received.

Equality Statement

Aston Villa Football Club celebrates the diversity of its Club and embrace equal opportunities for all.

We welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, race, disability, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, sex and religion or belief.

Safeguarding Statement 

Aston Villa Football Club is fully committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk across our Club. As such, we adhere to Safer Recruitment processes and for some roles a satisfactory enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure & Barring Service may be required prior to starting in a role at the Club. For more information, please see Aston Villa Football Club | The official club website | AVFC - Safeguarding