Academy Scout (Professional) - North West

We are seeking a passionate individual with experience in talent identification to observe and report on assigned academy fixtures. The ideal candidate will have a good understanding of academy football and be highly motivated to support the recruitment strategy by identifying high-potential young players.
Other key responsibilities as part of this role include:
Attend Academy Fixtures
Player Reports: Produce detailed and insightful reports on players observed at these academy fixtures
Player Identification: Understand the Everton academy player profiles and identify key traits in players that meet academy standards
Who we are looking for: Essentially, we are looking for someone who has an excellent track record in a similar role and a good understanding of scouting protocols and best practice., The Everton Family is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
As a requirement of our safer recruitment practices, this role will require a Basic DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check or evidence that you are subscribed to the DBS Update Service information of which can be found
This role is subject to both evidence and verification of relevant qualifications including to work in the UK which will be discussed with you if your application is successful.
Equity & Inclusion
Everton is committed to ensuring everyone is respected, celebrated, and empowered for who they are, regardless of their identity. We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds, and those from racially diverse communities. We are dedicated to supporting the physical and mental/emotional wellbeing of all our people. Should you have a disability or long-term health condition and require reasonable adjustments to be made to the application/interview/onboarding process, please let us know by contacting the Talent Acquisition Team via email -
To support our pledge to diversify our organisation and through our commitment to the FA's Football Leadership Diversity Code, Everton welcomes applications from people of all walks of life. As part of our commitment to Disability, Inclusion and Accessibility we are more than happy to make reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process should you require.

Experienced in Football: You have hands-on experience within first team, academy or grassroots football, as a player, coach or scout
Strong Communicator: You effectively engage with a range of stakeholders, from young players and their families to club officials and regional football associations
Organised & Proactive: You can manage multiple tasks, maintain attention to detail, and respond quickly to changing priorities
Passionate About Football: You are committed to football development and eager to help create pathways for young talent
Requirements:
Proven experience in a football or community development role
A valid driver's license and access to transportation, as the role involves travel within and possibly outside North Liverpool
Strong organisational and time-management skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

We are a football club with a desire to be the best and are always looking for talented people to join our Everton Family.
Everton is a workplace people crave to join, where extraordinary talented people belong, thrive and deliver the remarkable. Academy Scout (Professional) - North West, Who are we: Everton Football Club is one of world sport's most respected and revered names - a by-word for innovation and professionalism during the course of a glittering history that spans three centuries.
One of the 12 founder members of the Football League, Everton has played more games in English football's top flight than any other club.
While rightly proud of our rich past, and Goodison Park, our home of more than 130 years, we are now setting our sights on an exciting future at a state-of-the-art new stadium currently being constructed on the banks of the iconic River Mersey.
In doing so, we remain committed to developing and supporting teams across our men's, women's and Academy set-ups that inspire and compete at the highest level of the game.
Our values underpin how we behave, how we represent our club in our city and across the world of football, and how we look after one another and our community. They provide a framework for how we work and engage with partners, suppliers and, most importantly, our fans.
About the opportunity: For decades, our Club has been one of the most respected and renowned in football. Its vision to develop young players who are technically and tactically capable of playing for Everton's Men's First Team, or having a career in the professional game, remains as focused as ever.