Pre-Academy Lead Recruitment Scout

The successful candidate will coordinate the Pre-Academy programme. The candidate will also assist in the development of the player recruitment strategy for the Academy within the framework of the Club's philosophy and strategy.,

• To ensure that any concerns you observe, or are raised with you in your role, are shared with the Safeguarding Team through appropriate channels


• To lead our pre academy recruitment operations reporting into the Head of Academy Recruitment


• To lead the identification, assessment of players in the Pre-Academy age groups in conjunction with Brentford Football Club Academy process and structure


• To coordinate and communicate with appointed Brentford Football Club scouts, ensuring that scouting processes and structures are adhered to


• To collaborate with the Academy Games Programme Coordinator to arrange and oversee a bespoke games programme for all Pre-Academy age groups


• Work as an integral member of the Scouting Department in identifying players for the Club who meet the criteria and potential to play for Brentford Football Club Academy.


• To be responsible for identifying and recruiting talented players to join our Pre-Academy programme.


• Work alongside the Lead Recruitment Scout FDP and manage Pre-Academy scouts, providing direction, guidance, and support to ensure effective scouting within our catchment area


• Liaise regularly with key personnel regarding recruitment, development and retention of Pre-Academy players


• Develop an extensive network of contacts within geographical areas to ensure the Club has a working knowledge of all talented players to support the identification of players for Brentford Football Club


• To maintain knowledge of the standards of players required to improve playing squads and maintain accurate and detailed reports of all matches attended to ensure players are targeted on specific databases


• Undertake continuous professional development (CPD) training and/or additional training as identified or required


• To undertake any academy recruitment duties as requested by the Head of Academy Recruitment.


General Club Accountabilities

• To ensure compliance with all relevant Club policies, including health and safety policies and with specific reference to the data regulations.


• To ensure compliance with all relevant legal, regulatory, ethical, and social requirements.


• To ensure compliance with the Club's Safeguarding Policy and processes.


• To ensure compliance with the Club's Code of Conduct.


• To promote equity, diversity and inclusion at the Club, in line with our EDI strategy


• To build and maintain good working relationships both internally and externally, maintaining a professional image at all times when representing Brentford FC


• To keep confidential any information gained regarding the Club and its personnel.


• To maintain a flexible approach to work at all times.


• Any other relevant tasks and duties as directed by your line manager


Key Internal Relationships

• Head of Academy Recruitment


• Academy Recruitment Coordinator


• Academy Lead Recruitment Scout (FDP)


• Academy Secretary


• Academy Director


• Head of Academy Football Development
  
  FA Talent ID Level 2 minimum (or equivalent outside of England)


• UEFA C Licence (or equivalent outside of England)


• Experience working in elite Football environment


• Considerable experience in the identification of young players and EPPP guidelines.


• Excellent knowledge of player potential and performance


• Knowledge of local catchment area


• Ability to work under pressure & meet deadlines.


• Ability to work unsociable hours as required involving work outside normal office hours, evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays


• A dynamic, hardworking and enthusiastic individual.


• Organised individual who can work to process and structure


• Proactive decision maker with excellent communication skills, to work alongside other departments.


• Able to always maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive information.


Person Specification - Desirable Characteristics

• Previous Experience of working in a Cat 1 / 2 Pre-Academy structure


• FA Talent ID level 3
  
  Brentford FC is a bit different to other Premier League football clubs. We put our fans first, we are a true community club and while we are financially sustainable, we are not afraid to take calculated risks. We take huge pride in our environment and culture within the Club which focuses on development, inclusion and not being afraid to think differently.


Being progressive, humble and respectful while sticking together as one team across the Club guides how we work and the decisions we make each day.

We also firmly believe that a diverse workforce is a better workforce which will help us develop ideas, solve problems and ultimately grow Brentford FC.

We play in a brand-new stadium, 15 minutes from Heathrow in vibrant west London.

We will never forget where we have come from, but we are excited about the future that lies ahead.

Come join us.

Inclusion Statement

Brentford FC is an organisation which values and is passionate about diversity and inclusivity. We welcome and encourage applications from qualified candidates, including those from underrepresented groups - such as those from ethnically diverse backgrounds, women, those from the LGBTQ+ community and those with disabilities. Should you require any workplace accommodations (also known as 'reasonable adjustments'), you will have the opportunity to let us know at appropriate points in the hiring process.