First Team Scout (Women’s)

Organisation: Aston Villa Football Club
Salary: Attractive Remuneration Package depending on experience
Location: Bodymoor Heath Training Ground, Home-Based and travel to matches (where required)
Contract type: Fixed Term (Full time)
Closing date: 19 April 2026
Job Description: 1. The Department

Our Women’s First Team compete in the Barclays Women's Super League, the highest league in the country for professional women's football.
We are proud of the growth we’ve achieved as a team, finishing 6th in the 2024/2025 season. As we continue our journey and build for the future, we are focusing our efforts on having the right resources in place to support our ambitious vision:  nurturing, encouraging, and developing talent – and establishing ourselves as a leading force in women’s football.

2. The Role

We are looking for a Scout to join our team. The role will predominately be home-based due to the nature of the position, but you will also be required to travel to matches both nationally and internationally frequently and attending Bodymoor Heath Training Ground for meetings as and when required.

You will be responsible for liaising with the Head of Recruitment and Insight to identify, review, report on and monitor target teams and players utilising a combination of video and live viewing 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. You will actively participate in recruitment meetings and present rational and informed conclusions on players that have been reported on.

3. The Person

We are seeking a proactive and passionate professional to join the team who will play their part in building on our success. You will act as an ambassador for AVWFC, demonstrating integrity, discretion, respect and professionalism.

You must hold the FA Talent ID (Level 2 or above) and you will need to be IT literate and have previous experience of working in a scouting capacity at a professional football Club (ideally women’s first team) as well as experience using scouting systems such as Wyscout to view videos, make observations and create extended video playlists.

As the role is predominately based at home, you must have strong organisational skills, discipline and the ability to prioritise tasks based on the relevant context provided whilst following your schedule independently.

You must have strong verbal and written communication skills which are clear, concise and accurate and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

You must hold a full, UK driving licence with access to your own vehicle. You must be available and willing to work flexibly and travel as required.

4. Why join us?

There has never been a better time to join Aston Villa Football Club. Our drive to succeed is visible on the global stage, we are building a family ethos and culture to be proud of, and realising our ambitious plans for the expansion and improvement of our world-class facilities. If you are already excited by this challenge and want to play your part in our historic Club, then you'll be pleased to hear about our amazing staff benefits you'll receive whilst working for us! See our Staff Benefits booklet to find out more.

As part of your application, you will be asked to:

1. Upload your CV

2. Answer the following question:

a) Please outline your key skills, qualities and experience which make you the ideal candidate for this role (400 words maximum)

For further information, the Role Profile and to apply please go to careers.avfc.co.uk/jobs

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
How to apply: https://careers.avfc.co.uk/jobs