South American Scout

Organisation

Aston Villa Football Club

Salary

Attractive Remuneration Package depending on experience

Location

Home-Based in South America, travel to matches and Bodymoor Heath Training Ground (where required)

Contract type

Fixed Term (Full time)

Closing date

11 October 2026

Job Description

The Department
Our Men’s 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 our Men’s First Team performance whilst supporting emerging talent operations to maintain a longer-term approach to squad building and succession planning making sure that Aston Villa can continue to compete at world class levels


The Role
An exciting new opportunity has arisen for an experienced scout to join our Men’s First Team Scouting Team. This role will be based in South America, helping to identify and recommend talent capable of contributing to success at the highest level of the game.

As a key member of our Men’s First Team Scouting Team, you will play a leading role in identifying, assessing and recommending talent across South and Central America, including key markets in South America as well as MLS and Liga MX. Combining live and video scouting, you will produce detailed player evaluations, maintain position-specific shortlists and contribute to evidence-based recruitment decisions for both First Team and Emerging Talent targets.

Working closely with recruitment, data and scouting team, you will support the Club's wider recruitment strategy through player identification, assessment and recommendation, presenting findings to senior stakeholders and contributing throughout the scouting process. You will also leverage your professional network to gather market intelligence, conduct character checks and build relationships with player representatives, while setting high standards through the quality of your analysis and scouting output.

You will be available to travel to live games across South America as well as be available to travel to Birmingham on a regular basis (approximately 3 times a year) in order to participate in department meetings.

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


The Person
We are looking for an experienced and highly motivated scouting professional with an exceptional understanding of the South American football landscape and a passion for identifying talent at the highest level of the game.

You must be based in South America or ready to relocate to the region as well as readily available to travel across the continent and be eligible to obtain the Right to Work in South America. Fluent in both English and Spanish (written and spoken), you will possess a proven track record in a senior scouting role, combining expert market knowledge with outstanding player assessment skills across both live and video environments.

You will be a self-starter who thrives working independently, confidently managing extensive travel across the region while building and maintaining a trusted network of contacts throughout the game. With excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail and a proactive approach, you will be capable of producing insightful, evidence-based recommendations that influence recruitment decisions across the Club and wider parent group


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, please upload your CV along with any supporting documentation you feel is relevant to your application
For further information, the Role Profile and to apply please go to www.avfc.co.uk/careers

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://avfc.wd502.myworkdayjobs.com/avfc_careers/job/Bodymoor-Heath-Training-Ground/South-American-Scout_JR00192

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