Academy Talent Scout

Blackburn Rovers Football & Athletic Ltd

Organisation: Blackburn Rovers Football & Athletic Ltd
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Location: Blackburn
Contract type: Fixed Term (Part time)
Closing date: 6 February 2026
Job Description: Job title: Academy Talent Scout

Department: Academy Recruitment

Based at: UK. Flexibility regarding location is required.

Reports to: Head of Academy Recruitment

Hours of work: Casual – as and when required

Contractual status: Fixed Term

Job purpose: To undertake general scouting duties on behalf of the Academy Recruitment Department

Duties and responsibilities:

 To be committed to ensuring the safeguarding and welfare of all elite players, promoting their well-being whilst maintaining professional boundaries;

 To cover any u17-21 video games when allocated by senior staff;

 To assist in populating the Academy’s Regional Pre-Academy Development Centre’s with potential players as well as the Advanced Training Centre;

 To complete match and/or player reports and any other necessary information in relation to games covered via the Academy’s PMA system;

 To comply with the Scout’s code of conduct, ensuring compliance with the FA and EPPP rules and regulations;

 To formally introduce targeted players to Blackburn Rovers Football Club in line with the Academy Code of Conduct for Scouts;

 Ensure all relevant reporting documentation is completed correctly and on time before reaching the Head of Academy Recruitment and/or Recruitment Operations Manager;

 Develop and maintain key relationships within grassroots clubs, private coaching organisations, schools, districts, county and international associations;

 Help to develop and maintain the local, regional and national scouting network;

 To watch and report on Academy and grassroots games, school games, private coaching organisations, and international games as and when required;

 Contribute to the identification of potential talent in accordance with the Academy football philosophy;

 Recommend friendly fixtures for the Foundation Phase and Youth Development Phase age groups;

 To populate trialist fixtures when required;

 To attend Academy Recruitment and Talent Identification meetings, training and/or workshops as and when required;

 To liaise with the Senior Scouts, Head of Academy Recruitment and Recruitment Operations Manager to discuss findings as necessary; and

 To carry out any such other duties as the Head of Academy Recruitment & Recruitment Operations Manager may reasonably properly assign or delegate in connection with the business of the Club from time to time.

Skills required:

 To hold a detailed comprehensive network of contacts both within the Academy system and at grassroots level;

 I.T. Literate; and

 Good communication skills.

Knowledge required:

 To hold an in-depth knowledge of football activities within your designated area including academies and grassroots;

 Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and protocols; and

 To update knowledge of and be familiar with the standard of signed players at the Academy at regular intervals.

Qualifications required:

 FA Talent Identification Certificate; and

 FA Safeguarding Children Workshop.

DBS Check Required: Yes (enhanced)

The document is a guide only and should not be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive. It is intended as an outline indication of the areas of activity and will be amended in the light of changing needs of the organisation.
How to apply: Due to high-levels of interest, this post may close early so early application is advised, otherwise the closing date for this role is 12 noon on Frida 6th February 2026. To apply, please submit your application through the EFL I-Recruit platform. CV’s will not be accepted.