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Academy Scout U7 - U16 (Leeds and Bradford Areas)

Huddersfield Town AFC
Organisation
Huddersfield Town AFC
Salary
£4,200
Location
Canalside Training Centre - Huddersfield
Contract type
Closing date
13 August 2025
Interview date
24 August 2025
Job Description
Job Description

Post Title
Academy Scout U7-U16: Leeds and Bradford areas.
(Part-time – 4-6 hours per week - and fixed term to June 2026 in the first instance).

Department/Location
Huddersfield Town AFC Academy, the Canalside Training Centre.

Reports To
Head of Academy and B Team Recruitment.

Purpose of the Role

The post holder will be required to:

• Identify talent for each age group - U9–U16 and U7/U8 Pre-Academy, for the Huddersfield Town Academy.

• Develop a local academy recruitment network within an allocated region.

• Align with scouting and recruitment processes throughout the Academy.

Functional Links

Internal: Academy Director.
Head of Academy and B Team Recruitment.
Football Administration Manager (Academy Secretary).
Coaching Staff.
Scouting Staff.
Staff and Managers throughout the organisation.

External: Voluntary Scouts.
Scouts / Player Recruitment staff from other clubs.
Local football clubs.
Regulatory bodies (e.g., FA, Premier League, EFL).
Parents / Carers.

Role Specific Responsibilities

The post holder will:

• Identify talented youth footballers who have the potential to play in the First Team at Huddersfield Town AFC.

• Operate in line with the Club’s strategy on talent identification.

• Assist with developing and coordinating the activity of Academy Voluntary Scouts to ensure there is a clear and consistent process for recruiting players.

• Recruit players for the Academy throughout the designated regional area(s), in line with the Elite Player Performance Plan (EPPP) rules.
• Observe players, and help to coordinate as required, in accordance with the weekly local scouting schedule, and in line with the Academy recruitment strategy and protocols.

• Ensure that players are identified, observed, monitored, tracked and reported on as per instructions and guidance from the Head of Academy and B Team Recruitment.

• Implement the Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) scouting reports in line with Academy player profiles.

• Continually monitor scouting reports and follow up on any players identified.

• Attend Academy departmental meetings and in-service training for Scouts.

• Oversee the development of strong relationships with local football clubs, schools, and community groups to identify players.

• Develop strong links with other professional clubs as part of the Academy recruitment strategy to identify and recruit players.

• Respond and follow up any recommendations or trial requests from external individuals.

• Fulfil any other scouting duties as directed by the Head of Academy and B Team Recruitment, Academy Director, or any other Senior Leader.

• Undertake CPD in line with the Academy requirements.

• Have a flexible and professional attitude and to be a genuine team player with a desire to seek solutions and success.

Other

• The variable nature of this role requires the post holder to be willing to work unsociable hours, including evenings and weekends.

This job description is not intended to be exhaustive and the post holder will also be required to undertake any other duties as required by the Academy Director, the Head of Academy and B Team Recruitment, and/or any other Senior Leader.

Behaviour/Conduct

The post holder is required to:

• Be proactive with workload and interventions.

• Seek to continually develop their skills and knowledge.

• Adopt an organised and structured approach to fulfilling the duties and responsibilities of the role.

• Communicate appropriately at all levels.

• Be flexible to fit the development and growth of the organisation.

• Be flexible in hours of work.
• Be trustworthy and adhere to the Club’s Code of Conduct and Ethics.

• Adhere to protocol and respect confidentiality in all matters, also protecting any data relating to the area of work in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018 and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) 2018.

• Consistently demonstrate high standards of behaviour and appearance and encourage the same from others.

• Demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

• Respect others and behave in an inclusive and non-discriminatory manner, taking account of all protected characteristics, as specified in the Equality Act 2010.

Additional Information

CSR and Sustainability:

All employees are required to understand and support the Company's commitment to corporate social responsibility and sustainability initiatives, and to incorporate sustainable practices into daily work activities, as far as reasonably practicable, including responsible resource use, waste reduction, and energy conservation.

The post holder must also consider environmental and social impacts when making business decisions within their scope of responsibility and participate in sustainability training and awareness programmes as required, also representing the Company’s values and commitment to responsible business practices when engaging with external stakeholders.

Safeguarding:

Huddersfield Town Association Football Club (HTAFC) Ltd. is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We anticipate that the Academy Scout will be involved in supervising and working with children, young people and/or vulnerable adults; therefore, the post holder will require an Enhanced Criminal Records Check (CRC) through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and clearance for work in football by the FA.

Applicants must disclose all previous convictions including spent convictions in accordance with the associated legislation; this can be done via a private letter/disclosure to the Head of Human Resources and EDI. The amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) provide that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’. This means that they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot consider them.

Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.

The post holder will also be required to undergo Safeguarding Training, to be agreed with the Senior Safeguarding Manager.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion:

Huddersfield Town AFC is a diverse environment in which we respect all characteristics under the Equality Act 2010; we want everyone to feel valued and included within the Club and to be able to achieve their full potential.

We have a zero-tolerance approach to any form of discrimination, and we are committed to the redress of any inequalities by taking positive action where appropriate. All employees are required to support and uphold this zero-tolerance approach and contribute to our ‘Terriers Together’ Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Strategy.
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Huddersfield Town AFC Job Vacancy
Academy Scout U7 – U16
(Leeds and Bradford Areas)

Up to £4,200 per annum, based on a full-time equivalent salary of £24,500 per annum (depending on skills, qualifications, and experience).

Part-time (4-6 hours per week, which will mostly be weekends).

Fixed term to June 2026 in the first instance.

We are in the exciting position of expanding our Academy player recruitment team and we are looking for a talented individual to assist with live scouting processes, to ensure Huddersfield Town is at the forefront of player talent identification for our Foundation Phase and Youth Development Phase playing squads.

Reporting to the Head of Academy and B Team Recruitment, as an Academy Scout you will fulfil player scouting responsibilities by attending live football when required and making recommendations based on the Club’s playing requirements. The successful candidate will be required to work unsociable hours, including evenings and weekends, to fulfil the requirements of the role. This role will predominantly be based in Leeds, Bradford, and surrounding areas.

We are looking for applicants who have a genuine passion for scouting who are able to deliver bespoke solutions within the context of Academy player recruitment, and who are committed to excelling in a modern footballing environment.

Candidates are encouraged to review the job description and person specification before applying, as these contain full details of the role and the specific skills, experience, qualifications, and attributes we are looking for. Previous experience of talent identification in a football context is essential, combined with excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage your own workload. Applicants must hold the FA Talent Identification Level 1 qualification as a minimum.

You would be joining a Club with a proud history with the opportunity to positively influence players’ progression to a First Team environment.

We expect our employees to be a positive ambassador for Huddersfield Town AFC, and to liaise with a wide range of stakeholders in a consistently polite and professional manner.

We receive a high volume of applications for our vacancies and as such, we encourage you to ensure that your application details how you feel you match our requirements. The volume of applications received prevents us from being able to provide feedback at short-listing stage.

To apply, please create an account in our online application portal and ensure you complete the associated questions in full.

Please also highlight any factors that you would like us to consider, for example, if you have a disability or health condition that may require us to make reasonable adjustments in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.
Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and other stakeholders to share this commitment.

Applicants must disclose all previous convictions including spent convictions in accordance with the associated legislation. The amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) provide that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’. This means that they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account.

Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.

Equality and Inclusion

Huddersfield Town AFC is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community – a place where everyone can be themselves and in which everyone feels valued, included, and supported to achieve their full potential. We offer a range of family-friendly and inclusive employment arrangements, and we have a zero-tolerance approach to any form of discrimination.

We are committed to the redress of any inequalities by taking positive action where appropriate.

We are a Disability Confident Leader and welcome applications from disabled candidates. We are also seeking to diversify our workforce, particularly by gender and ethnicity.

Further information about the Company and working with us is available from the Careers section of our website:

https://careers.htafc.com/

To apply, please complete the application form in our portal. If you need any assistance and/or would prefer to apply in an alternative format, please contact us by email to jobs@htafc.com

Completed applications must be submitted by 9:00am on Wednesday 13th August 2025.

Interviews are likely to take place in late August 2025.


How to apply
Further information about the Company and working with us is available from the Careers section of our website: https://careers.htafc.com/ To apply, please complete the application form in our portal. If you need any assistance and/or would prefer to apply in an alternative format, please contact us by email to jobs@htafc.com Completed applications must be submitted by 9:00am on Wednesday 13th August 2025.
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