Video Scout (part-time)

Organisation: Huddersfield Town AFC
Salary: £6,848 (based on £23,967 full-time equivalent)
Location: Remote
Contract type: Permanent (Part time)
Closing date: 31 October 2025
Interview date: 10 November 2025
Job Description: Job Description

Post Title
Video Scout (part-time, 10 hours per week).

Department/Location
Player Recruitment.

This role will be field based (remote working) covering the UK and Europe.

Reports To
Head of Player Recruitment.
Lead Video Scout.

Purpose of the Role
The post holder will support the Head of Player Recruitment and Lead Video Scout to identify prospective players for the Club’s playing squads, covering the First Team and Under 23s.

Functional Links

Internal: Head of Player Recruitment.
Player Recruitment team.
Academy Director.
Staff and Managers throughout the organisation.

External: Other Clubs’ Player Recruitment teams.
Players and their agents/parents/carers.
Premier League and English Football League.
Football Association (FA).
League Managers Association (LMA).

Key Performance Indicators

• The post holder will recommend high calibre players for further consideration for the Club’s playing squads, focusing on specific positional attributes relevant to the Club’s playing philosophies.

• Effective time management and organisation skills, with clearly presented reports submitted each month.

Role Specific Responsibilities

The post holder will:

• Work with the Head of Player Recruitment to cover First Team and Under 23s player recruitment as required.
• Work with the Lead Video Scout and other members of the Player Recruitment team to identify prospective talent.

• Demonstrate a passion for scouting and be able to watch both live and video recorded games and compile the necessary reports of observations made.

• Undertake live scouting when required.

• Filter players by data resources, as well as the Field Scouts, in accordance with specific positional attributes relevant to Huddersfield Town’s style of play.

• Submit a monthly short list of position specific players.

• Attend on site meetings when required.

• Work within a modern, digital framework for all scouting and talent identification responsibilities.

• Under the guidance of the Head of Player Recruitment, be responsible for overseeing the video scouting process, to identify players for the First Team, B Team/Under 23s, and Academy.

• Demonstrate clear understanding of football, tactical awareness, individual player traits, and a passion for talent identification.

• Use an analytical mind when watching football matches.

• Assist the Head of Player Recruitment in undertaking due diligence on all potential players.

• Watch targeted players through live and video work, and produce reports, prioritizing lists for the Head of Player Recruitment and others to review.

• Ensure all scouted players fit the individual positional profiles set out by the Club.

• Work to demanding deadlines and demonstrate effective organisational skills.

• Execute additional tasks as required to meet the Club and Academy’s changing priorities.

This job description is not intended to be exhaustive, and the post holder is required to undertake any other duties as may reasonably be required by the Head of Player Recruitment, and/or any other Senior Leader within the Club.

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 expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The post holder will 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
Video Scout

£6,848 per annum, based on a full-time equivalent salary of £23,967 per annum.
Part-time (10 hours per week, remote/home working).
Permanent.

We are in the exciting position of adding to our Player Recruitment department and we are looking for a talented individual to assist with video scouting processes, to ensure Huddersfield Town is at the forefront of player talent identification.

Reporting to the Head of Player Recruitment, in this role you will fulfil player scouting responsibilities by reviewing video footage and potentially attending live football when required, making recommendations based on the Club’s playing requirements. The successful candidate will work remotely and may be required to work unsociable hours including evenings and weekends, to fulfil the requirements of the role.

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

Applicants 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 in a player scouting role and a genuine interest in talent identification in a football context are essential, combined with the ability to meet demanding deadlines and to work on your own initiative. You would be joining a Club with a proud history, with the opportunity to positively influence our future.

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; disclosure may be via a separate letter addressed 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 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 strives to promote 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 have comprehensive employment benefits including a Flexible Working Policy and enhanced provisions in relation to maternity, paternity, and adoption leave and pay.

We are well known as a leader within the football industry for our inclusive practices. We hold the Advanced Award for the Premier League Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Standard (PLEDIS) and the Gold Award for the EFL Equality Code of Practice. We are also a Disability Confident Leader, a Mindful Employer, and the only organisation to be accredited as both a Menopause Friendly and Menstruation Friendly Employer.

We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds, and we are particularly seeking to diversify our workforce in relation to gender, ethnicity, and disability. We are committed to the redress of any inequalities by taking positive action where appropriate.

As a Club, we describe our vision as ‘Everything Together’ and our associated values relate to the word ‘Everything’. If your values align with ours, we would love to hear from you.

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 Friday 31st October 2025.

Interviews are likely to take place in early November 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 Friday 31st October 2025. Interviews are likely to take place in early November 2025.