First Team Scout

Organisation: Sheffield United Football Club
Salary: Dependent on Experience
Location: UK
Contract type: Permanent (Full time)
Closing date: 16 January 2026
Job Description: Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 40 Hours Per Week
Location: Remote working at various venues as per role requirements
Line Manager: Head of Recruitment
Rate of Pay: Dependent on experience
Post Reference: FT012026-PS

Only applications submitted via our official application form, completed in full, will be considered. Please visit the vacancies page on our website to download and complete the form digitally, or alternatively print and post it following the instructions provided below.

We are seeking an experienced football scout to join our Recruitment Department. The ideal candidate will possess significant experience in football scouting, with proven expertise in identifying targets at first team level, utilising scouting technologies and maintaining databases. Candidates based in the north of the UK, or those with the ability and willingness to relocate, will be best suited for this role.

Key Responsibilities:

- Player Identification: Monitor and identify players for the Senior Recruitment Team through live scouting, video scouting and data analysis.
- Reporting: Compile detailed reports and upload them to the club's bespoke database in a prompt and professional manner.
- Player Tracking: Maintain and update a personal monitoring list of players evaluated live or via video.
- Target Lists: Compile shortlists of targets and recommendations for the first team to sign, presenting to the Senior Recruitment Team when required.
- Market Intelligence: Provide the Senior Recruitment Team with insightful market intelligence on an ongoing basis.
- Professional Development: Attend all relevant training sessions and scouting meetings, both internally and externally, to stay ahead in the field.

Club Wide Responsibilities:

- To adhere to all Sheffield United Football Club's Safeguarding Policies and Procedures to foster an environment which protects from harm those defined as children and adults at risk.
- To report any concerns of a Safeguarding nature to the relevant parties and remain fully compliant with any applicable Safeguarding checks and due diligence and recognise your responsibility to the Club's Safeguarding agenda.
- To report any concerns of discrimination to the relevant parties and promote a welcoming and inclusive club environment for all.
- To adhere to the Club's Equality, Diversity and Inclusion policies, supporting the Club to create an environment which is inclusive and all-encompassing.

Essential Criteria:

- A proactive, team-oriented individual with a track record of success and at least 5 years' experience at first team level in the Championship and/or Premier League.
- Extensive existing knowledge of domestic markets.
- Proficiency in using scouting technologies and software for data-driven analysis.
- Strong communication and reporting skills, with attention to detail and an analytical mindset.
- Willing to work unsociable hours and travel extensively as required.
- Completion of a basic criminal record check through the Disclosure and Barring Service upon offer acceptance.
How to apply: Application Process Please download and save the application form before inputting information. If you require a paper copy please contact the HR department careers@sufc.co.uk or call 0114 253 7200. Completed application forms must be submitted via email to careers@sufc.co.uk stating the vacancy title in the subject or posted to HR, Sheffield United Football Club, Bramall Lane, Sheffield, S2 4SU. Closing Date: Friday 16th January 2026 Please note that in the instance of high volumes of applications we may close this vacancy earlier than the closing date noted above. Sheffield United Application Form Required Please download and save the application form before inputting information. Eligibility for Employment in the UK In accordance with current legislative requirements the successful applicant must produce documentary verification of their eligibility to work in the UK and will not be allowed to start work until this has been received. Equality and Diversity Sheffield United FC is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment and its employment policies for recruitment, selection, training, development and promotion are designed to ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of race, colour, nationality, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, ethnic and national origin, disability or gender reassignment. Sheffield United FC are a Disability Confident Committed Employer. If you would like further information regarding the scheme and how we are able to support disabled persons within the workplace, then please contact our HR team at careers@sufc.co.uk Safer Recruitment Sheffield United FC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. The successful applicant will be required to undertake appropriate safeguarding checks as well as providing proof of right to work in the UK. For further information on the Club's Safeguarding Statement please access the following link: sufc.co.uk/club/policies/safeguarding-policy