Regional Area Lead Scout (North London)

Brentford FC is a bit different from other Premier League football clubs. We put our fans first, we are a true community club and while we are financially sustainable, we are not afraid to take calculated risks. We take huge pride in our environment and culture within the Club which focuses on development, inclusion and not being afraid to think differently. Being progressive, humble and respectful while sticking together as one team across the Club guides how we work and the decisions we make each day. We also firmly believe that a diverse workforce is a better workforce which will help us develop ideas, solve problems and ultimately grow Brentford FC. We play in a new stadium, 15 minutes from Heathrow in vibrant west London. We will never forget where we have come from, but we are excited about the future that lies ahead.

The Regional Area Lead Scout plays a key role in leading the club’s recruitment activity within a designated region, helping to identify, track, and attract high potential players. Working closely with grassroots football, professional academies, and emerging talent markets, the role supports the early stages of the club’s player pathway and long-term recruitment strategy. By managing regional scouting operations, supporting Development Centre activity, and building strong relationships across the local football landscape, the Area Lead Scout helps strengthen the club’s presence within the market while contributing to future player development and succession planning.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the recruitment activity within the region, ensuring player identification and scouting processes are aligned with the club’s recruitment strategy and timelines.
• Support, guide, and manage a team of grassroots and academy scouts to ensure high-quality reporting and consistent standards across the region.
• Oversee the running of the Development Centre and support the identification and progression of high-potential players into the Academy pathway.
• Organise weekly scouting schedules and fixture coverage to ensure strong visibility across key games, events, and talent areas.
• Maintain strong knowledge of the regional talent landscape, including grassroots football, academies, private programmes, and non-league environments.
• Coordinate tournament and event coverage across the region, ensuring the club has exposure to key talent opportunities.
• Provide clear and well-structured player recommendations through detailed scouting reports and discussions.
• Contribute to player review meetings and support decision-making processes around trials, signings, and player retention.
• Track and monitor identified players within the region, maintaining regular updates on their development and progression.
• Provide regular updates and insights on the region to senior recruitment staff and key stakeholders.
• Gather relevant background and character information on priority players to support recruitment decisions.
• Complete live and video scouting assignments to support wider player assessment processes.
• Maintain a strong understanding of current Academy players to support benchmarking and succession planning.
• Ensure all recruitment activity is carried out in line with safeguarding, compliance, and club standards.

Knowledge

• Extensive experience within an elite academy recruitment or scouting environment (Category 1–3 desirable).
• Proven track record in talent identification and player acquisition within a defined region.
• Strong understanding of grassroots, academy, and non-league football structures.
• In-depth knowledge of long-term player development and talent pathways.
• Minimum The Football Association Talent ID Level 2 (Level 3 desirable).
• Strong understanding of EPPP standards and recruitment processes.

Specialist Skills

• Advanced talent identification and player profiling across multiple age groups.
• Ability to lead regional recruitment planning and execution.
• High-level reporting, including clear articulation of player potential and risk.
• Strong organisational skills in managing fixtures, schedules, and scouting coverage.
• Competence in using scouting platforms, video analysis, and data systems.
• Ability to integrate live scouting, video, and background intelligence into decision-making.
• Strategic thinking with the ability to identify market opportunities and gaps.

People Skills

• Leadership and management of a regional scouting team, driving performance and accountability.
• Strong collaboration with recruitment leads, coaching staff, and MDT departments.
• Confident communicator, able to present insights and influence decision-making at senior level.
• Builds and maintains relationships with grassroots clubs, academies, and key stakeholders.
• High levels of professionalism, integrity, and reliability.

External Impact

• Acts as the club’s primary representative within the regional football landscape.
• Builds strong external networks to enhance the club’s access to emerging talent.
• Strengthens the club’s reputation and visibility within grassroots and academy football.
• Provides market intelligence on competitors, talent trends, and regional dynamics.
• Ensures all external engagement reflects the club’s values, safeguarding standards, and professional image.

General Club Accountabilities

• To comply with all Club policies, including health and safety, data regulations and other legal, ethical and social requirements.
• To build and maintain good working relationships while maintaining a professional image.
• To keep confidential any information gained regarding the Club and its personnel.
• To always maintain a flexible approach to work.

Inclusion Statement

Brentford FC is proud to be an organisation that values equity, diversity and inclusion. We strive to create a culture that celebrates difference and ensures fairness, safety, representation, and belonging. We recognise that some groups remain underrepresented in our workforce and are actively working to change this. As part of that commitment, we strongly encourage applications from people of all backgrounds — particularly those from ethnically diverse communities, women, LGBTQ+ individuals, and disabled people. We’re committed to a fair and inclusive recruitment process, with all decisions made based on merit and suitability — regardless of background or protected characteristic. Should you be selected for interview, we welcome the opportunity to discuss any specific arrangements, accommodations or reasonable adjustments you may require to be made.

Safeguarding Statement

Brentford FC is fully committed to promoting equality, and to safeguarding the welfare of all children and adults at risk. Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility and is a core part of the Club’s culture. All staff and volunteers share a collective duty to create and maintain a safe and supportive environment, both on and off the field. To ensure this, all staff are required to complete regular safeguarding training appropriate to their role. This training supports a proactive and informed approach to safeguarding practice. The successful candidate will be expected to understand, adhere to, and actively uphold all relevant safeguarding policies and procedures. This includes recognising signs of abuse or harm, responding appropriately, and reporting any concerns in a timely manner to the Club’s Safeguarding Team. Brentford FC operates safer recruitment practices. We remind individuals that it is a criminal offence for a person barred from engaging in regulated activity to apply for a role that involves such activity.