At a Glance
- Tasks: Identify and scout top talent for women's football, shaping the future of the game.
- Company: Brighton & Hove Albion FC, a leading football club with a community spirit.
- Benefits: Complimentary meals, 23 days holiday, gym access, and exclusive match ticket opportunities.
- Other info: Join a diverse team committed to excellence and community engagement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in women's football while working in a dynamic and supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Strong football knowledge, networking skills, and experience with video-editing tools.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
Role: Scouting & Intelligence Manager (Womens & Girls)
Hours: Full time, which will include evening and weekend working hours.
Location: American Express Elite Football Performance Centre, Lancing
Contract Type: Permanent
Deadline Day: 19th August 2026
About Brighton & Hove Albion FC
We compete at the highest levels of football on a global stage while embracing our Sussex community spirit. At the heart of everything we do is our commitment to high performance, professional excellence, and making a positive impact. We are proud to have placed in the Sunday Times Best Place to Work 2026.
Shape the future of women's football by discovering top-tier talent.
Spearhead our player identification strategy for the Womens First Team (WFT) and Girls Academy (U16+). In this pivotal role, you will cultivate global networks, gather critical market intelligence, and compile comprehensive player dossiers. By driving seamless communication across internal and external recruitment teams, you will ensure our global player coverage remains dynamic, thorough, and always up to date. This role requires a flexible schedule to attend live fixtures and key management meetings.
Skills that will empower your success:
- High level of football knowledge within the women's game.
- Ability to build and maintain trusted industry networks globally.
- Strong pragmatic mindset and calmness under pressure.
- Strict confidentiality.
- Experience using Sportscode software and video-editing tools is beneficial.
Our values are essential to our success:
- Treat People Well
- Exceed Expectations
- Aim High. Never Give Up
- Act with Integrity
- Make it Special
- Be Fan Focused
How we say thank you:
- Complimentary breakfast and lunch at both sites.
- 23 days holiday rising with length of service (pro rata for part time staff).
- Rewards platform, which includes access to 900+ retailers, a wellbeing centre and more!
- Enhanced family policies.
- Access to a gym and padel court at our training ground.
- Priority access to match tickets and access to free WSL tickets for 2026/27 season.
- In-house training programme and CPD opportunities.
- Exclusive discounts and benefits from our partners and local businesses.
Our commitment to EDI:
We take pride in being an equal opportunity workplace that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Our core values foster a strong ethical culture, enabling us to meet the needs of our diverse audience, both on and off the pitch. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage or civil partnership. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application, please contact the talent team.
Safeguarding is part of everything we do:
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. We expect all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment.
This position is UK-based and requires proof of the right to live and work in the UK. All job offers are conditional upon background checks, including a full 3-year reference history, DBS checks, and verification of your eligibility to work. Please note, we do not sponsor applicants without the right to work in the UK.
Scouting & Intelligence Manager in Brighton employer: Brighton and Hove Albion Football Club
Brighton & Hove Albion FC is an exceptional employer for those passionate about football and community engagement. Located at the American Express Elite Football Performance Centre, our work culture fosters inclusivity and personal growth, offering unique opportunities to develop coaching skills while contributing to the development of young talent in a supportive environment. Join us to be part of a team that values high performance and professional excellence, all while making a positive impact in the local community.
Contact Details:
Brighton and Hove Albion Football Club Recruitment Team
