Senior Scout in Coventry

At CCFC, you won’t just find a job – you’ll find pride, purpose, and a team that feels like family. An opportunity has arisen to join Coventry City Football Club’s Scouting team. The Club is seeking a Senior Scout to work within our amazing recruitment team. Whilst this is predominantly a home-based role, you will be expected to attend the office in Coventry at least once a week and other meetings at a central location on a regular basis when required.

Role Purpose: To provide comprehensive assessments on players who may be of interest to Coventry City Football Club. It will be the responsibility of the Senior Scout to make detailed and evidence-based recommendations to the Head of Recruitment, in alignment with highlighted positions within the First Team squad that may require new recruits. The role will involve both working from home and the Sky-Blue Lodge Training Ground.

Main Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Regularly attend live games, and watch games daily on video, both domestically and internationally, to assess and report on players using bespoke templates specific to the recruitment needs of Coventry City Football Club.
• Watch games and report on a minimum of twelve games per week, whether live or video.
• Assess players on video with the same enthusiasm, detail, and quality as when watching them play live.
• Compile and regularly update position specific shortlists in line with the current recruitment demands.
• Liaise with the Head of Recruitment to identify, review, report on and monitor team and player targets to support the club’s overarching recruitment strategy.
• Actively participate in organised scout meetings and present (and be accountable for) position specific recommendations to the Head of Recruitment.
• Use their existing network strategically to remain informed of moves within the market and/or to help assist in the composition of character checks relating to players.
• Contribute meaningfully throughout the scouting process (identification, assessment, recommendation).
• Any other reasonable duties and responsibilities which your line manager or another senior manager at the club asks you to perform.
• Demonstrate commitment to Safeguarding by adhering to relevant policies, procedures and values relating to safeguarding children and adults at risk.
• Support the Club’s commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.

Qualifications, Key Skills & Experience:

• IT literate and have significant experience of using scouting systems such as Wyscout.
• Recent, demonstrable experience of working in a senior scouting capacity at a professional Football Club.
• Comprehensive, demonstrable knowledge of both domestic and European competitions that are of specific relevance to Coventry City Football Club.
• Have a strong and trustworthy network of contacts who can assist in sourcing additional information on a player such as their background, character, and personality.
• Strong work ethic and proactive in formulating the most efficient and prioritised fixture schedules in relation to the specific recruitment demands at that time.
• The ability to work to strict time schedules and make player presentations.
• The ability and self-motivation to work independently in a role which is not predominantly office based (A maximum of two days per week to be spent at the training ground).
• Available to work flexibly, unsociable hours and be willing to travel regularly at short notice in and outside of the UK.
• A valid UK driving license.

Desirable:

• Minimum Level 2 Coaching qualification.
• FA Level 2 Talent ID Qualification.

Safeguarding: We are dedicated to protecting and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Our Club is committed to maintaining safer recruitment practices. An enhanced DBS check is mandatory for this role.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion: Coventry City FC proudly champions equal opportunity! We believe in fairness for all, ensuring our recruitment and selection practices respect every individual's unique background. We warmly invite applicants from every background, celebrating diversity in race, nationality, religion, gender, age, and ability. Join the Sky Blue Army – shaping the future of Coventry City FC on and off the pitch.