Football Consultant (Scotland Based)

THE AGENCY

CAA Sports represents more than 3,000 of the world's best athletes in various sports, including football. Beyond traditional athlete representation, CAA Sports provides unique opportunities for clients off the field, including entertainment, licensing, endorsements, and philanthropy. CAA Sports also works in media rights, property sales, sponsorships, brand consulting, and executive search.

OVERVIEW

CAA Base is the agency for professional footballers dedicated to the ongoing development and management of their careers. Established in 1997, CAA Base’s extensive network provides maximum opportunity for its clients’ movement and onward careers. As CAA Base Scotland continues to grow, we are looking to appoint a Football Consultant to support the representation, development, and long-term planning of our football clients.

The Football Consultant will play a key role in the day-to-day management of players, acting as a trusted point of contact between the client, the agent team, and key stakeholders across the game. This role sits at the heart of client care, recruitment, and retention, supporting players across all aspects of their professional journey, both on and off the pitch.

Responsibilities to include, but not limited to:

• Take responsibility for the day-to-day management of assigned clients, supporting their professional development and career planning.
• Support Football Agents in the identification, recruitment, and retention of clients, undertaking appropriate due diligence on prospective players.
• Act as a trusted point of contact between clients, agents, clubs, and key stakeholders across the football industry.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with clubs, coaches, football operations staff, and other industry contacts.
• Attend regular live matches, tournaments, and meetings in support of both current and prospective clients across Scotland.
• Operate effectively within a fast-paced football environment, demonstrating flexibility around working hours, including evenings and weekends, with regular travel required across Scotland.
• Contribute to strategic discussions around client pathways, contract planning, and career decisions.
• Work collaboratively with the Analysis, Data, and Design departments to support client development, recruitment, and performance-related projects.
• Prepare and contribute to internal reports, player profiles, and operational documentation.
• Ensure all work is delivered to a high professional standard and aligned with CAA Base brand guidelines.
• Maintain accurate records and support internal operational processes related to client care and retention.
• Attend and contribute to relevant recurring internal meetings.
• Play an active role in innovation, process improvement, and new project creation within the football department.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to build trust and credibility with players, families, and key stakeholders across the football industry.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and on own initiative, taking ownership of responsibilities within an experienced role.
• Able to communicate effectively at all levels, representing clients and the business in a professional manner.
• Proven experience working within the football industry, with a strong understanding of the Scottish game and wider UK football landscape.
• Existing network of contacts within football, including players, clubs, scouts, and football operations staff.
• Dedicated to self-improvement and ongoing professional development within an evolving football environment.
• High level of professionalism and presentation skills, with the ability to operate with discretion and integrity.
• Innovative approach to work, with a willingness to contribute ideas and support new initiatives.
• Flexible approach to working hours, with an understanding that the role requires regular evening and weekend work and travel across Scotland.
• High level of tactical and technical football knowledge within elite and professional environments.
• Spoken and written English to a high level; additional languages are a bonus.

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