Technical Scout in Manchester

At Manchester United, we believe that excellence on the pitch starts with excellence off the pitch. Our team thrives in a high-performance environment, united by a shared passion for success. We aim to elevate the standard of performance through collaboration and continuous growth, creating a space where everyone can contribute their best to our common goals. We work together at our iconic Manchester United offices, enabling connection and innovation as we look ahead to what we can achieve as a global football club. We are excited to bring in passionate people who share our vision and drive for success.

The First Team Technical Scout plays a key role within Manchester United’s recruitment structure, supporting both immediate first-team recruitment priorities and long-term squad planning. The position is responsible for delivering evidence-based player evaluation through the integration of video analysis, live scouting, data-informed insights, and qualitative assessment across a dedicated positional market. Working closely with the Scouting and Data Science teams, alongside senior football staff, the successful candidate will identify, analyse, and contextualise player performance against the club’s tactical and positional requirements. Combining elite football knowledge with detailed analytical processes, the Technical Scout will deliver actionable insights to support recruitment strategy and decision-making. A core objective of the role is to assess and clearly communicate a player’s current level, future potential, and overall suitability for Manchester United while maintaining a deep understanding of the evolving global player market.

• Player Analysis & Recruitment Support
• Manage and maintain responsibility for a dedicated positional market.
• Deliver detailed video and data-informed analysis on prospective player targets, alongside live scouting where required.
• Assess and communicate player level, potential and suitability for Manchester United.
• Produce insights focused on tactical fit, strengths, weaknesses, performance trends and long-term development potential.
• Support both immediate recruitment activity and long-term squad planning processes.
• Contribute directly to recruitment discussions and strategic squad-building initiatives.
• Market Analysis & Research
• Develop detailed positional market overviews and succession-planning insights.
• Maintain comprehensive knowledge of the global market within the assigned positional area.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of scouting workflows, methodologies and analytical processes.
• Remain current with developments in football analysis, recruitment trends and emerging technologies.
• Presentation & Insight Delivery
• Create high-quality presentations, visual analysis and telestration outputs for senior stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate player reports, scouting documentation and market intelligence records.
• Communicate football insights clearly and effectively to both technical and senior football staff.

Impact of the Role

• Contribute directly to the identification, assessment and prioritisation of first-team recruitment targets.
• Support strategically aligned recruitment decisions through high-level technical and tactical insight.
• Help maintain world-class scouting and analysis standards within an elite performance environment.

The Person

• Proven experience within a professional football club in a Technical Scouting or Performance Analysis role.
• Strong technical and tactical understanding of football, with the ability to analyse and contextualise individual player performance across varying playing styles and competitions.
• Experience assessing player level, future potential and suitability within an elite recruitment environment.
• Ability to produce high-quality video analysis, player reports, presentations and telestration outputs to elite professional standards.
• Proficient in industry-standard scouting and analysis platforms, including Hudl, Wyscout and professional video analysis tools such as Angles and Tactic.
• Demonstrated ability to integrate data-informed insights into scouting and recruitment workflows.
• Excellent organisational, analytical and communication skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate complex football insights clearly to technical and senior stakeholders.
• Able to operate effectively both independently and collaboratively within a fast-paced, high-performance environment.
• Flexible and willing to work evenings and weekends in line with the football calendar.
• Strong commitment to continuous learning, innovation and process improvement.

Desirable

• Degree or postgraduate qualification in Sports Science, Performance Analysis or a related discipline.
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Cloud software, including Premiere Pro, After Effects and Photoshop.
• FA Talent ID and/or coaching qualifications, or progress towards completion.

What We Offer

• Annual Incentive Scheme to reward your dedication and hard work.
• 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) and an opportunity to purchase additional holiday days.
• Electric Vehicle scheme via Octopus and cycle to work scheme.
• Wellness Support with access to mental health resources, digital health checks and nutritionists through Aviva Digicare+ Workplace.
• Exclusive Discounts through our United Rewards platform, giving you access to exclusive deals from the club and partners.
• Gym Facilities in our onsite locations and opportunities for regular social events and team-building activities.
• Enhanced family Leave Benefits and policies.
• Enhanced Career Development with access to professional learning platforms like LinkedIn Learning and internal training programs.
• A Supportive Work Environment that values diversity, equity and inclusion and individual growth.

Our Commitment to You

We believe that a diverse and inclusive environment makes us stronger. We are committed to building a team where everyone feels welcomed, valued and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives. Diversity, equity and inclusion sit at the core of our recruitment strategy and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Manchester United is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and as part of this commitment all candidates will undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service check and reference checks. If you need any adjustments to help you perform at your best during the recruitment process please contact us and we will be happy to discuss them with you.

It is unlawful to employ a person in a UK-based job who does not have permission to live and work in the UK. You should make yourself aware of how immigration laws apply to you before applying for any of our roles.