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Head of Scouting and Recruitment
Manchester City
City Football Group (CFG) is the holding company established to oversee the creation and administration of a network of linked clubs and other footballing operations under the aegis of Manchester City.
Job Posted- 12 Apr 2026
Status- Full Time
Location- England
Closing date- 22 Apr 2026
The Role
We are seeking a Head of Scouting & Recruitment to lead and evolve our end-to-end talent identification and recruitment strategy across Manchester City Women.
This is a senior leadership role with responsibility for building and delivering a world-class, insight-led scouting function ensuring we identify, assess and recruit players aligned to our playing philosophy, squad strategy and long-term vision.
You will operate as the Club’s subject matter expert in scouting and recruitment, working closely with the Director of Football, Head Coach and technical staff to align recruitment activity with performance objectives and squad planning cycles.
Leading both strategy and execution, you will design and continuously improve scouting processes, manage global scouting networks and ensure a consistent, high-quality approach to player identification across both the First Team and Academy.
You will integrate live scouting, video, data and intelligence to support evidence-based decision-making ensuring recommendations are robust, balanced and forward-looking.
During transfer windows, you will play a key role in shaping recruitment activity, presenting structured shortlists and supporting deal execution.
Alongside this, you will lead and develop a high-performing scouting team embedding best practice, driving consistency and fostering a culture of continuous learning and excellence.
What We Are Looking For
- Significant experience in a senior scouting or recruitment role within elite professional football.
- Deep expertise in talent identification, scouting methodologies, squad planning and market dynamics.
- Proven ability to lead a modern, insight-led scouting function from identification through to recruitment.
- Experience building and managing high-performing scouting networks across domestic and international markets.
- Strong understanding of integrating data, video and live scouting to inform player assessment and decision-making.
- Strong organisational and project management capability
- A track record of delivering successful recruitment outcomes aligned to strategic objectives.
- Knowledge of international women’s football markets and regulations.
- Additional language capability would be beneficial, reflecting the global scope of the role.
How to Apply
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