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Academy Scout
Tottenham Hotspur
Tottenham Hotspur is a world-famous football club based in London. On the pitch, the Club competes in the upper echelons of the English Premier League and is a regular participant in marque UEFA club competitions.
Job Posted- 17 Dec 2025
Status- Full Time
Location- England
Closing date- 31 Dec 2025
Job Purpose
Working to cover Academy fixtures and highlight the most talented players to Tottenham Hotspur FC across a variety of age groups.
Key Responsibilities
- Attend regionalised Academy fixtures under the direction of the Local Recruitment team.
- Identify and recommend players with the potential to join Tottenham Hotspur Academy.
- Record and provide key details via scout reports for players of interest.
- Attend regular meetings at the Academy and/or online to discuss regional players of interest, support trial process and develop understanding of players already in the Academy programmes.
- Attend CPD to develop relevant knowledge.
- Adhere to the Academy Recruitment strategy and processes.
- Adhere to the Tottenham Hotspur Academy scouts code of conduct.
- Abide by the FA and club safeguarding rules and regulations working with young children.
What you will bring
Person Specification
Essential
- FA Talent ID Level 1
Desirable
- FA Talent ID Level 2
- FA Talent ID Level 3
Skills & Experience
- Preferably experience of a similar role at Category 1-3 level
- Identifiable track record in Academy scouting and recruitment
Personal Attributes
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Highly skilled at building, developing and influencing relationships.
- Extensive network of local contacts.
- Ability to prioritise workload.
- Excellent organisational qualities.
- Empathetic, emotionally intelligent.
- An aspiration to be an elite level practitioner
- Can work to a high level on own initiative and as part of a team
- Ability to work to tight deadlines.
- Trustworthy and adherence to codes of conduct, ethics and confidentiality.
The Tottenham Hotspur Way
Is to push harder, rise higher and forge greater. We involve, inspire and elevate one another to be our best selves, to produce exceptional on and off the pitch. Every day brings us opportunities to improve and make the impossible, possible.
How to Apply
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