Job title: First Team Scout Department: Senior Recruitment Based at: Remote based Reports to: Chief Scout Responsible for: N/A Hours of work: Casual – as and when required Contractual status: Casual worker 1. Job purpose: To contribute and assist towards the Club’s talent identification, recruitment strategy and data analysis efforts, combining advanced scouting techniques, data-driven insights, and video analysis to evaluate potential players. 2. Duties and responsibilities: To be committed to ensuring the safeguarding and welfare of all spectators, customers and/or clients of the Club; Attend live first-team fixtures as assigned, primarily at weekends and midweek evenings Identify, assess and monitor potential first-team recruitment targets in line with the club’s playing philosophy and positional needs Produce clear, accurate and timely written scouting reports following the club’s reporting framework Provide honest, evidence-based opinions on player suitability for first-team football, including physicality, mentality, technical level and tactical understanding Track shortlisted players over multiple viewings where required to build a reliable assessment Liaise regularly with the Chief Scout and wider scouting team to share observations and updates Use approved video and data platforms to support live observations when necessary Maintain discretion and professionalism when attending matches and interacting within football environments Work flexibly on a casual, expenses-based arrangement, with fixtures allocated according to availability and coverage needs Represent the club positively at all times, maintaining trust, confidentiality and strong working standards 3. Skills required: Strong experience in video analysis within professional football or a similar role. Proficiency in video editing software and analytics platforms. Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to produce insightful, actionable reports. A self-driven and adaptable mindset, with the willingness to work flexible hours to meet deadlines. 4. Knowledge required: Knowledge of modern football tactics, player performance metrics, and scouting methodologies. About The Candidate 5. Qualifications required: Educated to degree level in a relevant subject/field; Talent ID qualification; DBS check required: Yes (Basic) About The Club Job vacancies | rovers.co.uk