Job title: Academy Talent Scout Department: Academy Recruitment Based at: Manchester region, UK. Flexibility regarding location is required. Reports to: Assistant Head of Academy Recruitment & Head of Academy Recruitment Hours of work: Casual – as and when required Contractual status: Fixed Term Job purpose: To undertake general scouting duties on behalf of the Academy Recruitment Department. Duties and responsibilities: To be committed to ensuring the safeguarding and welfare of all elite players, promoting their well-being whilst maintaining professional boundaries; To assist in populating the Academy’s Pre-Academy with potential players as well as the Advanced Training Centre; To complete match and/or player reports and any other necessary information in relation to games covered via the Academy’s system; To comply with the Scout’s code of conduct, ensuring compliance with the FA and EPPP rules and regulations; To formally introduce targeted players to Blackburn Rovers Football Club in line with the Academy Code of Conduct for Scouts; Ensure all relevant reporting documentation is completed correctly and on time before reaching the Assistant Head of Academy Recruitment / Head of Academy Recruitment; Develop and maintain key relationships within grassroots clubs, private coaching organisations, schools, districts, county and international associations; Help to develop and maintain the local, regional and national scouting network; To watch and report on Academy and grassroots games, school games, private coaching organisations, and international games as and when required; Contribute to the identification of potential talent in accordance with the Academy football philosophy; Recommend friendly fixtures for the Pre-Academy, Foundation Phase and Youth Development Phase age groups; To populate trialist fixtures when required; To attend Academy Recruitment and Talent Identification meetings, training and/or workshops as and when required; To liaise with the Senior Scouts, Assistant Head of Academy Recruitment / Head of Academy Recruitment and discuss findings as necessary; and To carry out any such other duties as the Assistant Head of Academy Recruitment / Head of Academy Recruitment may reasonably properly assign or delegate in connection with the business of the Club from time to time. 2. Skills required: To hold a detailed comprehensive network of contacts both within the Academy system and at grassroots level; I.T. Literate; and Good communication skills. 3. Knowledge required: To hold an in-depth knowledge of football activities within your designated area including academies and grassroots; Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and protocols; and To update knowledge of and be familiar with the standard of signed players at the Academy at regular intervals. 4. Qualifications required: FA Talent Identification Certificate; and FA Safeguarding Children Workshop. DBS Check Required: Yes (enhanced) About The Candidate 4. Qualifications required: FA Talent Identification Certificate; and FA Safeguarding Children Workshop. About The Club Job vacancies | rovers.co.uk