Senior Training Centre, Brockhall Village, Blackburn, BB6 8FA. Flexibility regarding location is required.
Reports to:
Chief Scout
Responsible for:
N/A
Hours of work:
40 hours per week, plus any additional hours necessary for the performance of duties. This will include evening and weekend work.
Contractual status:
Permanent
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 elite players, promoting their well-being needs whilst maintaining professional boundaries;
* Utilise video analysis to evaluate players' technical, tactical, physical, and psychological traits in line with the club’s recruitment strategy;
* Break down matches and provide comprehensive reports on player strengths, weaknesses, and potential suitability for Blackburn Rovers;
* Work with state-of-the-art video and analytics platforms and other tools to assess and compare player performance;
* Implement new technologies and workflows to improve scouting efficiency and effectiveness;
* Stay informed on domestic and international leagues, identifying emerging talent and market opportunities;
* Maintain an up-to-date database of scouted players with relevant video and statistical data;
* Liaise with the recruitment team to align video analysis insights with the club’s playing philosophy and tactical requirements;
* Present findings in clear, concise formats combining video clips, data visuals, and written evaluations;
* Proactively seek new ways to integrate video and data analysis into the recruitment process; and
* Stay ahead of trends in football technology and analytics, recommending innovative tools and approaches.
About The Candidate
5. Qualifications required:
* Educated to degree level in a relevant subject/field;
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