Academy London Recruitment Manager (Scouting) - Mash Barn Ln, BN15Role: Academy London Recruitment ManagerHours: Full time, to include evenings and weekendsLocation: London area with occasional travel to the American Express Elite Football Performance Centre, LancingContract Type: Permanent Deadline Day: 16th April 2026 Start date: To start from 1st July 2026 (pending completion of safer recruitment checks) Interview dates: Online interview w/c 20th April 2026, followed by an in-person interview w/c 27th April 2026 and w/c 4th May 2026. About Brighton & Hove Albion FC We compete at the highest levels of football on a global stage while embracing our Sussex community spirit. At the heart of everything we do is our commitment to high performance, professional excellence, and making a positive impact.Scouting out footballing stars across LondonIn this role you will be responsible for identifying and monitoring player talent within the London region, focusing on Academy and Grassroots players in the U14-U16 age groups. Throughout the season, you will attend fixtures regularly, during weekends and evenings, to ensure thorough regional coverage. Accurate, detailed, and timely records of all matches attended will be maintained, with reports shared via the Academy scouting database. Using the Club’s approved match and player reporting formats, you will produce high-quality player reports to support our recruitment objectives.To find out more about this role, click here to read the job description. Your scouting backgroundWe’re seeking a highly perceptive individual with a sharp eye for emerging talent and a well-established network within the football community. You’ll bring a deep understanding of the rules and regulations that govern player recruitment, along with proven expertise in the structure and strategy of youth football development. Our values are essential to our successOur values serve as guiding principles for how we connect with one another, our fans, partners and sponsors. As a club, we embody these values in everything we do: ? Treat People Well⚪ Exceed Expectations? Aim High. Never Give Up⚪ Act with Integrity? Make it Special⚪ Be Fan Focused How we say thank youIn appreciation for your hard work and dedication, we are pleased to offer you a range of additional benefits, including but not limited to: ? Complimentary breakfast and lunch at both sites?️23 days holiday rising with length of service (pro rata for part time staff)⚡Rewards platform, which includes access to 900+ retailers, a wellbeing centre and more!? Enhanced family policies?Access to a gym and padel court at our training ground? Priority access to match tickets and access to free WSL tickets for 2025/26 season ? In-house training programme and CPD opportunities? Exclusive discounts and benefits from our partners and local businesses Our commitment to EDIWe take pride in being an equal opportunity workplace that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Our core values foster a strong ethical culture, enabling us to meet the needs of our diverse audience, both on and off the pitch. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage or civil partnership. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application, please contact teamtalent@brightonandhovealbion.com Safeguarding is part of everything we do We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. We expect all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is UK-based and requires proof of the right to live and work in the UK. All job offers are conditional upon background checks, including a full 3-year reference history, DBS checks, and verification of your eligibility to work. Please note, we do not sponsor applicants without the right to work in the UK.