Overview
Technical Scout | Huddersfield Town AFC (Jobs in Sports Performance Analysis TheASPA)
Purpose of the Role: The post holder will assist in the position-specific analysis of players as requested by the Sporting Director, for First Team recruitment. The post holder will support and contribute to an evidence-based recruitment strategy through detailed, position-specific player analysis.
Functional Links
Internal: Sporting Director. Player Recruitment Team. Academy Recruitment Team. Staff and Managers throughout the organisation.
External: Other Clubs’ Player Recruitment teams. Players and their agents/representatives. Premier League and English Football League. Football Association (FA). League Managers Association (LMA). Professional Footballers Association (PFA).
Key Performance Indicators
* The post holder will recommend high calibre players for further consideration for the Club’s playing squads, focusing on specific positional attributes relevant to the Club’s playing philosophies.
* Effective time management and organisation skills, with clearly presented reports submitted in accordance with specified timescales.
Role Specific Responsibilities
* Produce evidence-based, Club bespoke scouting reports for players, across various stages of the player recruitment process.
* Create single game video packages and position-specific playlists to support evidence-based decision-making.
* Identify and evaluate potential recruitment targets using scouting platforms and video analysis.
* Create bespoke data and video presentation summaries for prospective signings.
* Provide evidence-based recommendations to inform recruitment decision-making processes.
* Contribute to department-wide recruitment and analysis projects as required.
* Build excellent working relationships throughout relevant stakeholders, including agencies, suppliers, and central rights holders (e.g., the EFL, Sportsvision, SportFive, Eleven etc.).
* Attend live games when requested.
* Fulfil any other duties commensurate with the role. Other
* Be willing to travel and to work unsociable hours including evenings and weekends in line with match schedules.
* Be able to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
This job description is not intended to be exhaustive, and the post holder is required to undertake any other duties as may reasonably be required by the Sporting Director and/or any Senior Leader within the Club, commensurate with the level of post.
Behaviour/Conduct
* Be proactive with workload and interventions.
* Seek to continually develop their skills and knowledge.
* Adopt an organised and structured approach to fulfilling the duties and responsibilities of the role.
* Communicate appropriately at all levels.
* Be flexible to fit the development and growth of the organisation.
* Be flexible in hours of work.
* Be trustworthy and adhere to the Club’s Code of Conduct and Ethics.
* Consistently demonstrate high standards of behaviour and appearance and encourage the same from others.
* Demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
* Respect others and behave in an inclusive and non-discriminatory manner, taking account of all protected characteristics, as specified in the Equality Act 2010.
* Adhere to protocol and respect confidentiality in all matters, also protecting any data relating to the area of work in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018 and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) 2018.
Technical Scout | Huddersfield Town AFC (Jobs in Sports Performance Analysis TheASPA)
Completed applications must be submitted by 9:00am on Wednesday 1st April 2026. Interviews are likely to take place in mid-April 2026.
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