Job Title: Academy Scouting Representative

Location: Eastbourne, East Sussex

Salary: Dependant on game quota for the season

Job Type: Permanent, Part Time (Evenings and Weekends)

Close Date: 30th July 2024

About Brighton & Hove Albion Foundation

We are the official charity of Brighton and Hove Albion FC, using the power of football to change lives. We are passionate about delivering high quality, inclusive and impactful community programmes that help children, young people, and adults get active, learn new skills and improve their wellbeing throughout Sussex. If you share our commitment to making a difference in our communities then we'd love you to be part of the team.

Help us find our future talent at Brighton and Hove Albion Football Club!

Can you help us find the next up–and–coming superstar As a Academy Scouting Representative for Brighton, you will be responsible for the identification and recruitment of players in the Eastbourne area to supply our development centre program with the best potential talent.

You will be set an amount of games to attend during the season and you will comply with all scouting protocols and keep up to date records of all games attended during the season.

This is a great flexible and part–time opportunity watching matches in the evenings and weekends.

Have you got what it takes to be an Academy Scouting Representative

We are looking for someone who has an eye for talent and a strong network of connections. It essential that you have a clear understanding of the Academy system and the professional football environment. You will have FA Talent ID Level 1 Award and hold a valid FA Safeguarding Children Workshop Certificate or be willing to undertake this training if successful.

Our values play a pivotal role in our success

Our values are a set of filters through which we deliver to each other, our fans, our partners and our sponsors. As a team we live and breathe these values:

– Treat People Well

– Exceed Expectations

– Aim High. Never Give Up

– Act with Integrity

– Make it Special

Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Our core values mean that we have a strong ethical culture which allows us to meet the needs of our diverse audience, both on and off the pitch.

We encourage Academy Scouting Representative applications from individuals regardless of their age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnership. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application, do not hesitate to get in touch with our People and Culture team.

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 is a UK based job. It is unlawful to employ a person who does not have permission to live and work in the UK.

All offers of employment for this role are subject to background checks, including criminal (DBS) and right to work, as well as a full reference history. We do not offer sponsorship for applicants who do not have the right to work in the UK.

Application Process:

To submit your application for this exciting Academy Scouting Representative opportunity, please click 'Apply' now.

Applications close 30th July 2024.