First Team Scout

JOB TITLE

First Team Scout

DEPARTMENT

First Team Recruitment

RESPONSIBLE TO

First Team Head of Recruitment

RESPONSIBLE FOR

NA

WORKING HOURS

40 hours per week

CONTRACT

Permanent Contract

LOCATION

Remote

BENEFITS

• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance & Health Cash Plan
• 2 x Complimentary home tickets
• Discounted Club merchandise
• Enhanced Leave Payments

JOB SUMMARY

In this role, you will assess players identified through the club’s internal scouting and recruitment systems and provide clear recommendations to support the continued strengthening of Swansea City’s First Team squad.

The role will primarily involve video-based scouting, supplemented by live assessments where required. The successful candidate should therefore be confident and proficient in the use of technology and digital scouting platforms, while also being willing and available to travel occasionally to undertake live scouting assignments.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Identify potential recruitment targets through a combination of video scouting, live observation and traditional scouting methods.
• Complete high-quality video and live scouting assessments, ensuring all reports are accurately recorded and maintained within the club’s scouting system.
• Produce video playlists and supporting content on identified player targets for presentation to coaching staff and key stakeholders, as well as to support wider recruitment discussions and decision-making.
• Liaise professionally with agents and relevant external contacts to gather transfer-related intelligence and maintain an up-to-date understanding of potential opportunities within the transfer market.
• Maintain a strong understanding of the First Team’s game model, playing philosophy and positional profiles to ensure player assessments are aligned with the club’s recruitment requirements.
• Work closely with the Recruitment Operations & Analysis Lead to support the department’s day-to-day recruitment processes and priorities.
• Collaborate with the Data & Analytics team to support the continued development and improvement of the club’s talent identification and player assessment processes.
• Develop and maintain a strong network within designated markets, proactively gathering relevant player, club and transfer intelligence.
• Communicate effectively with other members of the Recruitment department, sharing knowledge and proactively highlighting relevant players, market developments and recruitment opportunities.
• Demonstrate the adaptability and agility required within a First Team Recruitment environment, particularly during high-demand periods such as transfer windows.
• Undertake ad-hoc projects and additional responsibilities as required to support the wider objectives of the Recruitment department and First Team.