Location:

Manchester, GB

Opening Date: 22 Nov 2024

Full Time / Part Time: Variable Hours

Contract Type: Other Casual

Closing Date of Applications – 06/12/2024

Please note this is as a casual role focused on the East/East Anglia region

To be considered please ensure you upload a cv and cover letter

Purpose

You’ll support the identification and assessment of youth players of potential interest for City Football Group (CFG) teams (Manchester City (main focus), New York City, Melbourne City) associated clubs (Yokohama F.Marinos, Shinju, Montevideo City Torque, Mumbai City, Lommel SK, Girona FC, ES Troyes AC and Palermo FC) and potential future clients.

Our Story

Manchester City is an English Premier League club whose roots began in East Manchester. From its first incarnation as St Mark’s West Gorton in 1880, the club became Manchester City FC in 1894. Behind each title lies emotion, moments and memories that resonate with millions of supporters around the world. Manchester City fans are known for their commitment and togetherness, as a Club that fights to the end.

Your Impact

Provide key support to our UK and International Youth Scouting & Recruitment Managers in the identification and assessment of youth players (U13 - U18) of potential interest in domestic games and tournaments.
To build an in-depth specialist knowledge and database of the youth (U13-U18) market to supplement a broad knowledge nationally.
Provide written performance reports from live games and/or video content to support the cross-checking of domestic /international talent.
Occasional national/International travel for cross-referencing of international and domestic talent.
Develop an in-depth knowledge and opinion of players within the existing CFG Academy age groups.
To contribute where possible to any projects that the Global Football Talent Management department may ask of you in support of the CFG teams and clients.
Promoting a positive market identity of the City Football Group with agents, representatives, clubs, federations, families and all key stakeholders.
Support the Talent ID and recruitment process with video content from live and video-based talent identification on relevant players, as required within the needs of CFG.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Essential

Minimum level 1 FA Talent ID
Working knowledge of category 1-3 academy functions
Working knowledge of PL Youth Development Regulations
Working knowledge of youth football at multiple levels in the North-East London / East Anglia region of England.
Experience using a range of IT software
Experience of using Scout 7/Instat
FA Safeguarding and First Aid
Driving License

Desirable

FA Coaching Qualifications
Level 1 FA Talent ID
Experience writing scouting reports

City Football Group promotes equal opportunities in employment and we positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

We will screen all applicants and select candidates whose skills and experience seem to meet our needs. We will carefully consider your application during the initial screening and will contact you only if you are selected for an interview.

Employment is subject to the provision of proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

Due to our safeguarding promise, all UK based CFG roles will be subject to a DBS check upon commencing employment with us. This will be either a basic, standard or enhanced check depending on the job role and responsibilities.

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Casual Talent ID Scout (North London/ East Anglia)