Norwich City Football Club
Suffolk Pre Academy Scout
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Job Description: Casual Scout
Norwich City Football Club is looking to recruit a Scout on a casual basis to identify and recruit talented Academy footballers that have the potential to sign for Norwich City Academy. Due to the ad hoc nature of the role, the candidate will need to be based in, or close to the West / Central Suffolk area.
About the Role
The Elite Player Performance Plan (EPPP) is a long-term plan introduced by the Premier League to promote the development of a world-leading Academy system. It aims to deliver an environment that promotes excellence, nurtures talent, and systematically converts this talent into professional players capable of playing First Team football at the Club that develops them. Within the plan, professional Clubs are awarded a categorisation for their Academy, depending on their ability to fulfil the criteria outlined above. Our Academy has been awarded the highest possible status (Category One).
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Scouts are required to assist with Scouting and Recruitment, providing a systematic coverage of local grassroots Football in order to identify realistic recruitment targets for the Academy at Norwich City Football Club.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with Scouting and Recruitment
- Provide systematic coverage of local grassroots Football
- Identify realistic recruitment targets for the Academy
Key Requirements
- Minimum of 1 year of scouting experience
- Knowledge of local grassroots football
- Experience or a background in scouting
- Self-motivated and committed
- A strategic planner, organiser, and coordinator
- Confident with the ability to work individually and as part of a successful team
- A ‘people person’ with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Computer literate
- Full driving license
Benefits
Successful applicants will be paid an hourly rate which will be systematically reviewed so that high achievers are offered higher remuneration and more games to watch.
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How to Apply
Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to join the Canaries. Click ‘Apply’ now to become one of our Casual Pre-Academy Scouts!
Important Information
- Closing date: Friday, 17th July 2026
- Norwich City Football Club is an equal opportunities employer and recognises the importance of safeguarding children and vulnerable adults in the workplace. Please be aware that a criminal disclosure and identity check will be carried out for this post. Engagement will be subject to a satisfactory DBS disclosure.
- Norwich City Football Club is committed to ensuring equal opportunities are given to all and welcomes applications from all areas of the community regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnerships.
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