Vacancy: Volunteer Scouts

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Cambridge United Academy are seeking Volunteer Scouts...

This position is for a driven individual who is enthusiastic, hardworking and possesses the skillset to work in our elite environment. Reporting into our Head of Academy Recruitment the successful applicant will be responsible for identifying and recruitment of players across the player performance pathway.

Reporting into our Head of Academy Recruitment the successful applicant will be responsible for identifying and recruitment of players across the player performance pathway.

The role will consist of watching regular fixtures as well as completing reports on players to support the identification process for Cambridge United.

  • Undertake Scouting Assignments as agreed with Head of Academy Recruitment
  • Liaise with Head of Academy Recruitment to provide updates on scouting outcomes
  • Complete scout reports on assignments
  • Attend Scout meetings and CPD Events
  • Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders
  • Scout both grassroots and academy matches
  • Identify players of a suitable level to potentially join Cambridge United’s Academy system
  • Build up knowledge of the best players in their area and present findings to Head of Academy Recruitment

For a full job description, please click here. For more information and to apply, please click here.

The Application Closing Date is Friday 23 May 2025.

Cambridge United FC is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a supportive and inclusive working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit.

We do not discriminate against staff on the basis of age, race, nationality, ethnic origin, religious or political belief or affiliation, trade union membership, gender, gender reassignment, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, sexual orientation, disability, socio-economic background or any other inappropriate distinction or characteristic covered by the Equality Act 2010