Senior Technical Scout

Reports to

Head of Recruitment

Hours of Work

Full time – to suit hours of role

Direct reports

Technical Scouts and Interns

Location

Training Ground, Stadium

Job Role

Take a leading role in the identification, profiling, and evaluation of potential player targets for the First Team and affiliated clubs within the ownership group. The role will focus on in-depth scouting and analysis across domestic and international markets, supporting the club’s overall recruitment strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• A key decision maker in player scouting and profiling process for the First Team and affiliated clubs within the ownership group, integrating data-driven analysis with both live and videobased assessments.
• Produce comprehensive scouting reports and player dossiers to support recruitment decisions.
• Present detailed video packages and visual breakdowns of recruitment targets to senior staff.
• Integrate data insights into player evaluations, using the club’s player statistical database.
• Maintain and develop the club’s positional databases with updated profiles, reports, and ratings.
• Attend domestic and international fixtures to evaluate players in live games.
• Build strong knowledge of relevant player markets and maintain an up-to-date watchlist of potential targets.
• Identify standout talent and recommend further scouting by senior staff.
• Work with the Analysis Department to align profiling outputs with the club’s playing philosophy and performance needs.
• Support the coordination of scouting assignments when required.
• Contribute to the development of internal scouting processes and systems.
• Mentor and set task management of interns and Technical Scouts.
• Attend recruitment meetings and provide input based on scouting intelligence.
• Perform any other duties as required by the Head of Recruitment or Management Team.

Health and Safety

To take responsibility for your own health, safety and welfare, ensuring compliance with Cardiff City Football Club’s Health and Safety Policy, procedures and safe systems of work.

Data Protection

To take responsibility for the protection of personal data and confidential information, ensuring compliance with General Data Protection Regulations and Cardiff City Football Clubs Data Protection Policy.

Training & Development

To undertake all reasonable training, learning and development activity designed to support you in your role.

Diversity and Equality

To be responsible for your own behaviour and act in a manner that avoids and discourages any form of discrimination or harassment; to comply with Cardiff City Football Club’s Equal Opportunities Policy.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required

• A minimum of three years’ experience at 1st team level of a professional football club.
• In-depth knowledge of players and teams across key leagues and levels, with an ability to translate observations into tactical and individual performance insights.
• Proven experience using scouting and analysis tools such as Wyscout, HUDL, Sportscode.
• Familiarity with data-driven platforms (e.g., Statsbomb, SkillCorner, ScoutHub, TransferRoom) is an advantage.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, with a flexible and proactive mindset.
• Experience preparing and presenting scouting reports to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Professional conduct with strong discretion and confidentiality.

Equality

Cardiff City Football Club promotes equal opportunities in employment 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.

Safer Recruitment Policy

Cardiff City Football Club operates a ‘safer recruitment policy’ and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appropriate reference checks and Enhanced Level Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks form a significant part of this recruitment process.

Applications

Please submit your applications to [email protected] by 26th April 2025.