Academy Scout (Part Time)

Derby County Football Club, established in 1884, is one of the founder members of the English Football League and has a rich and varied history, including two First Division titles in 1972 and 1975 and an FA Cup success in 1946. The club are currently playing in the Sky Bet Championship, the second tier of English Football following their promotion from League One in the 2023/24 season, and is under the management of Head Coach Paul Warne. The club also boasts a successful and respected Category One Academy, a status which has been held since 2014, and a Women’s side competing in the FA Women’s National League Northern Premier Division. Derby County recently embarked on an exciting new era following the change in ownership to Clowes Developments (UK) Limited, in the summer of 2022. Our track record of producing talent is outstanding, and we intend to protect that proud legacy, investing in key roles within the club to build on the foundations in place for success.

Derby County Football Club has a number of fantastic opportunities to join our Category One Academy as an Academy Scout.

Our Academy vision is to continue to provide talented, well balanced young professional footballers for Derby County's first-team squad and become recognised as the ‘Academy of Choice’ for young players within our local area and beyond.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide key support to the Lead Pre-Academy Co-ordinator (U6-U8), Local Recruitment Officer (U7-U11) & U12-U16 Lead Recruitment Officer in the identification and assessment of youth players who show potential within local games and tournaments.
  • To build an in-depth specialist knowledge and database of the youth market to supplement a broad knowledge regionally.
  • Provide written performance reports from live games.
  • Develop an in-depth knowledge and opinion of players within the existing Derby County Academy age groups.
  • Promoting a positive market identity of Derby County with representatives, clubs, federations, families and all key stakeholders.
  • Ability to cover a minimum of 1 fixture per week, including weekends and weekdays.
  • Look to build their own network of contacts.


    • Personal characteristics and experience:

  • Working knowledge of PL Youth Development Regulations.
  • Working knowledge of youth football at multiple levels.
  • Experience of writing match & player reports.
  • Demonstrable experience of scouting role within a Football league club previously


    • Essential Qualifications

  • Minimum level 2 FA Talent ID (Desirable)
  • FA Safeguarding and First Aid


    • This part-time role has no fixed hours. Please note that it will be home-based, with expected travel across the assigned region.

    Successful candidates will receive a competitive match fee.

    Our Academy Recruitment department can provide information on remuneration and the application process. To find out more information or register your interest, please contact [email protected].

    Derby County Football Club is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

    As part of the Club's commitment to providing a safe environment for children and young people, applicants should be aware that this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Criminal Record Check.

    Derby County Football Club is an Inclusive Club for all and is committed to Equality and Diversity.