Preston North End Football Club are looking to recruit a Lead Academy Scout to cover the Manchester area. You will be expected to cover a minimum of three games per week.
* You are expected to attend live grassroots and Academy football games on a frequent basis (a maximum of three paid games per week). Attendance at each game should be approved by the Head of Academy Recruitment, Academy Senior Scout or Analysis, Recruitment and Administration support.
* You are expected to submit a player report onto the Academy's Performance Management Application software (PMA) centralised system.
* You are required to report any relevant information that may concern potential player targets back to the Head of Academy Recruitment, Academy Senior Scout, or Analysis, Recruitment and Administration support.
* The ideal candidate should have prior experience working within an academy football environment with extensive knowledge of both players and clubs within their region.
What can you expect in return?
* You will be provided with a club uniform.
* You will also benefit from collaborating with an outstanding team of accomplished professionals across a range of diverse, exciting, and varied departments.
Pay
You will be paid an hourly rate of pay of £12.88 for travel time, game time and administration time. You will also receive expenses for your mileage/per mile.
You will receive holiday pay.
Find out more by visiting our website: www.pne.com
The closing date is the 5th of July 2026.
Applications will only be shortlisted week commencing the 6th of July 2026.
Interviews will be held in person week commencing the 13th of July 2026.