Company Name:
Northampton Town
Location:
Northampton
Vacancy Type:
Volunteer
Position:
Academy Non-Coaching
Advertising End Date:
26 Jun 2026

About The Role

Main Role
To assist and support the Head Of Emerging Talent in the identification and assessment of football players for the academy pathway.
Responsibilities
  • Work alongside the Head Of Emerging Talent to identify appropriate players across academy age groups.
  • Attend matches allocated by the Head Of Emerging Talent and provide player feedback through the club’s internal recruitment platform.
  • Build and maintain a dynamic list of identified players in line with academy targets.
  • Watch a range of grassroots and academy football to assess player ability and identify potential academy-standard players.
  • Attend tournaments and festivals throughout the off-season to support continued recruitment.
  • Contribute positively to the ongoing development of the Recruitment Department.
  • Work collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary academy team to support the development of young players.
  • Attend Academy & Club CPD sessions as required to maintain knowledge of levels and profiles required.

About The Candidate

Qualifications & Experience
  • FA Level 1 Talent ID – Essential
  • FA Level 2 Talent ID – Desirable / Working Towards
  • Previous experience within football scouting or recruitment – Desirable
  • Good understanding of scouting protocols and recruitment processes – Essential
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Commitment to following all club safeguarding and operational procedures
Person Specification
  • Confident communicator with the ability to build rapport with team Managers and families
  • Enthusiastic, motivated and ambitious individual
  • Proactive and organised with high personal standards
  • Committed to achieving department objectives
  • Flexible with a willingness to learn and develop
A full UK driving licence and access to a suitable vehicle is essential.
Applicants must also hold a valid FA Safeguarding Children Certificate.
Due to this role involving regulated activity, successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check.

About The Club

https://www.ntfc.co.uk/
 
https://www.ntfc.co.uk/policies/safeguarding

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