We are looking for an individual based within Portugal or Spain with proven Scouting & Recruitment experience to join our Liverpool FC team as a Regional Scout.In this role, you will ensure that LFC are always at the forefront of identifying potential targets in both the senior and global talent spaces.You will be responsible for live and video player appraisal to complete in-depth technical scouting reports, collation of relevant player information, analysis of market insights and trends, on top of maintaining relationships with key agents and contacts. What will you be doing?In-depth analysis of players in order to provide definitive shortlists of targets for potential recruitment at Liverpool Football ClubAttend and observe key live fixtures as directed by the scouting leadership teamCreate comprehensive scouting reports on target players (from both video and live scouting)Establish and maintain key connections with football specific contacts and agents in Portugal and SpainProvide market insights into relevant transfer business, trends and opportunities relating to the Portuguese and Spanish regions.Work closely with the analysis team to maintain an up-to-date video database on focus playersWho are we looking for?To be successful in this role, you will have a proven track record of Scouting and Recruitment at an elite club, with a focus on the Portuguese and Spanish markets. You would, ideally, hold the FA Talent ID Level 3 (or similar education) or above.Along with holding a wide network of relevant contacts, you will also have an understanding of the best talents currently in Portugal and Spain, along with key financial trends. You will have in-depth expertise and experience in identifying talent with the ability to provide thorough technical analysis on players of varying ages. You will be experienced in creating video playlists using scouting platforms (WyScout, EyeBall).You’ll be highly organised and proactive to organise demanding fixture schedules. You will be adaptable and flexible to work within a rapidly changing environment. Having a positive mindset, you work well independently and as part of a team.Due to the nature of the role, you must have the right to live and work in Portugal and Spain and be able to work flexibly across the week including evenings & weekends.As there is a requirement to attend live matches, you must have a valid driving licence and access to a vehicle. Additionally, you must be multilingual in order to communicate fluently in English and Portuguese/SpanishWhy should you apply?This is a full-time permanent role working in Portugal and Spain.At Liverpool Football Club, we have an unwavering commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and are always looking to making a positive difference in the communities that we operate within.We are proud of our achievements in this area; maintaining the Premier League Equality Standard Advanced Level, becoming a founding signatory of the Football Association’s Football Leadership Diversity Code and being recognised as a leader in this important area on and off the pitch.We take our responsibilities in this area seriously and through the work being done across the club,we are committed to increasing the diversity of our people and becoming an increasingly inclusive workplace for all.We are committed to hiring great people representative of diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills across our entire business. If you share our enthusiasm and passion for inclusivity, then we want to hear from you.Liverpool FC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all Colleagues and Volunteers to share this commitment. This role is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.#LFCJobs
