We’re looking for an individual with an excellent knowledge of youth football within the South UK market to join our team as a South Regional Manager Academy. In this role within the Academy, you will be responsible for leading the UK South scouting between the ages of U13 – U21. You will lead part time regional scouts and ensure coverage is planned on a weekly basis across the regions. You will bring relevant players to discussion on weekly calls and ensure reports, information and video is up to date for all players of interest.What will you be doing?Coordinate fixtures on a weekly basis for South UK academy scoutsBuild detailed work on players of interest via reports and videoBring players of interest to weekly calls and present to senior staffManage and support regional Southern Academy scoutsAccrue market information within the marketplaceTravel outside of region for key crossover work within the UK (and sometimes abroad)Who are we looking for?To be successful in this role, you will have a deep understanding of the South UK market with proven experience of working within academy professional youth football. You will have a good understanding of youth football and specifically long-term youth development. You will have leading knowledge information and intelligence relating to the South including key South tournaments and fixtures. You will have excellent organisation and detailed planning for South fixture coverage with advanced planning for senior academy staffYou can assess players in a variety of contexts at youth level and provide professional feedback to regional / part time scouts on regional players. You can work accurately keeping information on all relevant players on Insight database up to date. You will have good communication skills both internally and externally with key stakeholders within youth football.You will be able to work flexibly across the week including evenings & weekends.Why should you apply?This is a full-time permanent role.To reward your hard work and commitment we offer a competitive salary, 25 days holiday (plus 8 bank holidays and the option to purchase up to an additional 5 days) and a contributory pension scheme.You will have access to our benefits kit bag where you can get high street discounts, and a selection of benefit schemes you can join. There are opportunities to get involved with volunteering through our LFC Foundation to give back to the local community.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
