Department Academy
Report to Head of Academy Recruitment
Location Lanarkshire, Scotland
Salary Competitive salary plus excellent employee benefits.
Hours Part-time, 5 hours per week. Includes evenings and weekends.
Closing Date 8 February 2026 - Close of play
Heart of Midlothian Football Club is a Premiership Scottish Professional Football Club based in Edinburgh with Elite Academy Status. The Club is looking to recruit a Girls Academy Scout to work in Lanarkshire, Scotland. This is an exciting opportunity for candidates who have previous scouting experience and are passionate about identifying talented young players.
The successful candidate will be responsible for attending matches within their designated geographical area, and further afield when requested, to identify players who have the potential to develop into Heart of Midlothian FC players as per the requirements of the Academy.
Academy Scout Responsibilities:
- Ensure adequate coverage of matches within the Lanarkshire area as well as NextGen and identify players based on recruitment priorities.
- Have a strong understanding of the signed Academy player profiles and group succession plans to highlight recruitment priorities across all your assigned age groups.
- Upload reports to the online system as per the weekly deadline, as detailed by the Head of Academy Recruitment.
- Support in providing feedback to parents of players who attend the Club on trial.
- Assist in any other related duties that may be required by the Head of Academy Recruitment, Academy Director, or any other senior Academy staff member.
Essential Experience, Qualifications & Requirements:
- SFA Talent ID Level 1.3 ( Desirable ).
- Knowledge and understanding of SFA scouting criteria and protocols.
- Previous scouting experience, particularly within an Elite Football Academy ( Desirable ).
- Currently based in Lanarkshire or can reliably commute to Lanarkshire and other locations as per the needs of the position.
- Able to evidence the Legal Right to Work in the UK.
- Valid UK driving licence.
Essential Skills & Abilities:
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Commitment to professional development.
- A strong work ethic with a passion for football.
- Excellent timekeeping and the ability to manage own time effectively.
- A high standard of professionalism and confidentiality.
- Confident IT user with basic computer skills.
What’s in it for you?
- Be part of an Elite Academy environment striving for constant improvement.
- Use of top of the range facilities.
- Opportunity for professional development.
- Hearts Way curriculum runningfromU8s-U19s.
How to apply: If you think that you are suitable for the position and meet the criteria above, please send a Covering Letter and CV to Recruitment@homplc.co.uk .
The role will have regular contact with children, and it is therefore required by law to have a Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) check through Disclosure Scotland as a condition of employment.
Due to a high volume of applications, the advert may be closed earlier than the closing date stated above.
HEART OF MIDLOTHIAN FOOTBALL CLUB IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER AND FULLY COMMITTED TO THE SAFEGUARDING AND WELFARE OF VULNERABLE GROUPS.
HEART OF MIDLOTHIAN IS A LIVING WAGE ACCREDITED COMPANY.