Head Of Scouting at Norwich City Fc

The successful candidate will oversee the club’s scouting processes and methodologies, managing and developing a high-performing team across live scouting, video analysis, and data-informed evaluation. They will be responsible for delivering evidence-based player assessments and recommendations that align with the club’s playing philosophy and strategic objectives. Working closely with senior football leadership, the Head of Scouting will play a central part in sourcing talent that strengthens the squad now and into the future. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and forward-thinking leader to make a significant impact within a progressive, ambitious football club. Key tasks/responsibilities include, but are not limited to: • Lead the club’s global scouting operation to ensure we identify and recruit talent ahead of our competitors • Guide and support the scouting team, fostering a results-focused culture with clear goals and measurable outcomes • Integrate live scouting, video scouting, and data analytics to deliver objective, actionable player evaluations and recommendations • Develop and maintain target lists to ensure the club can remain agile and dynamic at all times • Play a leading a role in the collation and management of market intelligence, ensuring it is consistently recorded, stored, and analysed to support recruitment decisions • Contribute to squad planning and succession planning decisions • Collaborate with the Sporting Director, Assistant Sporting Director and Head Coach to define positional requirements and recruitment priorities • Develop a strong relationship with the Head of Emerging Talent to ensure effective and efficient market coverage in order to optimise the identification and recruitment of emerging talent for our teams • To act in a manner that supports the Club’s Values of Growth, Integrity, Belonging, Resilience, Pride and Commitment Successful candidates will benefit from a comprehensive range of club benefits. This includes (but is not limited to): • Complimentary matchday ticket for home fixtures • 25 days annual leave + bank holidays • Enhanced family friendly leave policies • Pension Scheme with Royal London • Access to Reward Gateway recognition and discount platform • Enhanced CPD opportunities and structured professional development pathways. • The opportunity to get involved in wider club initiatives through a variety of Working Groups. • A range of wellbeing support, including 24/7 access to a GP for employees and their dependents, as well as access to gyms and exercise classes at both Carrow Road & Avant Training Centre. Closing date: 09:00 on Friday 20 March 2026 Norwich City Football Club are committed to ensuring equal opportunities are given to all and welcomes applications from all areas of the community regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnerships. Norwich City Football Club are an equal opportunities employer and recognises the importance of safeguarding children and vulnerable adults in the workplace. Please be aware that a criminal disclosure and identity check will be carried out for this post. Engagement will be subject to a satisfactory DBS disclosure. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (2025) guidance, we may conduct online searches as part of our due diligence processes on shortlisted candidates. Head of Scouting | Norwich City FC (Jobs in Sports Performance Analysis TheASPA) Share this post: Talent Identification & Development Education Manager | The FA 11 Mar 2026 First Team Scout | Glasgow Rangers FC 9 Mar 2026 Senior Academy Scout | Newcastle United 9 Mar 2026 Simply fill in the job  details below and we will add your role to the jobs board This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Copyright © 2025 TheASPA - All Rights Reserved. Powered by We use cookies to analyze website traffic and optimize your website experience. By accepting our use of cookies, your data will be aggregated with all other user data. Welcome! Check out my new announcement.