Lead Technical Scout

Rangers FC is seeking an experienced Lead Technical Scout to join its First Team Recruitment Department. Reporting to the Head of Recruitment, you'll lead technical scouting across key strategic markets, combining video analysis, live scouting and data intelligence to identify players capable of succeeding at Rangers FC. As Lead Technical Scout, you'll take ownership of technical scouting across Serbia, Austria and Portugal, building expert market knowledge while managing player watchlists, succession planning and recruitment recommendations. You'll also oversee the club's Data Standouts Technical Scouting process, integrating data and video analysis to identify high-potential players and present evidence-based recommendations to senior recruitment staff. Working closely with the Chief Scout, Scouting Co-ordinator and Data Insights Lead, you'll play a key role in shaping recruitment strategy and supporting decision-making throughout the transfer window. • Lead technical scouting across Serbia, Austria and Portugal. • Build comprehensive knowledge of assigned recruitment markets. • Maintain player watchlists, succession plans and ongoing monitoring. • Produce detailed technical scouting reports and player recommendations. • Assess players against the club's recruitment priorities. • Manage the Data Standouts Technical Scouting workstream. • Collaborate with the Data Insights Lead to integrate data and technical scouting. • Provide technical context through detailed video analysis. • Produce player dossiers, comparison reports, video playlists and recruitment presentations. • Support recruitment meetings during transfer windows. • Chair the weekly Technical Scouting Meeting. • Coordinate technical recommendations and recruitment priorities. • Promote consistency in player evaluation across the recruitment department. • Identify opportunities to improve scouting workflows and recruitment efficiency. Applicants should demonstrate: • Relevant academic or vocational qualifications (or equivalent experience). • Extensive experience within professional football in scouting or performance analysis. • Strong understanding of talent identification and recruitment processes. • Knowledge of domestic and international football markets. • Excellent technical skills using: • Hudl Sportscode • Hudl Studio • Piero • Experience integrating data into recruitment and player evaluation. • Excellent video editing and presentation skills. • Strong communication, organisational and analytical skills. • A collaborative mindset and passion for identifying talent. • Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and bank holidays. • FA Level 3 Talent Identification qualification (or working towards). This is an exciting opportunity to work within the recruitment department of one of Scotland's biggest clubs, helping shape First Team recruitment through the integration of technical scouting, video analysis and data intelligence. You'll collaborate with senior recruitment staff while contributing to innovative recruitment processes and long-term squad planning. Rangers FC is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of background. The club also supports members of the armed forces community and is committed to continuous professional development across all staff. If you're passionate about technical scouting, recruitment analysis and talent identification, this is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in Rangers FC's First Team recruitment strategy. Lead Technical Scout | Rangers FC (Jobs in Sports Performance Analysis TheASPA) #TalentIdentification #TechnicalScouting #RecruitmentAnalysis #FootballRecruitment #PerformanceAnalysis #RangersFC #SportsJobs #ASPA Share this post: Performance Analyst (England Women Pathway Consultant) | ECB 8 Aug 2026 Men's First Team Analyst | Walsall FC 5 Aug 2026 First Team Analyst | Celtic FC 5 Aug 2026 Whether you're recruiting a performance analyst, intern, placement student or practitioner, simply complete the form below and we'll publish your vacancy on the ASPA 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.