Role: Academy London Recruitment Manager Hours: Full time Location: London area with occasional travel to the American Express Elite Football Performance Centre, Lancing Contract Type: Permanent Deadline Day: 16th April 2026 About Brighton and Hove Albion FC We compete at the highest levels of football on a global stage while embracing our Sussex community spirit. At the heart of everything we do is our commitment to high performance, professional excellence, and making a positive impact. Scouting out footballing stars across London In this role you will be responsible for identifying and monitoring player talent within the London region, focusing on Academy and Grassroots players in the U14-U16 age groups. Throughout the season, you will attend fixtures regularly, during weekends and evenings, to ensure thorough regional coverage. Accurate, detailed, and timely records of all matches attended will be maintained, with reports shared via the Academy scouting database. Using the Club s approved match and player reporting formats, you will produce high-quality player reports to support our recruitment objectives. Your scouting background We re seeking a highly perceptive individual with a sharp eye for emerging talent and a well-established network within the football community. You ll bring a deep understanding of the rules and regulations that govern player recruitment, along with proven expertise in the structure and strategy of youth football development. Our values a