Jill Scott

Former Professional England Footballer

  • UEFA Women’s Euro 2022 Winner
  • England’s Second-Most Capped International Footballer
  • I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here 2022 Winner

Jill Scott MBE is a renowned figure in women’s football, celebrated for her remarkable career spanning over 18 years. As a professional footballer, she has represented top teams in the Women’s Super League, including Sunderland, Everton, and Manchester City. Throughout her time at these clubs, Jill consistently demonstrated exceptional performance, earning accolades such as the FA Tesco Player’s Player of the Year and contributing to multiple team victories in domestic competitions. Her long-standing presence in the England national team, where she earned over 150 caps, highlights her endurance and dedication to the sport at the highest level.

At the international level, Jill Scott has been a key player for the Lionesses, debuting in 2006 and competing in multiple major tournaments, including the FIFA Women’s World Cup and UEFA Women’s European Championships. She was a crucial part of the team that won the 2022 UEFA Women’s Euro, showcasing her leadership and experience on the pitch. Beyond her footballing success, Jill has become a symbol of resilience and commitment, qualities that make her an inspiring role model for both athletes and non-athletes alike.

Off the pitch, Jill’s influence extends into the public sphere, where she has embraced new roles that highlight her versatility. In 2022, she won the hearts of the nation by claiming the title of Queen of the Jungle on “I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!” Her down-to-earth nature and strong work ethic resonated with viewers, further cementing her reputation as an inspiring figure beyond football. Jill’s ability to excel in different environments speaks to her adaptability, perseverance, and mental toughness — traits essential to high performance in any field.

Jill Scott is now a sought-after speaker, using her experiences to motivate and inspire audiences. Her journey through elite sport, combined with her humility and charm, makes her a powerful voice on topics such as leadership, teamwork, and overcoming challenges. Audiences turn to Jill for her authentic insight into what it takes to achieve success, making her a highly requested speaker for high-performance events.

Official Testimonials

Jill Scott is regularly booked to engage audiences at events, read their latest feedback below:

“She has played a hugely influential part in our women’s team’s various successes during that time, but has also endeared herself to everybody at the club as well – she is one of football’s finest characters and we’re incredibly proud to have had her represent us for such a length of time.”

Manchester City

“Just wanted to drop a note to say thank you so much for arranging Sir Geoff, Kelly & Jill for our event yesterday. All three were lovely guests and entertained our audience, the session went really well and we had strong engagement on the day during the Q&A”

Megan, Meta

She was brilliant – very genuine, rich content (great answers) and just so composed too – what winning style.

Collette, CWMedia-UK

“I think everyone was starry-eyed after she had finished speaking and she was so generous with her time in talking to members of the audience, especially those who have daughters who play football.  One very seasoned business person in the audience said that she was the best speaker he had ever heard.”

Sara, Staffordshire Chamber of Commerce

“We’ve had some great feedback from the local school and employees at the firm who got the opportunity to meet Jill, really appreciated how engaging Jill was with people throughout the day. It seemed like she enjoyed meeting the kids and answering their questions, meeting Steve from AFCB, and even giving some advice to our new women’s team.”

Thomas, JP Morgan

“Jill is a natural presenter who had an instant rapport with the audience. Everyone enjoyed hearing about her journey, from being a young fan of the beautiful game to becoming a top international player. The audience admired the way she overcame the challenges of her early career to triumph with the Lionesses and become Queen of the Jungle. She was a pleasure to work with and full of genuine enthusiasm, which quickly rubbed off on everyone who attended her session.”

Jamie, Learning Programme Manager, Ministry of Defence

“We were absolutely delighted to have the opportunity to collaborate with Champions Speaker Agency for our recent EMEA diversity event. Throughout the entire process, Champions exhibited an impressive selection of speakers, demonstrating their exceptional range and accommodating our specific requirements flawlessly. In particular, our experience working with Nicola and her dedicated team to secure Jill Scott as a remarkable panelist was truly exceptional.”

Tom Upshall, J.P. Morgan

To enquire about Jill Scott for your event or corporate function, simply contact us via agent@high-performance-speakers.com or call a booking agent on 0203 0070 319.