Overview
Academy Scouting Coordinator
Permanent
Newcastle Upon Tyne
Competitive Salary
We are the heartbeat of the city. Come and be a part of a long and proud history where we strive to be the best in everything we do, on and off the pitch. Bringing the people and communities together, join the Newcastle United Family, as we embark on the next steps of our exciting journey.
About the role
We are looking for an experienced Academy Scouting Coordinator to act as the central link between all internal and external scouting activities within our academy structure. You will lead and manage scouting coverage across the academy, ensuring an effective and strategic coverage plan is in place. Your role will involve collaborating with various departments, maintaining a thorough understanding of scouting rules and regulations, and providing detailed feedback on scouting coverage.
You will act as the key contact for all incoming and outgoing scout requests, ensuring timely communication and follow-up. You will collaborate with the Recruitment Operations Manager and Match Day Operations Team to establish a clear Scouting & Matchday Policy, maintain and update the Scout Schedule Planner, and provide feedback on scouting coverage locally, nationally, and internationally.
Additionally, you will attend Academy home games, use the internal scouting system to assign reported players to appropriate shortlists, and provide monthly coverage updates and progress tracking reports.
Your impact
You will hold an undergraduate degree in a sport-related discipline (or equivalent relevant qualification) and will have a good knowledge of football with the ability to work flexibly and maintain strict confidentiality. You will possess strong interpersonal and communication skill and the ability to embrace change and meet strict deadlines.
With a growth mindset you will have a good understanding of how data insight can contribute to recruitment development in an elite-level football environment, ideally within an academy setting.
About the team
Our knowledgeable Academy Recruitment Team are passionate about securing the best future talent for Newcastle United.
Location
This role is based in Newcastle upon Tyne at our Academy. Please note, if you are not located in the Northeast and unable to relocate, we regret that we will not be able to progress your application.
Why choose us?
We’ve got a range of great benefits and rewards, from flexible ways of working, participation in our non-contractual employee bonus scheme, NUFC life assurance, free parking, discount at Shearers Bar and the Club Shop, Helping Hand – where you can access free GP appointments, Wellbeing Resources, Legal and Financial Support, pension contribution, free lunch and the best part, free tea and coffee. In addition, we run a salary sacrifice scheme which includes, tech, car, cycle to work and many more.
United As One
We’re committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and believe in equal opportunities for all. We recognise that the diversity of our people is one of our greatest strengths. We work together to reflect the communities we serve and to maintain an inclusive environment in which everyone can be their authentic self and is enabled to achieve their full potential.
Safeguarding
We’re committed to being a place where everyone is safe, heard, valued and able to thrive so we place high value on the safeguarding and welfare of everyone we engage with.
For further information on this role and about the club and our values please visit our careers page. To access the Job Description please click here.
Please apply as soon as possible as this vacancy may close early should we receive a high volume of suitable candidates.
Recruitment Agencies – please note that we do not accept unsolicited / speculative candidate details or applications. Any candidates supplied, unless formally requested, will be taken as a direct / free candidate.
Job Expiry Date: 2025-09-16 11:30:00
