Academy Regional Scout (Midlands)
Newcastle United
4 days ago
Full-time
On-site
West Midlands Discipline: Football Operations Job type: Permanent Job ref: 009922 Published: about 23 hours ago Expiry date: 24 Jun 2026 08:00
Academy Regional Scout – Midlands
Permanent
Part Time
Midlands
Competitive Salary
Be part of something bigger. Turn potential into performance - helping young players thrive on and off the pitch.
We are the heartbeat of the city. A club with bold ambitions on a global stage and deep roots in our community. If you’re driven to raise the bar and make an impact, you’ll find the platform, the people and the pride to do your best work here.
This is a great opportunity to develop, learn and make a real contribution in a fast-paced and exciting environment.
About the role
Identify and assess high quality players from around the UK who have the capability to sign for the Academy. Develop strong relationships with the appropriate regional Lead and contribute to a target driven approach to identifying and assessing young talent.
What you’ll do
* Identify players from professional and grassroots clubs within the assigned region who have the capability to sign for the Academy.
* Analyse talent by attending and assessing U13–U18 matches.
* Develop intelligence on games, players, competitors and fixtures to inform the regional lead.
* Produce player reports to support recruitment decisions.
* Operate within the Club’s scouting framework and methodology.
* Build relationships internally and externally to support recruitment activity.
* Travel to Newcastle when required to support player and family induction.
* Ensure recruitment activity meets EPPP and governing body regulations.
* Represent and uphold Recruitment Team standards.
The team
You’ll be part of a friendly, supportive and dedicated team who will help you settle in and succeed. We value curiosity, teamwork and a positive approach
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.
How to apply
To access the full job description for this role please click here.
For further information on this role and about the club please visit our careers page.
Please apply as soon as possible as this vacancy may close early should we receive a high volume of suitable candidates.
This position is UK based and requires proof of the right to live and work in the UK. All job offers are conditional upon background checks, including reference history, DBS checks, and verification of your eligibility to work. Please note, we do not sponsor applicants without the right to work in the UK.
Recruitment Agencies – please note that we do not accept unsolicited candidate details. Any candidates submitted without request will be considered direct applicants.
Permanent
Part Time
Midlands
Competitive Salary
Be part of something bigger. Turn potential into performance - helping young players thrive on and off the pitch.
We are the heartbeat of the city. A club with bold ambitions on a global stage and deep roots in our community. If you’re driven to raise the bar and make an impact, you’ll find the platform, the people and the pride to do your best work here.
This is a great opportunity to develop, learn and make a real contribution in a fast-paced and exciting environment.
About the role
Identify and assess high quality players from around the UK who have the capability to sign for the Academy. Develop strong relationships with the appropriate regional Lead and contribute to a target driven approach to identifying and assessing young talent.
What you’ll do
* Identify players from professional and grassroots clubs within the assigned region who have the capability to sign for the Academy.
* Analyse talent by attending and assessing U13–U18 matches.
* Develop intelligence on games, players, competitors and fixtures to inform the regional lead.
* Produce player reports to support recruitment decisions.
* Operate within the Club’s scouting framework and methodology.
* Build relationships internally and externally to support recruitment activity.
* Travel to Newcastle when required to support player and family induction.
* Ensure recruitment activity meets EPPP and governing body regulations.
* Represent and uphold Recruitment Team standards.
The team
You’ll be part of a friendly, supportive and dedicated team who will help you settle in and succeed. We value curiosity, teamwork and a positive approach
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.
How to apply
To access the full job description for this role please click here.
For further information on this role and about the club please visit our careers page.
Please apply as soon as possible as this vacancy may close early should we receive a high volume of suitable candidates.
This position is UK based and requires proof of the right to live and work in the UK. All job offers are conditional upon background checks, including reference history, DBS checks, and verification of your eligibility to work. Please note, we do not sponsor applicants without the right to work in the UK.
Recruitment Agencies – please note that we do not accept unsolicited candidate details. Any candidates submitted without request will be considered direct applicants.