Lead Recruitment Analyst Womens at Newcastle United

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 Women’s Family, as we embark on the next steps of our exciting journey. As Lead Recruitment Analyst, you’ll drive our player recruitment strategy by linking live and video scouting with robust data insights. You will manage the operational and analytical engine of the department – curating evidence, creating clarity, and delivering recommendations that align with the vision of the Head of Recruitment & Analysis and the Director of Women’s Football. • Player Identification & Scouting • Conduct video and live scouting across senior and emerging markets • Produce detailed scouting reports and presentations aligned with club philosophy • Build and manage positional scouting lists • Perform due diligence and background checks on potential recruits • Data & Performance Analysis • Use Sportscode, telestration, and video tools to create clips and evidence • Integrate performance data into scouting reports • Maintain a video and data library of target players • Market Intelligence & Benchmarking • Research salaries, bonuses, and transfer trends for negotiations • Monitor domestic and international markets for opportunities • Operations & Process Management • Manage/ information flow across the scouting network • Significant experience in professional football recruitment/scouting • Expertise in video analysis platforms (Sportscode, telestration) • Strong data literacy and ability to translate insights into recommendations • Excellent communication and presentation skills • Organised, detail-oriented, and collaborative • Flexibility for travel and live match attendance • Background: Substantial experience in professional football recruitment, analysis or scouting • Technical craft: Strong expertise with video analysis platforms (e.g. Sportscode, telestration) and a high level of data literacy – able to translate insights into clear recommendations • Communication: Excellent written and verbal skills, with the ability to produce concise reports and impactful presentations • Ways of working: Organised, collaborative, and detail‑driven; flexible to attend live matches and travel domestically/ internationally as required Essential • Degree in Sports Science, Performance Analysis or related field. • FA Talent ID Level 2. Desirable • Master’s degree in related field. • FA Talent ID Level 3. 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 Shearer’s 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. 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. 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. 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. Share this post: First Team Scout | Glasgow Rangers FC 9 Mar 2026 Senior Academy Scout | Newcastle United 9 Mar 2026 Academy Scouting Operations Manager | Newcastle United 9 Mar 2026 Simply fill in the job  details below and we will add your role to the 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. Welcome! Check out my new announcement.