Recruitment Analyst Women at Newcastle United Fc
Job Description
Newcastle United Women are recruiting a Recruitment Analyst to support player identification, video scouting and evidence-based recruitment across their First Team and Emerging Talent pathways.
Working closely with the Lead Recruitment Analyst, the successful candidate will combine football knowledge, video analysis and performance data to evaluate prospective players and produce clear recruitment recommendations.
This is an opportunity to contribute directly to player recruitment decisions within a professional women's football environment.
The Recruitment Analyst will support Newcastle United Women's player recruitment strategy through detailed analysis of prospective transfer targets.
The position focuses on video scouting, player profiling, performance evaluation and recruitment reporting, with occasional live scouting responsibilities.
The successful candidate will use analysis software and available performance data to identify players who meet the club's recruitment requirements, presenting findings through structured reports, video presentations and supporting documentation.
Working collaboratively with recruitment colleagues, the analyst will help ensure that priority targets progress efficiently through the club's recruitment workflow.
- Analyse prospective First Team and Emerging Talent recruitment targets.
- Conduct detailed video scouting across relevant players and competitions.
- Attend live matches where required to assess priority targets.
- Use football knowledge and available performance data to identify prospective players.
- Evaluate targets against Newcastle United Women's player profiles and recruitment strategy.
- Produce evidence-based recommendations to support player identification and recruitment decisions.
- Create detailed player reports and recruitment presentations.
- Use Hudl Sportscode and telestration software to highlight relevant player characteristics.
- Produce video evidence demonstrating alignment with the club's player profiles.
- Prepare supporting documentation for senior leaders and recruitment decision-makers.
- Upload reports, video presentations and associated materials to the club's digital platforms.
- Maintain accuracy, consistency and clarity across analytical outputs.
- Work closely with the Lead Recruitment Analyst and wider Player Recruitment department.
- Ensure key recruitment targets progress efficiently through departmental workflows.
- Communicate relevant player information clearly and promptly.
- Manage multiple assignments, changing priorities and strict deadlines.
- Maintain appropriate confidentiality around recruitment activity.
- Collaborate with colleagues across Newcastle United Women.
- Contribute to departmental improvements and professional development.
The advertised responsibilities call for candidates who can demonstrate:
- Strong football knowledge and an understanding of player performance and potential.
- Experience or practical ability in video scouting and player evaluation.
- Ability to interpret performance information and develop evidence-based recommendations.
- Competence in producing analytical reports and video presentations.
- Familiarity with football analysis and telestration software.
- Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
- Clear written and verbal communication.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Confidence managing competing priorities and time-sensitive assignments.
- Professionalism, discretion and confidentiality.
- Commitment to continued learning and improving recruitment processes.
The supplied advertisement does not specify a mandatory degree, minimum years of experience or formal coaching qualification.
The role specifically identifies the use of:
Hudl SportscodeTelestrationVideo ScoutingPerformance DataPlayer ProfilingRecruitment Reporting
The emphasis is on using video and performance evidence to produce clear, relevant information for recruitment decision-makers.
This opportunity will appeal to analysts interested in developing their careers within women's football recruitment and talent identification.
The position offers direct involvement in player evaluation across both First Team and Emerging Talent pathways, with responsibility for producing analytical evidence that informs recruitment discussions.
The applied workflow combines:
Player Identification → Video Scouting → Performance Evaluation → Player Reports → Recruitment Decisions
Three aspects are particularly relevant:
- Recruitment exposure: Contributing to the identification and assessment of prospective First Team and Emerging Talent players.
- Applied video analysis: Using Sportscode and telestration to communicate player characteristics through visual evidence.
- Collaborative decision-making: Working alongside the Lead Recruitment Analyst and wider football department.
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