Academy Matchday, Trips and Tours Manager

Location – Academy

Permanent, Full time – including weekends

Competitive Salary

Closing Date: 26 August 2024

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’re looking for individual to join our Academy Operations team where you will be responsible for match day requirements for the Academy U9 – U21 teams and the coordination of trips and tours for Academy U9 – U16 teams.

You will coordinate matchday activities, including weekend and mid-week evening fixtured to ensure Academy staff are appropriately briefed to provide a high-level professional experience for players, officials and visitors.

Your impact

You will have strong communication, organisation and planning skills and be comfortable being the initial point of contact for Academy trips, tours, tournaments and festivals, both internally and for external partners.

An Administration qualification or equivalent experience is essential as well as GCSE, or equivalent, in Maths and English grade C or above.

Previous Academy or elite sporting environment experience may be beneficial, but is not essential

About the team

You will join our Academy Operations team, reporting to our Head of Academy Operations and will be responsible for our Academy Matchday Coordinators.

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.