Head of Performance

Head of Performance

Newcastle United Women

Permanent

Newcastle Upon Tyne

Competitive Salary

Closing Date 22/11/2024

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 Women’s Family, as we embark on the next steps of our exciting journey.

About the role

We’re looking for a highly experienced individual to lead, develop and support all areas of performance programming for Newcastle United Women from the 1st team through to the academy. The role will lead, manage and mentor the multi-disciplinary team including Medical, Performance, Sport Science, Nutrition and Psychology so that each area is optimised to enhance the physical development, and health and wellbeing of our elite female athletes. The role will work alongside NUFC leadership, to support and drive the strategic aims and objectives for Newcastle United Women to be a top performing team in the NWSL 2030

Your impact

It is essential to have a qualification at Masters level in Sport Science, Physiotherapy or Strength and Conditioning from an accredited institution. You will also have a diploma in Sports and Exercise Medicine with a BASES/UKSCA accreditation. You will have extensive experience working at senior level in elite football with strong experience working with elite female athletes senior and youth level. You will need to understand the physiological demands and medical standards of elite women’s football. An added bonus would be if you have knowledge of working in WSL or other elite leagues across USA/Europe. You will have the ability to plan, organise and deliver multi- stakeholder projects on time in budget at a high performance level.

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.