Head of Recruitment and Performance Analysis

Newcastle United Women

Permanent

Newcastle Upon Tyne

Competitive Salary

Closing Date – 18th November

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

This role is an integral part of NUW Football Strategic Management Team. Using outstanding evidence based, video & data-driven analysis You will lead a team of specialised analysts to comprehensively deliver in line with the Club’s vision and objectives, the clubs recruitment strategy., to meeting the requirements of the Sporting Director, Head of Women’s Football and Head Coaches,

With a specialised focus on NUW First Team Recruitment Analysis you will manage the NUW Recruitment and Analysis Team to drive and inform the clubs approach to recruitment and ensure that detailed, innovative and actionable analysis is provided on a day today basis. This includes ensuring opposition, pre-match, live-match, post-match, set-play, and training, analysis is designed, produced and delivered to drive elite performance.

Working alongside the Head of Performance Analysis and Head of Data and Insights to ensure the Club’s specific approach to detailed video and data analysis is instilled within the NUW environment, following the clear department mission that relevant, reliable and meaningful insights are methodically researched, designed and presented to underpin all aspects of performance analysis, to guide the decision making of key stakeholders.

Your impact

You will have experience in working with the women’s game and also working at an elite level and the demands that come with the role. It is essential that you have a Minimum 2:1 Undergraduate degree in a sports discipline (preferably Sports Science). You will be proficient with Hudi Sportscode and experienced in managing within an elite football performance analysis department. Accompanying your extensive management experience, you will have professional football knowledge to observe, analyse and interpret technical and tactical performance in elite football to present to key stakeholder audiences.

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.