Newcastle United Football Club
Academy Scout Goalkeeping Analyst
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Academy Goalkeeper Scout Analyst
Permanent
Competitive Salary
Closing Date: 1st September 2026
Be part of something bigger. Identifying future goalkeeping talent through insight, evidence and expertise.
We are the heartbeat of the city. A club with bold ambitions on a global stage and deep roots in our community. If you’re driven to raise the bar and make an impact, you’ll find the platform, the people and the pride to do your best work here.
This is a great opportunity to develop, learn and make a real contribution in a fast-paced and exciting environment.
About the role
As Academy Goalkeeper Scout Analyst, you will identify, assess and monitor emerging goalkeeper talent across the UK and Europe through live and video-based scouting. The role will provide comprehensive technical, tactical, physical, psychological, video and data analysis to support recruitment decision-making and the Club’s long-term talent strategy.
Working within Academy Recruitment, you will produce evidence-based player recommendations, maintain detailed player profiles and support scouting discussions through video, data and reporting insight.
What you’ll do
- Identify and assess Academy goalkeeper talent across the UK and Europe through live match attendance and video-based scouting.
- Provide objective recommendations on player suitability against the Club’s recruitment strategy, playing philosophy and positional requirements.
- Monitor identified target goalkeepers through multiple viewings to assess consistency, progression and long-term potential.
- Build and maintain detailed player profiles incorporating scouting observations, video analysis and performance data.
- Create video packages and presentation materials to support recruitment discussions and player recommendations.
- Analyse goalkeeper performance data and combine this insight with live and video scouting assessments.
- Maintain accurate records within scouting databases, recruitment platforms and departmental reporting systems.
- Identify recruitment opportunities, succession planning options and emerging talent across designated territories and age groups.
- Work closely with Academy Recruitment colleagues to produce reports and evidence-based clips aligned with the recruitment strategy.
- Develop specialist knowledge of goalkeeper performance trends, player pathways and recruitment markets across the UK and Europe.
- Represent the Club professionally when attending fixtures, tournaments and industry events.
- Support wider recruitment projects and strategic talent identification work as required.
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How to apply
To access the full job description for this role please click here.
For further information on this role and about the club please visit our careers page.
Please apply as soon as possible as this vacancy may close early should we receive a high volume of suitable candidates.
This position is UK based and requires proof of the right to live and work in the UK. All job offers are conditional upon background checks, including reference history, DBS checks, and verification of your eligibility to work. Please note, we do not sponsor applicants without the right to work in the UK.
Recruitment Agencies – please note that we do not accept unsolicited candidate details. Any candidates submitted without request will be considered direct applicants.
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