Positional Scouting Analyst – (Goalkeepers)

Newcastle United; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Job summary

Newcastle United is seeking a Positional Scouting Analyst – (Goalkeepers) to deliver detailed video and live analysis across markets. You’ll support emerging talent and First Team recruitment with evidence that informs transfer planning.

You’ll work with Head of Scouting Analysis, data team and international scouts to build clear evidence that guides recruitment decisions, aiming to raise the bar in a high-performance culture.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of football game models, playing styles and positional profiles.
• Experience analysing player potential and performance, including emerging talent.
• High attention to detail with the ability to turn insight into clear recommendations.
• Experience using industry analysis and video editing software.
• Experience working within an elite football or sports environment.

Responsibilities

• Analyse prospective target players using video, data and live observation where required.
• Create evidence-based clips and reports aligned to our positional profiles and recruitment framework.
• Identify new potential targets and ensure they move quickly through the recruitment workflow.
• Use industry-standard software to support clear insight (Wyscout, Hudl, Sportscode).
• Upload and manage reports and presentations across internal digital platforms.
• Work flexibly to meet deadlines and the demands of the football calendar.

Skills

Football analysis

Data interpretation

Attention to detail

Independent work

Industry software

Tools

Wyscout

Hudl

Sportscode

Job description

Positional Scouting Analyst – (Goalkeepers)

Permanent, Full Time

Remote

Competitive Salary

Closing Date: 27 October 2026

Be part of something bigger. Turn insight into an edge across recruitment.

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, make an impact and contribute to a high-performance culture, you'll find the platform, the people and the pride to do your best work here.

We work as One Club, with excellence, integrity, accountability and relentless ambition shaping how we work together.

This role sits at thecentreof how weidentifyfuture talent.You’llhelp shape evidence‑based decisions that matter — supporting Emerging Talent and First Team recruitment with insight that cuts through the noise.

About the role

As aPositional Analyst,you’lldeliver detailed video and live analysis on players in key positions across assigned markets. Working closely with ourHead of Scouting Analysis, datateamand international scouts,you’llbuild clear, objective evidence that supports recruitment strategy and future transfer planning.

Your work will informrealdecisions. Yourdetailwill make a difference.

Whatyou’lldo

• Analyseprospective target players using video, data and live observation whererequired
• Create evidence‑based clips and reports aligned to our positional profiles and recruitment framework
• Identifynew potential targets and ensure they move quickly through the recruitment workflow
• Use industry‑standard software (including Wyscout,HudlandSportscode) to support clear insight
• Upload and manage reports and presentations across internal digital platforms
• Work flexibly to meet deadlines and the demands of the football calendar

Whatyou’llbring

• A strong understanding of football game models, playing styles and positional profiles
• Experienceanalysingplayer potential and performance, including emerging talent
• High attention to detail with the ability to turn insight into clear recommendations
• Confidence working independently while contributing fully to a collaborative team
• Experience using industry analysis and video editing software
• A growth mindset, curiosity, and the confidence to challenge constructively
• Experience working within an elite football or sports environment
• Progress towards FA Talent ID qualification

The team

You’lljoin a committed recruitment and analysis group working closely with coaching,performanceand data colleagues. We value trust,clarityand shared standards — and we back people who take responsibility for their work.

United As One

We're committed to building an inclusive, high-performance culture where everyone feels safe, respected and able to thrive. Equality, diversity and inclusion are central to who we are, and we believe the diversity of our people is one of our greatest strengths.

Safeguarding

We're committed to creating an environment where everyone is safe, heard, valued and able to thrive. Safeguarding and welfare are central to the way we work, and we expect everyone to play their part in doing the right thing and upholding the highest standards of care. This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check with Barred List Check.

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.