Safeguarding & Welfare Coordinator — Academy Impact & Growth

Newcastle United FC; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Newcastle United FC's NUW Academy is seeking a safeguarding & welfare coordinator to lead safeguarding and welfare support for players, parents and staff across the academy.

You'll work with players, families and coaches, provide trusted guidance, assess concerns and help build safe, high‑performance environments where every player can flourish.

Join a One Club culture focused on integrity, inclusion and continuous improvement as we develop talent in a fast-paced, ambitious setting.

Responsibilities

• Act as principal safeguarding and welfare contact for players, families, coaches and staff.
• Coordinate the Club's safeguarding standards, policies and procedures across the academy.
• Provide safeguarding and welfare advice, one-to-one support and needs-led player plans.
• Identify, assess, record, refer and escalate concerns within an allocated caseload.
• Contribute safeguarding insights to player planning and transition support.
• Lead relevant operating standards, risk assessments and assurance activities.
• Deliver education and practical resources for players, parents and staff; maintain external referrals.
• Travel with allocated teams and deputise for the Safeguarding & Welfare Manager when required.

Skills

Safeguarding

Welfare support

Stakeholder liaison

Policy implementation

Job description

Newcastle United FC's NUW Academy is seeking a safeguarding & welfare coordinator to lead safeguarding and welfare support for players, parents and staff across the academy.

You'll work with players, families and coaches, provide trusted guidance, assess concerns and help build safe, high‑performance environments where every player can flourish.

Join a One Club culture focused on integrity, inclusion and continuous improvement as we develop talent in a fast-paced, ambitious setting.