Scouting Analyst (Africa)

Newcastle United FC; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Newcastle United FC is seeking an African Scout Analyst to turn video analysis, scouting intelligence and market knowledge into evidence-based recommendations. You will help shape the club’s recruitment pipeline for future transfers from Africa.

The role requires strong football knowledge, experience in video scouting, and the ability to create clear reports and presentations for recruitment decisions. Travel within the UK and abroad may be required.

Qualifications

• An undergraduate degree in sport, performance analysis, sports science or a related discipline.
• Strong football knowledge, including player profiling and the attributes required at an elite level.
• Knowledge of talent identification and player recruitment processes.
• Experience with African football markets, competitions, academies and pathways.
• Experience using video scouting and producing evidence-based reports.

Responsibilities

• Scout and analyse prospective players across African football, primarily via video.
• Identify players meeting recruitment strategy and squad requirements.
• Produce concise, evidence-based player reports and presentations.
• Assess players’ current ability, potential and development trajectory.
• Research African football markets, competitions, academies and pathways.
• Create and store video clips and telestrated presentations.
• Upload reports to the Club’s digital platforms.
• Attend live matches and travel as required.

Skills

Football knowledge

Player profiling

Talent identification

Video scouting

Presentation skills

Video editing

Written communication

Education

Undergraduate degree in sport-related field

Tools

Wyscout

Hudl

Sportscode

Studio

Job description

Job Title: African Scout Analyst

Permanent

Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne

Competitive Salary

Closing Date: 2 November 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 play your part in a high-performance environment, 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 at the heart of everything we do.

We’re looking for a passionate and knowledgeable football professional to help us nurture talent and support performance on and off the pitch. This role plays an important part in delivering high standards, supporting player development, and helping us create the best possible environment for success across the Club.

About the role

This is an opportunity to turn video analysis, scouting intelligence, market knowledge and data into clear, evidence-based recommendations. Your work will support recruitment decisions and help shape the Club’s pipeline of priority targets for future transfer activity.

What you’ll do

• Scout and analyse prospective players across multiple levels of African football, primarily through video.
• Proactively identify players who could meet Newcastle United’s recruitment strategy, playing philosophy and squad requirements.
• Produce concise, evidence-based player reports, recommendations and presentations.
• Assess players’ current ability, potential and future development trajectory.
• Research African football markets, competitions, academies and player pathways.
• Use scouting intelligence and available data to place emerging talent into the department’s recruitment workflow quickly.
• Create and store video clips and telestrated presentations that demonstrate relevant player traits.
• Upload reports and presentations to the Club’s designated digital platforms.
• Conduct detailed evaluations of priority targets ahead of transfer windows.
• Attend occasional live matches and travel domestically or internationally when required.

What you’ll bring

• An undergraduate degree in sport, performance analysis, sports science or a related discipline.
• Strong football knowledge, including player profiling and the technical, tactical, physical and psychological attributes required at an elite level.
• A good understanding of talent identification and player recruitment processes.
• Knowledge of African football markets, competitions, academies and player pathways.
• Experience of video scouting and producing evidence-based player reports and recommendations.
• Experience using industry-standard platforms such as Wyscout, Hudl, Sportscode or Studio.
• The ability to assess and communicate a player’s potential and likely development trajectory.
• Strong presentation, video-editing and written communication skills.
• The ability to make clear, substantiated recommendations.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Willingness to travel within the UK and internationally when required.

The team

You’ll join a committed recruitment department working collaboratively across coaching, performance, analysis, medical and player care teams. Together, we work with pace, purpose and a shared commitment to excellence, creating an environment where every player and colleague can thrive.

We are united by a One Club mindset, supporting each other, taking accountability for our work, and continually looking for ways to improve.

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.

We work as One Club, reflecting the communities we serve, acting with integrity, and creating an environment where everyone can be their authentic self and achieve their full potential.

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.