Scouting Analyst (Africa) - Newcastle upon Tyne

Newcastle United; Hetton-le-Hole; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Newcastle United are seeking a passionate football professional to turn video analysis, scouting intelligence, market knowledge and data into clear, evidence-based recommendations. Your work will support recruitment decisions and shape the club's priority targets for future transfer activity.

You will scout and analyse players via video, identify targets aligned with our recruitment strategy, and produce concise reports and presentations to inform decisions across coaching, performance, analysis

Qualifications

• 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 players 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.

Responsibilities

• Scout players across levels of African football, primarily via video and data.
• Identify players who could meet Newcastle Uniteds 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.

Skills

Football knowledge

Player profiling

Talent identification

Video scouting

Report writing

Presentation skills

Communication

Detail-oriented

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in sport science or related

Tools

Wyscout

Hudl

Sportscode

Studio

Job description

We are the heartbeat of the city, a club with bold ambitions on a global stage and deep roots in our community. If youre driven to raise the bar, make an impact and play your part in a high-performance environment, youll 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. Were 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 Clubs pipeline of priority targets for future transfer activity.

What youll do

Working within the Clubs recruitment framework and methodology, you will:

• Scout and analyse prospective players across multiple levels of African football, primarily through video.
• Proactively identify players who could meet Newcastle Uniteds 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 departments recruitment workflow quickly.
• Create and store video clips and telestrated presentations that demonstrate relevant player traits.
• Upload reports and presentations to the Clubs 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 youll 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 players 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. Youll 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.