Scouting Analyst (Africa) - Newcastle upon Tyne

Newcastle United; South Shields; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Newcastle United is seeking a passionate and knowledgeable football professional to turn video analysis, scouting intelligence and data into evidence-based recommendations, supporting recruitment decisions and shaping the Clubs pipeline of priority targets for future transfer activity.

This role involves scouting across African football, producing concise player reports, assessing current ability and potential, and collaborating with coaching, performance and analytics teams to help the club

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in sport, performance analysis or related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of football, player profiling and elite attributes.
• Experience in talent identification and recruitment processes.
• Knowledge of African football markets and player pathways.
• Experience with video scouting and reporting.
• Proficiency with Wyscout, Hudl, Sportscode or Studio.
• Ability to assess potential and communicate development trajectory.
• Strong presentation and video-editing skills.
• Detail-oriented with ability to manage deadlines.
• Willingness to travel within UK and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Scout and analyse prospective players across African football, primarily via video.
• Proactively identify players meeting recruitment strategy and squad needs.
• Produce concise, evidence-based player reports and presentations.
• Assess current ability, potential and development trajectory.
• Research African markets, competitions, academies and pathways.
• Use scouting intelligence and data to place talent into recruitment workflow.
• Create and store video clips and telestrated presentations.
• Upload reports and presentations to Club digital platforms.
• Attend priority target evaluations ahead of transfer windows.
• Occasional travel domestically or internationally when required.

Skills

Video analysis

Scouting

Data analysis

Talent identification

Presentation skills

Communication

Video editing

Detail orientation

Deadline management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in sport science or related discipline

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

• 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 Were 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 Were 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.