U13-U18 Regional Scout (NI and ROI)

The club

We are the heartbeat of the city. Come and be a part of a long and proud history where we strive to be the best in everything we do, on and off the pitch. Bringing the people and communities together, join the Newcastle United Family, as we embark on the next steps of our exciting journey.

The job

We are looking for talented individuals to help us identify and recruit our next generation of talent. As such, we are looking for an experienced and innovative regional scout to identify and assess high quality players from outside the Club catchment area who have the capability to sign for the Academy (in line with regulatory guidance).

Working closely with the Head of Academy Recruitment, you will be responsible for communicating a target driven and coverage approach to identify and assess and recommend young talents for Newcastle United. You will ensure that the recruitment of these players adhere to EPPP and PL guidelines.

You will identify players from across Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland who have the capability to sign for the Academy supporting the decision making process on whether to sign, monitor or forget a potential target.

Your impact

Experience of working as a member of staff in the recruitment department of a football club, ideally in an elite football club as a scout, is highly desirable. As such, you will have a good network within clubs, leagues, and associations across Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.

With significant experience of working with video footage (as well as live games) and in assessing talent and report writing you will provide comprehensive regional recruitment updates developing intel in relation to games, players, competitors, and fixtures to inform the relevant area Lead.

Possession of the FA Talent ID Level 2 certification and FA Safeguarding Certificate are essential, with FA Talent ID Level 3 and FA Basic First Aid for Sport being highly desirable. A full UK driving licence is also essential.

The nature of this role also means that unsocial hours working and travel are a key element of the position.

About the team

Joining our talented Recruitment Team, you will be an experienced youth scout with significant experience in the identification of talented sporting youngsters and an in-depth knowledge of E.P.P.P relating to Professional football Academies.

We are very passionate about our values and on occasion, you may be required to travel to Newcastle regarding a potential target to help induct players and families into the Academy facilities and ethos; ensuring team working concept is at the forefront of strategy in relationships internally and externally.

Why choose us?

We’ve got a range of great benefits and rewards, from flexible ways of working, participation in our non-contractual employee bonus scheme, NUFC life assurance, free parking, discount at Shearers Bar and the Club Shop, Helping Hand – where you can access free GP appointments, Wellbeing Resources, Legal and Financial Support, pension contribution, free lunch and the best part, free tea and coffee. In addition, we run a salary sacrifice scheme which includes, tech, car, cycle to work and many more.

Job summary

Identify and assess high quality players from the island of Ireland who have the capability to sign for the Academy.

Developing strong relationships with the appropriate regional Lead and communicating a target-driven and coverage approach to identify and assess and recommend young talents for Newcastle United.

A communicated and aligned implementation of recruitment at various age groups within the Academy is vital and the Head of Academy Recruitment and Lead UK and European Academy Scout will be responsible for the recruitment of these players adhered to EPPP and PL guidelines.

Role responsibilities

• Operate within the desired framework, profile, and methodology as set by the Club.
• Identify players from professional and grass roots clubs in the appropriate regional area (in line with appropriate regulatory guidance) who have the capability to sign for the Academy. These areas and clubs will be specifically assigned by your line manager, in communication with yourself and the wider department to ensure best possible coverage is accountable at u13-u18.
• Develop intel of games, players, competitors, and fixtures to inform the appropriate regional Lead.
• Report on players with the aim to decide whether to sign, monitor or forget a potential target.
• Analyse the Talent within your region through watching games of U13-U18 age players, both Home and Away for the club.
• On occasions they may travel to Newcastle regarding a potential target to help induct players and families into the Academy facilities and ethos.
• Ensure team working concept is at the forefront of strategy in relationships internally and externally to the Club.
• To ensure that the working practices of the Academy Recruitment team meet the requirements of the EPPP and the rules of footballs governing bodies.
• They represent and uphold the Recruitment team standards throughout all areas of the club and wider community.
• You will be asked to assess video games from player outside of your specific region.
• Any other reasonable duties.

Role requirements

• Perform duties with due regard to club policies and procedures and legislative requirements at all times.
• Ensure implementation of the club’s health & safety, safeguarding, welfare and equality policies to create a safe working environment for all.
• Maintain an awareness of data best practice and ensure working practices are appropriate in collaboration with club’s legal/compliance/other relevant functions.
• Undertake continuous professional development (CPD) training and/or additional training as identified or as required.

Knowledge, skills & experience

Essential:

• Experience in the identification of talented sporting youngsters.
• Able to always maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Experience of working with video footage as well as live games.
• Experience in assessing talent and report writing.
• Knowledge of the talent pool within their local area.
• Flexible and able to work unsocial hours.
• Able to adapt to a culture and align personal values to the values of the club.
• Knowledge of E.P.P.P relating to Professional football Academies.
• Competent in Microsoft Office.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Desirable:

• Worked as a part-time member of staff in the recruitment department of a football club.
• Worked in a PL football club as a scout.
• Has a good network within clubs, leagues, and associations in their assigned geographical areas.

Qualifications & training

Essential:

• FA Talent ID Level 2
• FA Safeguarding Certificate

Desirable:

• FA Talent ID Level 3
• FA Basic First Aid for Sport

How to apply

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Please apply as soon as possible as this vacancy may close early should we receive a high volume of suitable candidates.

Recruitment Agencies – please note that we do not accept unsolicited/ speculative candidate details or applications. Any candidates supplied, unless formally requested, will be taken as a direct/ free candidate.

CRIMINAL RECORD CHECK REQUIREMENT

This role requires a criminal records check (CRC) deemed suitable by the Club, at the following level; basic. Where a role requires a CRC, this must be obtained by the Club. The requirement of a CRC for this role is due to responsibilities relating to children under the age of 18 years and/or adults at risk of harm.

GENERAL STATEMENT

All employees of the Club must at all times carry out their responsibilities with due regards to all policies and procedures and in particular health and safety, confidentiality and data protection.

SAFEGUARDING & WELFARE STATEMENT

The Club is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk of harm and requires all staff, volunteers and others associated with the Club to share and endorse this commitment.

As part of this commitment, all staff are expected to undertake regular safeguarding and welfare related training and to ensure the environments in which they work remain safe at all times. This includes ensuring ‘best practices’ are adopted at all times and incidents, or concerns are proactively reported.

Safeguarding is considered everybody’s responsibility.

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT

The Club is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, encapsulated by the Club’s brand United As One, and believes in equal opportunities for all. We expect that all staff, volunteers and others associated with the Club share and endorse this commitment in a positive manner. The club does not tolerate any form of direct or indirect discrimination, victimisation or harassment.

Your behaviour must align to the principles of equality as outlined in the Club’s equality policy which can be found at www.nufc.co.uk/UnitedAsOne