Academy Performance Analyst 

Newcastle United Women

Permanent

Newcastle Upon Tyne

Competitive Salary

Closing Date 27/06/2025

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 Women’s Family, as we embark on the next steps of our exciting journey.

About the role

To help us deliver on our ambitious plans we have a fantastic opportunity for a experienced Performance Analyst to join our new Academy at Newcastle United Women. At NUW Academy, you’ll not only be part of a great team but also play a pivotal role in shaping the future of women’s football.

Main Responsibilities

• Work closely with NUW Academy coaches to produce and deliver tailored video and data analysis for Individual Development Plans (IDPs), ensuring alignment with technical and tactical development targets for each
• Develop engaging analysis content for players identified as ‘emerging talent,’ supporting their journey to excellence.
• Utilise video and data insights to deliver detailed opposition and post-match reports, influencing coaching strategies and training session designs.
• Lead the filming of daily training sessions, creating actionable video analysis content to assist coaches in delivering impactful training and match preparation.
• Oversee live match-day processes to relay real-time video and data insights to coaches, enhancing team and player performance.
• Use cutting-edge player review systems like Hudl to enable academy players to self-assess and advance their development.
• Attend NUW Academy matches, including home, away, and pre-season trips, as a vital part of the team.
• Ensure video and statistical databases are up-to-date, secure, and accessible, preserving historical and seasonal content for coaching needs.

Your impact

A undergraduate degree within a sports discipline and preferably a UEFA C coaching license or higher. You will be confident in using Hudl Sportcode with excellent technical and practical knowledge of football. With high levels of attention to detail, you will produce a high quality of work and able to work calm under pressure to meet

tight deadlines.

About the team

You will work collaboratively with all other departments within the Academy as well as the wider People and Talent directorate. You will also develop close relationships with players and parents of the Academy and other key stakeholders such as the Premier League.

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 additional we run a salary sacrifice scheme which includes, tech, car, cycle to work and many more.

United As One 

We’re committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and believe in equal opportunities for all. We recognise that the diversity of our people is one of our greatest strengths. We work together to reflect the communities we serve and to maintain an inclusive environment in which everyone can be their authentic self and is enabled to achieve their full potential.