Job Title: NUW Academy Head of Goalkeeping Location: Newcastle upon Tyne Contract Type: Permanent Salary: Competitive Closing Date: 18/07/2025 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 Family, as we embark on the next steps of our exciting journey. About the role We’re looking for an experienced and passionate individual to join our Women’s Team as the Academy Head of Goalkeeping. In this role, you will lead the development and delivery of our goalkeeper coaching philosophy, working closely with the NUW Head Coach and Women’s Director of Football. You’ll be responsible for shaping and implementing tailored training programmes, managing goalkeeper coaching staff, and supporting the development of goalkeepers across all age groups. Your impact You will bring a wealth of experience in goalkeeper coaching, with a deep understanding of modern trends in the game. Your ability to lead, mentor, and innovate will be key in: Designing and delivering high-quality, individualised training programmes. Managing and developing goalkeeper coaching staff. Integrating performance analysis and data into coaching strategies. Supporting recruitment and succession planning across the women’s goalkeeping pathway. Monitoring and enhancing the performance of NUW First Team goalkeepers. About the team You will work within the Newcastle United Women’s (NUW) coaching and performance team, collaborating with the Head Coach, Director of Football, Academy staff, and multi-disciplinary teams to ensure a unified and progressive approach to goalkeeper development. Location This role is based in Newcastle upon Tyne. Please note, if you are not located in the Northeast and unable to relocate, we regret that we will not be able to progress your application. 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. Safeguarding We’re committed to being a place where everyone is safe, heard, valued and able to thrive, so we place high value on the safeguarding and welfare of everyone we engage with. How to apply To access the full job description for this role please click here. For further information on this role and about the club and our values, please visit our careers page. 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. Job Expiry Date: 2025-07-18 11:00:00