Academy Regional Scout – London Grass Roots Newcastle United Permanent / Part Time London Competitive Salary 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 If you have a passion for spotting emerging talent and helping young players reach their potential, this is your opportunity to play a key role within our Academy Recruitment team and be part of the team shaping the future of Newcastle United. You’ll be integral to identifying high-quality grassroots players in the London area and ensuring our club continues to grow a diverse, exciting pipeline of young talent. You will identify, assess, and recommend talented young players across your designated grassroots region, working closely with the London Grassroots & UK Non‑League Scout and the wider Academy Recruitment team. You’ll represent Newcastle United in the local football community, uphold our values, and ensure our talent identification processes align with EPPP and governing body regulations. What we’re looking for - essential You will possess: * FA Talent ID Level 2 * FA Safeguarding Certificate * Experience working within a professional football academy or recruitment environment * Proven experience identifying talented young athletes * Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information * Experience working with both live and video‑based talent assessment * Strong report‑writing and communication skills * Knowledge of the local talent pool within your designated region * Strong organisational skills and ability to work independently * Competent in Microsoft Office * Flexibility to work evenings and weekends * Ability to travel regularly across your region and occasionally to Newcastle * Knowledge of the EPPP framework and academy regulations * Ability to align with and demonstrate the club’s values Desirable (nice to have but not essential) * FA Talent ID Level 3 * Experience within a Premier League or Category 1 Academy * Previous experience as a regional or part‑time scout * Established network of relationships across clubs, leagues, and associations in your region About the team At Newcastle United, we’re building something special – on and off the pitch. You’ll be part of a professional, forward-thinking Academy Recruitment team that works closely with colleagues across the club to ensure we find and support the very best young players. Why choose us? We’ve got a range of great benefits and rewards, from 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. 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: 2026-03-09 12:00:00