Overview
Talent Management Assistant
Permanent
Newcastle upon Tyne
Competitive Salary
Be part of something bigger. Raise standards every day — where detail, data and discipline collide.
We are the heartbeat of the city. A club with bold ambitions on a global stage and deep roots in our community. If you’re driven to raise the bar and make an impact, you’ll find the platform, the people and the pride to do your best work here
We’re 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
Supporting the Talent Management Lead, you will contribute to the planning, coordination and delivery of the Club’s talent management and loan stratergy. You will work closely with internal departments and external partner clubs to monitor player progress, gather performance data, and provide meaningful insights that inform individual learning plans and development pathways.
What you’ll do
* Support the implementation of the Club’s talent management and loan strategy in collaboration with coaching, performance and player development teams
* Build and maintain strong relationships with host clubs, understanding their playing model and supporting effective communication regarding loan players
* Monitor and analyse loan players’ performances through live observation, video analysis and data collection, producing regular reports and insights
* Contribute to the creation and review of Individual Learning Plans (ILPs) to support player development
* Liaise with safeguarding, welfare and player care teams to ensure all processes are compliant and players are fully supported
* Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of loan activity, player progress and external club interest
* Engage regularly with loan players, providing feedback, support and recommendations to enhance their development experience
* Support reporting processes, including weekly, quarterly and end-of-loan evaluations
The team
You’ll join a committed football department working collaboratively across coaching, performance, analysis, medical and player care teams. Together, we aim to create an environment where every player can thrive
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 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.
This position is UK based and requires proof of the right to live and work in the UK.
All job offers are conditional upon background checks, including reference history, DBS checks, and verification of your eligibility to work.
Please note, we do not sponsor applicants without the right to work in the UK.
Job Expiry Date: 2026-06-02 22:59:00
IMPORTANT: Before applying for this role, please make sure you have the right to work in the country where the role is based. Unless it clearly stipulates within in the job advert above that the hiring company is looking to or able to sponsor applicants it is deemed that the hiring employer will only consider applications from those able to comply with and work in the country where the role is based.
