Academy Administration Manager

Newcastle United Academy is offering a fixed-term position for 12-14 months with a competitive salary. We have a brilliant opportunity to kick start your career with us. We are the heartbeat of the city, bringing people and communities together. Join the Newcastle United Family as we embark on the next steps of our exciting journey.

Your day to day:

• We are looking for an individual to join and help lead our Academy Operations team as the Academy Administration Manager.
• In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for the smooth and professional running of the Academy Administration Department.
• You will lead on all administrative processes that underpin the development of our Academy players, supporting our staff, liaising with parents, and ensuring compliance with Premier League and club policies.
• You will coordinate all aspects of Academy fixtures, registrations, tours, and events, while also maintaining accurate records.
• You will be responsible for managing the departmental team, including appraisals, training, and professional development.
• This is a dynamic and rewarding role that requires outstanding organisation, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues across multiple departments.

About you:

• You will bring experience in a senior administrative or operations management role, ideally within a sporting or education setting.
• We are looking for a confident leader with the ability to manage people and processes effectively, upholding high standards across all areas of the Academy administration department.
• You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and be able to build strong relationships with players, parents, colleagues, and external partners.
• You will have working knowledge of safeguarding, GDPR, and health & safety legislation which will ensure that your approach is both compliant and child-centred.

United As One:

We are 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 are 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:

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.