Corporate Affairs Project Manager in Newcastle upon Tyne

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. This is a great opportunity to develop, learn and make a real contribution in a fast‑paced and exciting environment.

About the role

At Newcastle United, we are building something extraordinary on and off the pitch. As our Corporate Affairs Project Manager, you will play a central role in delivering high‑profile, strategic initiatives that shape the Club’s reputation, influence, and long‑term success. Operating at the intersection of strategy and delivery, you’ll partner with senior stakeholders, coordinate complex projects, and turn ambition into meaningful, measurable outcomes. If you thrive in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment and want to make a tangible impact at one of football’s most exciting organisations, we’d love to hear from you.

What you’ll do

• You will support the delivery of the Club’s Corporate Affairs strategy, ensuring alignment across internal teams and external stakeholders while driving key projects forward with clarity and pace.
• Working closely with senior leaders, you will act as a connector across departments—bringing structure, energy, and accountability to critical initiatives that underpin the Club’s ambitions.

You must have

• Proven project management experience within complex, multi‑stakeholder environments
• Strong ability to manage multiple workstreams with excellent organisation and attention to detail
• Excellent stakeholder management and relationship‑building skills
• Confident communicator with strong written and verbal skills
• Ability to translate strategy into actionable plans and measurable outcomes
• Proactive, solutions‑focused mindset with strong problem‑solving capability
• Collaborative approach with the ability to work effectively across teams
• Degree‑level education or equivalent professional experience

It’s not essential but it would be great if you also have

• Experience within professional sport, public affairs, or corporate engagement environments
• Understanding of reputation management and stakeholder landscapes

The team

This is a great opportunity to be part of a newly established team at Newcastle United. The team will play a key role in the future direction of the Club. 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. 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.

Recruitment Agencies – please note that we do not accept unsolicited candidate details. Any candidates submitted without request will be considered direct applicants.