NUW Player Performance & Lifestyle Lead

Permanent position based in Newcastle United Women.

Be part of something bigger. 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:

• Lead the design, coordination and delivery of a Performance Lifestyle and Player Liaison programme that supports Newcastle United Women players in maximising performance through holistic development, wellbeing and off-pitch stability.
• Act as the central point of contact for players, providing guidance, support and signposting across lifestyle, wellbeing and off-field matters.
• Empower players to develop independence, resilience and long-term success.

What you’ll do:

• Develop and deliver a Performance Lifestyle strategy aligned with Newcastle United Women’s performance objectives and player development pathway.
• Lead the design, delivery and integration of a holistic Performance Lifestyle and Player Liaison programme across the Women’s programme.
• Design and deliver a structured player development curriculum covering personal development, life skills, dual-career planning and financial education.
• Act as the primary and accessible point of contact for players, providing guidance and appropriate signposting across personal and professional matters.
• Provide individual lifestyle support to First Team players including education pathways, financial awareness, personal development and life management.
• Support players through key transition periods including onboarding, Academy-to-First Team progression, injury and rehabilitation, and player exits.
• Manage onboarding for new player signings including visa support, relocation and cultural adaptation.
• Work collaboratively within the MDT, embedding lifestyle and wellbeing considerations into performance planning and decision making.
• Contribute to the Club’s SafeSport, Wellbeing and Player Development strategies.
• Maintain accurate, confidential and professional records of player interactions and support plans.
• Role model professional standards, behaviours and club values at all times.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties.

The team:

You will be part of the Performance & Operational Team and Wellbeing IDT, working closely with coaching, medical, psychology, safeguarding, welfare and football operations colleagues to deliver a proactive, joined‑up approach to player support and development.

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 a 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.