Academy Regional Scout – Bedford and South Coast Newcastle United Permanent / Part Time Bedford and surrounding areas 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 We’re looking for passionate, knowledgeable Academy Regional Scouts to identify and assess young players (U13–U18) with the potential to represent Newcastle United and help shape the next generation of Newcastle United talent. If you know your local talent landscape inside out, love watching youth football, and can spot potential others miss, this could be the perfect next step. What you’ll do Working closely with the Academy Scouting Lead and the wider recruitment team, you will: Identify and assess talented young players (U13–U18) within your designated region (Bedford & surrounding area). Provide clear, objective scouting reports through the club’s reporting systems, with recommendations to sign, monitor or release from consideration. Build and maintain strong knowledge of local fixtures, clubs, leagues and emerging talent. Use both live games and video footage to analyse players against the club’s agreed profiles and methodology. Collaborate with colleagues to ensure effective, accountable coverage across your age groups and region. Uphold the highest standards of safeguarding, welfare, equality, and professionalism when representing Newcastle United. This role involves frequent travel across your region and occasional travel to Newcastle to support player inductions and key meetings. What we’re looking for – Essential You must possess the following: *       FA Talent ID Level 2 (or working towards, with a clear plan to complete). *       FA Safeguarding Certificate (or willingness to update/complete before starting). *       Experience working within a professional football academy or recruitment environment. *       Proven experience of identifying talented young players and producing structured, evidence-based scouting reports. *       Experience of watching and assessing players via live games and video footage. *       Strong knowledge of the local talent pool in Bedford and surrounding area. *       Ability to work flexibly, including evenings and weekends. *       Good communication, organisation and time-management skills, with the ability to work independently. *       Competent with Microsoft Office and comfortable using digital scouting/reporting systems. *       Willingness and ability to travel regularly within your region. *       Alignment with the values and culture of Newcastle United, including safeguarding, welfare, equality, diversity and inclusion. Desirable It would be great if you have the following, but not essential: *       FA Talent ID Level 3. *       Experience within a Premier League or Category 1 Academy. *       Previous experience as a part-time or regional scout for a professional club. *       An established network of contacts within local clubs, leagues and football associations. 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