Academy Manager - NUW

Drive the growth of the women’s game here in the North East and beyond.

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 Women’s Family, as we embark on the next steps of our exciting journey.

Newcastle United Women are on the hunt for a dynamic, experienced leader to spearhead our Professional Game Academy. This is your chance to shape the next generation of talent and drive a successful, sustainable Academy to new heights! Are you passionate about growing the Women’s game? Do you thrive on developing young talent and leading a high‑performing team? We are looking for a talented, experienced leader to work with the club to develop and manage a Professional Game Academy that’s both successful and sustainable.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about growing the Women’s game and who is and keen to lead the development of young talent.

As the Academy Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our players, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for both staff and players to thrive, while also complying with all FA regulations. You will lead a dynamic team and act as a role model, maintaining the Academy's high standards in professional development and continuous improvement.

The position will involve the following responsibilities:

• Lead & Develop – Inspire staff and players, ensuring top‑tier professional development.
• Drive Operational Excellence – Oversee all logistics, compliance, and education programmes.
• Shape Player Pathways – Guide young talent and manage recruitment with the Club.
• Ensure Compliance & Governance – Keep everything FA‑approved and above board.
• Engage & Collaborate – Work with grassroots clubs, stakeholders, and education providers.

You will have a degree or equivalent experience in a related discipline, a UEFA B Licence and substantial experience working in a football academy or professional sports environment. You will need a proven ability to mentor and lead teams, with a commitment to creating a safe, inclusive and compliant environment. You will have exceptional organisational and communication skills, leadership capabilities and a sound understanding of player contracts, welfare and safeguarding procedures.

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.

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.