Data Visualisation Specialist

Overview

Performance Data Visualisation Specialist

Newcastle United

Permanent

Newcastle Upon Tyne

Competitive Salary

Location:

Newcastle upon Tyne | Discipline:
Football Operations | Job type:
Permanent | Job

Published: 7 days ago | Expiry date: 28 Oct 2025 11:00

Are you passionate about transforming complex data into powerful visual stories? Newcastle United is looking for a talented Performance Data Visualisation Specialist to join our Data & Insights team.

In this pivotal role, you’ll:

• Lead the design and evolution of our NUFC Data & Insights platform.
• Manage end-to-end projects, building bespoke dashboards from concept to delivery.
• Create interactive, dynamic visualisations that drive decision-making for management, practitioners, and players.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver tailored insights and ensure seamless user experiences.
• Champion data accuracy, consistency, and best practices across all visual outputs.
• Provide training and support to colleagues, helping to build data capability across the club.
• Stay ahead of industry trends, advising on the latest technologies and analytics platforms

• Master’s degree in Sports Analytics, Data Science, Mathematics, or a related field.
• Tableau Certification and strong proficiency in Tableau, SQL, and Python or R.
• Experience with Snowflake and football data manipulation.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to engage both technical and non-technical audiences.
• A collaborative mindset and a passion for football performance.

Bonus points if you know your way around HTML, JavaScript, Git/Git Hub, or machine learning!

We’re building something special here — and we want someone who’s excited to be part of and ready to help us stay at the forefront of football analytics.

This role is based in Newcastle upon Tyne, with an expectation of working 3 days per week from the office. Please note, if you are not located in the Northeast and unable to relocate, we regret that we will not be able to progress your application.

We’ve got a range of great benefits and rewards, from flexible ways of working, 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.

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.