Psychologist - Loans and Recruitment

Employer/Organisation

Newcastle United Football Club

Contract type

Full time

Contract duration

Permanent

Full description

Psychologist (Loans and Recruitment)

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 are looking for an experienced and passionate Psychologist to develop, coordinate and deliver an

inspiring, purpose-led psychology practice within player loans and recruitment, ensuring an aligned

system that meets the performance and wellbeing needs of the Club.

At Newcastle United, we are empowering wholeness by building a progressive environment where the

focus is about thriving individuals. A place where we foster personal qualities and capabilities, well

resourced environments, shared understanding, and where successful teams are built on a foundation of

unshakeable well-being.

This role will work in collaboration with NUFC Loans team to develop and implement streamlined

handover processes and communication channels with loan clubs (e.g., key domestic and global

personnel) to enhance the loan experience and ultimately drive positive outcomes for players and clubs.

This will be done by monitoring the integration of players at the respective loans club and staying well

connected with players during their loan journeys.

The role will also have responsibility for psychologically informing and supporting the player recruitment

process of prospective players by enabling the recruitment department to integrate psychological and

behavioural assessments for our players.

Your impact

You will hold an undergraduate and postgraduate degree in psychology, sports psychology, or a related

field of study and hold HCPC registration with experience in delivering psychology programmes in

elite/professional domains for players/athletes and staff.

With a good understanding of psychology, wellbeing and player development you will also have

experience in the translation of evidence-based research into context specific resources for

elite/professional programmes for players/athletes and staff.

You will have a passion for, and proven tracker record of, the development of psychological assessment

in elite/professional programme players/athletes.

You will also hold a British Psychological or British Association of Sport and Exercise Science practitioner

accreditation.

About the team

We are not just another psychology team. Our approach is holistic where we cultivate resilience,

emotional agility and nurture a culture of growth, where individuals not only perform at their peak, but

also navigate the mental demands that accompany elite football.

Join us and be part of a team that empowers individuals to reach their full potential. This is your chance

to work in a team where psychology and well-being is not just valued but celebrated.

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.

Package description

Why choose us?

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.

Vacancy website address

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.

https://careers.newcastleunite...