Dan Ashworth and Darren Eales plan 'exciting' new addition behind the scenes at Newcastle United

Following the arrival of sporting director Dan Ashworth and chief executive officer Darren Eales over the summer, the club are looking to bring in a new executive assistant to support the ‘growing executive team’.

The role will assist Ashworth and Eales in preparing presentations, paperwork and event management for executive meetings as well as other administrative duties.

The individual will be responsible for international dairy management including ‘the co-ordination of key executive meeting agendas and liaison with relevant stakeholders on board matters’.

To be considered, individuals must have English and Maths GCSE (or equivalent) at grade C or above as well as A-level qualifications (or equivalent). Although not essential, a formal qualification such as an ACEA as well as previous experience in an executive assistant role in an elite sporting environment is desirable.

The role will have a yearly salary of around £35,000 and applications via [email protected] will close on Thursday, September 29.