**As things stand, we'd be shocked, stunned, flabbergasted and many other synonyms if Newcastle United aren't planning a couple of additions to the squad in January.**
When everyone is fit and firing, there's absolutely no need for recruitment, but so far this season, particularly away from home in the Premier League, something has been missing.
Of course, we have Yoane Wissa missing, although given that he's never kicked a ball for Newcastle, it's hard to know for certain just what he's going to bring to proceedings.
Meanwhile, having Lewis Hall and Tino Livramento missing has caused issues, and with us missing Kieran Trippier on Sunday, our attack had zero support from the fullbacks and which caused big problems.
Ross Wilson is looking for an Executive Assistant
Ross Wilson is looking to streamline his role already
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This suggests that when Wissa, Hall and Livramento are all fit, our fortunes could turn around, but for now, Ross Wilson and his recruitment team will be thinking of ways to give Eddie Howe more to work with.
First, though, our new sporting director is looking for ways to make that team operate more smoothly, as he has [advertised for an Executive Assistant.](https://careers.newcastleunited.com/job/executive-assistant-recruitment)
The club advertised the position recently, and they will essentially do all of Wilson's busy work while he does the job of dealing with the people involved in transfers and whatnot.
Sounds like a good role for those who like doing things for people who could just as easily do it themselves
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The role is set up to support the recruitment team to free them up to concentrate on the negotiations with the advert stating:
> We’re looking for a highly organised, proactive Executive Assistant to support our Player Recruitment Team. Working primarily with the Head of Recruitment and with other staff, processes, working groups and protocols within the recruitment department, this is a unique opportunity to work at the heart of elite football, helping shape the future of our club by enabling world-class recruitment operations.In this role, you’ll be the go-to person for our player Recruitment Team, making sure everything runs smoothly behind the scenes.From managing diaries and coordinating travel to preparing presentations and handling communications, you’ll play a key part in keeping our recruitment efforts sharp and efficient—both here in the UK and across the globe.
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> You’ll be trusted with confidential information, liaise with internal and external stakeholders, and help prepare for high-level meetings, including those with the Board. You’ll also be instrumental in keeping our records accurate, our reporting on point, and our systems up to date.
If you're the executive assistant type, then this sounds like an extremely exciting opportunity. Think of the insider info! If you get it, don't forget who sent you and throw us some exclusives.