Job Purpose

To provide data-driven insights and visual presentations to support player recruitment decisions, trialist evaluations, and player progression reviews across all phases of the Academy.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the safeguarding and welfare of all staff and elite players, promoting well-being and maintaining professional boundaries.
• Collect, manage, and analyse data from scouting reports, performance metrics, and match footage.
• Create and maintain dashboards and visual tools to support recruitment and retention decisions.
• Present insights on trialists and potential targets using video clips, data summaries, and visual presentations.
• Support player progression reviews by preparing evidence-based reports and presentations for internal meetings.
• Collaborate with scouts and coaches to contextualise data and video analysis.
• Maintain databases and ensure data integrity across platforms (e.g., Eyeball/Impect, FiP).
• Monitor trends in player development and recruitment outcomes.
• Assist in strategic reviews and reporting for Academy leadership.
• Complete a set amount of video games each week through Wyscout and Eyeball platforms.
• Assist with the exit strategy of signed players when released, ensuring the club promotes each player in the best possible way.

Skills & Experience Required

• Proficiency in data analysis tools (Excel, Power BI, Tableau, etc.).
• Experience with video editing and presentation software (e.g., Hudl, Wyscout, Keynote, PowerPoint).
• Understanding of football performance metrics and scouting data.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and communication skills.
• Experience in a football or sports performance environment (desirable).

Qualifications Required

• Degree in Sports Science, Data Analytics, or related field (preferred).
• FA Safeguarding Certificate (essential).
• FA Emergency First Aid in Football (essential).
• Valid UK Driver’s Licence.

DBS Check Required: Yes (Enhanced)