Portsmouth Football Club is seeking a First Team Performance Analyst to join our Analysis

department. Working closely with the Head Coach, coaching staff and players, you will deliver

high-quality video and data analysis to support performance and inform decision-making

across all phases of the game.

The successful candidate will play a key role in the full analytical cycle, from opponent

preparation and live match support to post-match review, providing clear, actionable insights

that help drive individual and team performance in a high-performance environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop a deep understanding of the Head Coach’s playing philosophy and tactical

principles, using this to shape the focus of all analytical work.

• Lead and contribute to pre-match opponent analysis, producing detailed video packages,

tactical reports, and presentations for the coaching staff and players.

• Support the post-match review process, identifying key trends in performance, structure,

and playing style, and delivering insights to the coaching team in a clear and timely

manner.

• Travel to all home and away fixtures, providing real-time analysis during matches and

delivering actionable insights in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.

• Work collaboratively with the wider Analysis team to ensure all weekly documentation,

video clips, and reports are prepared and accessible for the coaching staff.

• Produce bespoke analysis projects as directed by the Manager and coaching team,

supporting research and development within the football department.

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive knowledge of the first team squad, as well as

relevant opposition and loan players.

• Represent Portsmouth Football Club professionally at all times, modelling the club’s

values and behaviours.

Personal Specification

Essential Role Specification

• Experience in performance analysis within professional football, elite sport, or a

comparable high-performance environment.

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent professional experience in a relevant discipline such

as Sports Science, Performance Analysis or related fields.

• Strong tactical understanding of football and the ability to analyse different playing styles

and systems.

• Experience using performance analysis software and video coding platforms (Hudl

Sportscode, Hudl Studio, Hudl StatsBomb, or equivalent).

• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and translate it into

clear, actionable insights.

• Strong communication skills — both verbal and visual — with the ability to present

analysis confidently to coaches and players.

• Creative and innovative approach to presenting information, with the ability to distil and

highlight key messages effectively.

• High attention to detail and the ability to prioritise workload and deliver high-quality

analysis within time-sensitive environments.

• A clear understanding of the day-to-day demands of a professional football environment.

• Demonstrates enthusiasm for performance analysis, continuous learning and contributing

to team performance.

Desirable

• MSc in a sports-related discipline.

• UEFA Coaching Badge.

Experience working within an EFL Championship or Premier League environment.

Additional Information

• This is a full-time role based at Portsmouth FC’s training ground, with travel to all home

and away fixtures required.

• Applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

• An enhanced DBS check will be required prior to appointment.

• Portsmouth FC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and

vulnerable adults.

Ready to Lead the Way?

The Club will not consider applications via third parties.

To apply send your CV and cover letter to hr@pompeyfc.co.uk no later than 5pm on 30 June

2026.

Interviews are expected to be held in Portsmouth in the week commencing 13 July 2026. Role Specification

If you don’t hear from us within 7 days of the closing date, please consider that your application

was unsuccessful.

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to build an accurate picture of the make-up for our talent pools. Therefore, we ask that you

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