Are you a dynamic and enthusiastic data analyst with a passion for football? If so, we have the perfect role for you! Stoke City Football Club is looking for a First Team Recruitment Data & Insights Analyst with a particular focus on analysing / exploring data to support the Recruitment operations with database maintenance, data analysis, visualisation and report construction heavily involved.
Reporting to the Lead Technical Analyst & Head of Recruitment, the role will look to support the First Team Recruitment Department, creating & managing effective and dynamic databases & reporting systems that allow us to identify and track players, monitor processes and filter potential targets.
The candidate should have good knowledge of database construction & management, extraction & relevant application of data from external sources, as well as visualisation processes. A fundamental component of this is the ability to provide insight to the department in a clear and efficient manner.
The role will require the participant to work within a multi disciplinarily team with the responsibility to develop, maintain, manage and present advanced reporting, analytics and dashboards. Therefore, the ability to extract insight from a variety of data sources and understanding complex data is crucial. Experience of using a number of the following products, systems, software or programming languages including but not exclusive to; Power BI, Tableau, SQL, R or Python will be valuable. The ability to build, maintain and develop customized user-friendly app-based solutions would be a further potential benefit to the candidate’s skill-set

Key Skills and experience:
• Practical experience of data analysis either in a professional or academic capacity.
• Experience of large data sets, working with multiple APIs from a variety of sources & ability to automate workflows.
• Demonstrable ability to visualise data or build dashboards informatively, creatively and concisely utilising tools such as Tableau or Power BI.
• Demonstrable ability to create, manage & continually improve the development & functionality of large databases with knowledge of SQL and or relatable programming languages (R/Python)
• Ability to work across departments and engage with stakeholders at different levels.
• Problem solving capability, with pace, agility and innovative thinking
• Verbal and written communication skills.

Desirable:

• Experience with performance analysis & data platforms such as Statsbomb, SkillCorner, Wyscout & ISF Scout 7
• Experience of creating app-based solutions
• Knowledge & previous experience of a professional football environment, its principles and practices.
• Previous experience in Recruitment role within professional football

The ideal candidate will have experience in understanding complex data to affect change, have excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills with the ability to deliver specific information to all staff and departments of the First Team where necessary.

The salary will be competitive for the role, and will be discussed at interview / shortlisted stage.

The positions will be offered on a full-time basis.

This organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and DBS checks at the appropriate level will be obtained prior to employment commencing.

To apply, please complete and return the application form which can be obtained via our website https://www.stokecityfc.com/category/job-vacancies (you may also wish to submit a CV in support of your application), to Human Resources, SCFC Jobs, bet365 Stadium, Stanley Matthews Way, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 4EG or email to stokejobs@stokecityfc.com quoting ‘FTRDIA2302APFA’ in the subject line. Alternatively, telephone the Human Resources Department on 01782 592227 for an application form.

The closing date for applications is Monday 27th February 2023.

Stoke City Football Club endorses the principle of Equality and will strive to ensure that everyone who wishes to be involved in the Club will be treated fairly and with respect, without regard to their age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion and belief, sex or sexual orientation.

By applying to us you are agreeing to share your Personal Data in accordance with our Recruitment Privacy Policy which can be found at www.stokecityfc.com/recruitment-privacy-policy/

The Club is committed to providing access and opportunities for all members of the community to take part in without threat of intimidation, victimisation, harassment, bullying and abuse. Any person associated with the Club can be assured of an environment in which their rights, dignity and individual worth are respected and in particular, that they are able to enjoy their engagement at the Club.