PLACEMENT TITLE: PDP Academy Performance Analyst Placement MSc Bursary
DEPARTMENT: Performance Insights and Data Strategy
REPORTS TO: Head of Performance Insights and Data Strategy
LOCATION: Sir Jack Hayward Training Ground, Compton - Additional travel may be required
HOURS: 25 hours per week from 14th August 2025 – 31st May 2026
DATE:

We are Wolves

Progressive, determined, bright, unified, and humble. A pack that is hungry for success. Wolves is one of the fastest-growing professional football clubs in the UK and boasts one of the richest histories in the beautiful game.

Formed in 1877, Wolves was a founding member of the Football League and one of the country’s most successful sides in the fifties and sixties. During a two-decade spell, the Black Country’s most decorated side won three First Division titles and one of its four FA Cups.

Fast forward to the 2022/23 season, where three seasons at Molineux saw Wolves clinch the Sky Bet Championship trophy with 99 points, followed by a seventh-place finish in the Premier League, which included memorable wins over Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur, Chelsea, and Arsenal. The next season saw the team complete a memorable double over the reigning champions, equal the previous season’s seventh-place finish, and reach the quarter-finals of the Europa League as part of the ‘longest season’ in league history.

We don’t simply look to the future, we seize it.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults at risk. We expect all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment. This means that the post-holder is required to apply all relevant policies and uphold the Club’s commitment to safeguarding children, young people, and adults at risk and to ensuring that Wolves is free from discrimination and harassment.

Placement Description

To support the Academy Performance Analysis process and services at Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Club, enabling us to enhance the quality of content, research, and development given to coaches and players. This role will provide support to the PDP phase within the analysis programme while also working closely with the YDP / FP analysts. The placement supports university study towards a recognized qualification in Performance Analysis, in partnership with the University of Worcester.

This placement has a strong record, with previous interns now working at a range of professional clubs and elite settings at both academy and first-team levels, including Premier League and Championship clubs.

Key Learning Opportunities

• Filming and coding of PDP training and matches.


• Support in pre / live / post-match PDP analysis.


• Maintenance of video and statistical databases of teams, players, and league trends.


• Support in the production of team/individual meetings.


• Provide best practice clips from relevant age groups to maintain a library based on the club's playing style and identity.


• Involvement in research-based projects on learning styles, delivery, and technology.


• Assist with the implementation of player development plans and support coach observation sessions.


• Assist in coverage of tournaments across all Academy age groups as required.

General Responsibilities

• Compliance with Club policies.


• Compliance with the Club’s health and safety procedures.


• Compliance with the Club’s safeguarding policies.


• Promote the Club’s values.


• Work consistently to embed equality & diversity into the Club.


• Undertake such other duties as may be reasonably expected.


• Maintain professional conduct at all times.

Safeguarding

• This role carries a specific safeguarding responsibility. The post-holder is required to apply all relevant policies and uphold the Club’s commitment to safeguarding vulnerable people.

Key Relationships

• Reports to the Head of Performance Insights and Data Strategy.


• Works closely with the PDP analysis and coaching staff, embedding within the analysis process and the wider MDT.


• Collaborates with all analysts to build communication lines and align provision.


• Builds strong relationships with coaching and support staff to understand their workflows and requirements, supporting player development throughout the season.

Scope of Placement

• This placement requires approximately 25 hours per week, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays.


• The placement description is subject to change based on the evolving needs of Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Club.


• The Performance Analysis department is integrated with both senior and academy footballers, and support may be required across both areas at short notice.

Person Specification

Knowledge:

Desirable

• Evidence of excellent football knowledge through analysis, coaching, or playing experience.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Apple-based products for presentations, databases, and graphical resources.


• Understanding of Performance Analysis software, including Hudl Sportscode, SBG Focus, and SBG Matchtracker.


• Advanced understanding of relevant equipment and technology, including operation and maintenance.

General Skills and Attributes:

Essential

• A positive personality that engages with younger players.


• Ability to work independently and use initiative.


• Calm under pressure with adaptability in changing situations.


• Excellent presentation and communication skills that positively impact performance.


• Awareness of Health and Safety policies and individual responsibility.


• Commitment to continued professional development.


• Adherence to professional confidentiality, liaising with staff and players.


• Understanding of working safely with children and accepted practices.


• Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion within the Club.

Experience:

Desirable

• Minimum 1 year of experience working in a sporting environment providing Performance Analysis support.


• Experience of presenting to large groups.

Qualifications:

Essential

• Undergraduate degree in Sports Science, Sport Studies, Coaching, or Performance Analysis.


• Acceptance onto an MSc Performance Analysis course that includes work placement.


• Must hold or obtain at the earliest opportunity the FA Safeguarding Children Workshop certification.


• Subject to a DBS check at the appropriate level, cleared by the Wolves Safeguarding Manager.

Desirable

• FA Level 1 and 2 Coaching Badges.