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Position: Performance Analyst (Remote)

Reports to: Head of Analysis

Direct Reports: None

Division/Section: First Team

Department: Analysis

Sector: Football Operations

Job Family: Data & Analytics

Role Purpose

Supports the Analysis Department by delivering match data insights for pre- and post-match preparation, opponent analysis, and set-piece analysis. Builds and maintains reports, workflows, and analytical models that turn match data into clear, actionable outputs for coaches and analysts. This is a remote, part-time role.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES & ACTIVITIES

Key Accountabilities & Activities

·         Deliver pre-match opponent analysis using match data (trends, styles, key players, strengths/weaknesses) and present findings in an actionable format.

·         Produce post-match performance reports and KPI reviews (team, unit and player level) with clear visuals, key takeaways, and follow-up questions.

·         Lead set-piece data analysis (own and opponent) including routine cataloging, delivery/target zones, matchups, and outcome tracking.

·         Build and maintain automated workflows, dashboards, and analytical models in Python/SQL (including API integrations) to support match-week reporting.

·         Ensure data quality, documentation, and reproducibility of analysis; respond to ad-hoc match-week questions and collaborate effectively in a remote setup.

BACKGROUND, SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

·         Strong understanding of football tactics and match analysis processes (pre-match, post-match, opponent and set-piece).

·         Proven experience working with football match/event data (Opta/StatsBomb/Wyscout or similar) and strong attention to data quality and definitions.

·         Strong coding skills in Python and SQL, with ability to build repeatable analysis pipelines and simple predictive / descriptive models.

·         Experience working with APIs to extract and refresh data; comfortable with automation and clear documentation.

·         Strong communication skills: able to create clear data visualisations and presentations for coaches; effective collaboration in a remote, part-time environment.

Qualifications

·         Previous experience working in a professional football club (first team) delivering match analysis outputs is required.

·         No formal education requirement; proven practical experience in pre/post-match, opponent and set-piece data analysis is required (examples/portfolio preferred).

COMMUNICATION - MAIN STAKEHOLDERS

Internal

Head of Analysis, Head Coach & Coaching Staff, Set Piece Coach, Head of Data Intelligence, Chief Scout, Sporting Director

External

External vendors and data providers (Opta, Hudl/Wyscout, StatsBomb, etc.), software/API providers and consultants (as required).