Women's U23 Casual Assistant AnalystThe FA

The Football Association is looking for a talented football analyst to join our England Women's Under-23s team as a Casual Assistant Analyst. In this exciting role, you'll turn performance data into meaningful insights that support player development, inform decision-making, and contribute to success on the international stage.

This role will require availability during the Women's international windows (see attached graphic at bottom of post for further details).  It will also require international travel in line with international camps and competitions.

What will you do?

• Support the delivery of an elite-level performance analysis service to the England Women's U23 team to provide competitive advantages.
• Support the production of high-quality opposition profiles through quantitative and qualitative data mechanisms to deliver insight.
• Provide support and constructive challenge to coaches in developing game plans, game reviews and training reviews.
• Accurately code footage aligned to a ‘How We Play' model.
• Use visualisation to convey data-driven findings.
• Attend and contribute to planning and reviewing MDT meetings.
• Have close & highly effective working relationships with the U23 Coaching and support staff, including other members of the Performance Analysis department, to enable the delivery of an effective performance analysis service.
• Have responsibility for analysis equipment packing, set up, usage and storage whilst on camp.
• Support the delivery of targeted projects which align with the Women's Technical Strategy.
• Attend analysis department training and development sessions.
• Executes additional tasks as required to meet the FA's changing priorities.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures to ensure the highest standards of health, safety and well-being can be maintained.

What You'll Need?

Essential for the role:

• MSc in Performance Analysis or related subject.
• Minimum 3 years experience working as a performance analyst in a professional football environment.
• Extensive knowledge in the use of HUDL Sportscode software.
• Literate in IOS Software.
• High level Technical & Tactical Football understanding.
• Ability to create excellent relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Excellent presentation & delivery skills.
• Valid passport.

Beneficial to have:

• Coaching Qualifications (FA Level 2 or Above).
• Previous experience working in Elite Women's Football.
• Data visualisation & interpretation skills.
• Previous experience utilising data visualisation platforms such as Tableau.
• Previous experience and competency using specific video recording software – GameOn, Redzone Analysis Capture masts.
• Knowledgeable in the use of HUDL Replay or similar.

What's in it for you?

We pride ourselves on offering a competitive rate of pay as well as great opportunities to develop and grow in your role.

We are committed to ensuring everyone can flourish in their roles, and by doing this, we offer top-of-the-range facilities across two core business locations. We have unique office spaces under the arch of the iconic Wembley National Stadium, which is the home of English football. We are also delighted to have a world-class Elite Performance Centre, St. George's Park in Staffordshire, which is an exceptional setting to develop and inspire high-performing England teams and leaders.

We are a diverse workplace, aspiring to represent football across the country. The Football Association actively promotes inclusion and diversity, encouraging you to be the best version of yourself at work.