Academy Performance Analysis Manager

Brighton and Hove Albion Football Club; Coombes; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional football club in England is seeking an experienced Academy Performance Analysis Manager to lead analysis for their Academy teams. The successful candidate will manage performance analysis staff, support player development, and ensure the use of best practices in video analysis. Applicants must have a strong football knowledge and experience in an academy setting, along with a relevant degree. This is a full-time, permanent position offering various employee benefits including training opportunities, health initiatives, and priority access to match tickets.

Benefits

Complimentary breakfast and lunch at both sites

23 days holiday rising with length of service

Access to a gym and padel court

Priority access to match tickets

In-house training programme and CPD opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience working in a performance analysis role within an academy environment.
• Ability to manage and update a video database of best practice clips.
• Knowledge of new technology and methodologies related to video analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead analysis for all Academy age groups.
• Manage the Academy Performance Analysis staff and their needs.
• Support player development and department progress.

Skills

High level of football knowledge

Confidence in using Sportscode software

Experience in a performance analysis role

Education

Related Sports Science or Performance Analysis degree

Tools

Sportscode software

Mac products

Job description

Role

Academy Performance Analysis Manager

Hours

Full time

Location

American Express Elite Football Performance Centre, Lancing, BN15 9FP

Contract Type

Permanent

Deadline Day

24th December 2025

About Brighton & Hove Albion FC

We compete at the highest levels of football on a global stage while embracing our Sussex community spirit. At the heart of everything we do is our commitment to high performance, professional excellence, and making a positive impact.

Exciting opportunity to lead our Boy's Academy Performance Analyst team

As Academy Performance Analysis Manager, you will lead analysis for all Academy age groups and support player development and department progress. You will also manage and update a video database of best practice clips. Another key part to this role will be staying updated on all new technology and methodology related to video analysis, ensuring our Academy remains at the forefront of performance analysis.

In this role you will line manage the Academy Performance Analysis staff, ensuring the analysis needs of all Academy teams (U21's-U9's) are met.

Experience you need to thrive in this role

You must have a high level of football knowledge, and previous experience working in a performance analysis role within an academy environment. You will be confident using Sportscode software and Mac products. To be successful, you will be required to hold a related Sports Science or Performance Analysis degree.

Our values are essential to our success

Our values serve as guiding principles for how we connect with one another, our fans, partners and sponsors. As a club, we embody these values in everything we do :

• Treat People Well
• Exceed Expectations
• Aim High. Never Give Up
• Act with Integrity
• Make it Special
• Be Fan Focused

How we say thank you

In appreciation for your hard work and dedication, we are pleased to offer you a range of additional benefits, including but not limited to :

• Complimentary breakfast and lunch at both sites
• 23 days holiday rising with length of service (pro rata for part time staff)
• Rewards platform, which includes access to 900+ retailers, a wellbeing centre and more!
• Enhanced family policies
• Access to a gym and padel court at our training ground
• Priority access to match tickets and access to free WSL tickets for 2025 / 26 season
• In-house training programme and CPD opportunities
• Exclusive discounts and benefits from our partners and local businesses

Our commitment to EDI

We take pride in being an equal opportunity workplace that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Our core values foster a strong ethical culture, enabling us to meet the needs of our diverse audience, both on and off the pitch. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage or civil partnership. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application, please contact the team.

Safeguarding is part of everything we do

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 position is UK-based and requires proof of the right to live and work in the UK.

All job offers are conditional upon background checks, including a full 3-year reference history, DBS checks, and verification of your eligibility to work. Please note, we do not sponsor applicants without the right to work in the UK.