Academy Recruitment Analyst

Blackburn Rovers FC; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An esteemed football club is seeking an Academy Recruitment Analyst for its Academy Recruitment Department. The role will leverage data analysis to enhance player recruitment decisions and trialist evaluations. As part of a collaborative team, you'll create visual presentations, manage data integrity, and support strategic reviews. Suitable candidates will have a degree in a related field, proficiency in data analysis tools, and experience in a football environment. A valid UK Driver’s License, FA safeguarding certifications, and an enhanced DBS check are required.

Qualifications

• Degree in Sports Science, Data Analytics, or related field preferred.
• Must possess FA Safeguarding Certificate and FA Emergency First Aid in Football.
• DBS check required (Enhanced) and valid UK Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Provide data-driven insights and visual presentations to support player recruitment.
• Collect, manage, and analyse data for decision-making in academy recruitment.
• Collaborate with scouts and coaches to contextualise data for evaluations.

Skills

Data analysis tools (Excel, Power BI, Tableau)

Video editing and presentation software (Hudl, Wyscout, Keynote)

Understanding of football performance metrics

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Sports Science, Data Analytics, or related field

FA Safeguarding Certificate

FA Emergency First Aid in Football

Job description

About The Role

Job title: Academy Recruitment Analyst
Department: Academy Recruitment
Location: Blackburn Rovers Academy, Old Langho, Blackburn, BB6 8BA (flexibility required)
Reports to: Head of Academy Recruitment
Responsible for: N/A
Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week, plus additional hours as necessary, including evenings and weekends
Contractual Status: Permanent

Job purpose: To provide data-driven insights and visual presentations to support player recruitment decisions, trialist evaluations, and player progression reviews across all Academy phases.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure safeguarding and welfare of all staff and elite players, promoting well-being while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Collect, manage, and analyse data from scouting reports, performance metrics, and match footage.
• Create and maintain dashboards and visual tools for recruitment and retention decisions.
• Present insights on trialists and potential targets using video clips, data summaries, and visual presentations.
• Support player progression reviews with evidence-based reports and presentations for internal meetings.
• Collaborate with scouts and coaches to contextualise data and video analysis.
• Maintain databases and ensure data integrity across platforms (e.g., Eyeball/Impect, FiP).
• Monitor trends in player development and recruitment outcomes.
• Assist in strategic reviews and reporting for Academy leadership.
• Complete weekly video analysis using Wyscout and Eyeball platforms.
• Assist with the exit strategy for signed players upon release, ensuring positive promotion of each player.

Skills & Experience required

• Proficiency in data analysis tools (Excel, Power BI, Tableau, etc.)
• Experience with video editing and presentation software (e.g., Hudl, Wyscout, Keynote, PowerPoint)
• Understanding of football performance metrics and scouting data
• Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and communication skills
• Experience in a football or sports performance environment (desirable)

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About The Candidate

Qualifications required:

• Degree in Sports Science, Data Analytics, or related field (preferred)
• FA Safeguarding Certificate (Essential)
• FA Emergency First Aid in Football (Essential)
• Valid UK Driver’s License

DBS check required: Yes (Enhanced)