Data Analyst

Barnsley Football Club; Tees Valley; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Middlesbrough Football Club is establishing a Data & Analytics function and seeks a Data Analyst to turn data into actionable insights across football performance, recruitment, sports science and operations.

You will partner with the Head of Data and Data Engineer to build reports, visualisations and data products that support decision-making, while maintaining high data quality and clear methodologies.

Qualifications

• Experience in football/sports analytics or related field.
• Ability to create reports and dashboards in Power BI.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Attention to data quality and clear methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain reports, dashboards and visualisations using Power BI.
• Analyse football, performance, sports science and operational data to identify trends and insights.
• Support integration and validation of data from multiple systems.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver data products.
• Produce clear visualisations and reports for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Assist in ensuring data quality and accuracy across outputs.
• Support ad-hoc analytics across football operations, recruitment and medical teams.
• Contribute to self-service reporting and analytics capabilities.
• Document reporting processes and methodologies.
• Stay updated on sports analytics and data visualisation best practices.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

Data storytelling

Attention to detail

Tools

Power BI

StatsBomb

SkillCorner

Catapult

VALD

Second Spectrum

Hudl Sportscode

Transfermarkt

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity to join a newly established Data & Analytics department at Middlesbrough Football Club.

We are seeking a motivated and analytically minded Data Analyst to support the delivery of data-driven insights across the Club. Working closely with the Head of Data and Data Engineer, you will help transform data into actionable information that supports decision-making across football performance analysis, recruitment, sports science, medical and wider club operations.

This role would suit someone with experience working in football, performance analysis, sports science or a related discipline who is passionate about data, enjoys solving problems, and is keen to further develop their analytical and technical skills.

THE ROLE:

• Develop and maintain reports, dashboards and visualisations using Power BI.
• Analyse football, performance, sports science and operational data to identify trends, insights and opportunities.
• Support the integration and validation of data from multiple football and business systems.
• Work with key stakeholders across the Club to understand requirements and help deliver data products that support decision-making.
• Produce clear and engaging visualisations and reports tailored to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Assist in ensuring data quality, consistency and accuracy across reporting outputs.
• Support ad-hoc analytical projects across football operations, performance analysis, recruitment, medical and other business-related departments.
• Contribute to the development of self-service reporting and analytics capabilities across the organisation.
• Document reporting processes, business definitions and analytical methodologies.
• Keep up to date with developments in sports analytics, football intelligence and data visualisation best practice.

About The Candidate

CANDIDATES SHOULD:

• Experience working within a football, sports science, performance analysis, recruitment analysis or related sporting environment.
• Familiarity with football data platforms and technologies such as; StatsBomb, SkillCorner, Catapult, VALD, Second Spectrum, Hudl Sportscode (desirable), Transfermarkt and other football intelligence platforms (desirable)
• Experience creating reports, dashboards or visualisations using Power BI.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate findings clearly to a range of stakeholders.
• Good understanding of Microsoft Excel and data analysis principles.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate work.
• Passion for football and an interest in using data to improve performance and decision-making.

About The Club

CLOSING DATE: 23 October 2026

MFC is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

MFC is also committed to the safeguarding of vulnerable groups.