Data and Analytics (Football)

Onyx-Conseil; Warrington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional sports organization in Greater Manchester is seeking a Senior Data Analyst to enhance their recruitment processes. The role involves building reports on players and transfer targets, defining KPIs, and providing data-driven insights to senior management. Ideal candidates will have experience in professional football and proficiency in SQL, R, Python, and related tools. A great opportunity to shape the future of recruitment in an ambitious environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with SQL, R, Python, and Excel.
• Experience with data providers like Wyscout or Opta.
• Proven experience in Senior Data Analysis or Scouting in professional football.

Responsibilities

• Build reports on current players and transfer targets.
• Define KPIs and performance metrics for databases.
• Deliver insights in senior-level recruitment meetings.

Skills

SQL

R

Python

Excel

Data analysis

Performance analysis

Tools

Wyscout

Opta

Hudl

Skillcorner

StatsBomb

Job description

Data and Analytics (Football)
Greater Manchester
£40,000-£45,000

An excellent opportunity for a Senior Data Analyst, Performance Analyst, or Scout from within professional football to join an ambitious set up offering the chance to get involved in recruitment across all teams as this club looks to shift their recruitment culture.

In this role, you will build reports on current players, on current and future transfer targets, and map several different leagues in the UK and in Europe to try and spot the profile of player that will thrive in different systems. You'll define KPI's and performance metrics for the databases you build using SQL. You'll deliver data-backed insights in senior-level recruitment meetings.

The ideal candidate will be data-savvy and competent working with SQL, R, Python, and Excel. Candidates must have experience with at least one of the following data providers: Wyscout, Opta, Hudl, Skillcorner, StatsBomb, or similar. Candidates will have some proven experience as a Senior Data Analyst, Scouting, or Performance Analytics within professional/elite level football.

This is a fantastic opportunity to help shape the future of recruitment for years to come at an ambitious club!

The Role:

• SQL, R, Python, and Excel
• WyScout, Opta, Hudl, Skillcorner, StatsBomb or similar
• Working with MD, Owner, Manager, and the recruitment team to select targets for recruitment
• Defining KPIs and metrics on which to base decision making

The Person:

• Experience within professional/elite level football
• Senior Data Analysis, Performance Analysis, and/or Scouting experience
• Commutable to the Greater Manchester area
• SQL, Python, R, and Excel experience

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.