Data-Driven Recruitment Analyst – Football Academy

Comunidad Lift; Cobham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Chelsea Football Club is seeking a Junior Recruitment Analyst to join our Academy Recruitment Department at Cobham Training Ground. This permanent, full-time role combines video analysis, player assessment and data-driven insights to support recruitment decisions across Pre-Academy, Future Blues and trialist programmes.

You will produce high-quality player reports and presentations, collaborate with recruiters, coaches and analysts, and contribute to recruitment intelligence that informs pathway

Qualifications

• Experience using video analysis platforms such as Hudl Studio.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and digital technologies.
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Trustworthy, professional and committed to safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Capture, analyse and review player footage to support recruitment decisions.
• Produce player reports, presentations and video content for recruitment discussions.
• Lead analysis of Pre-Academy fixtures, festivals and development events.
• Build player comparison reports, recommendation packs and recruitment insights.
• Collaborate with recruitment staff, coaches and analysts across the Academy.
• Support innovation projects using video, data and emerging technologies.
• Contribute to reporting standards and Football Insights practices.

Skills

Analytical skills

Reporting skills

Communication

Organisation

Confidentiality

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in Performance Analysis

Tools

Hudl Studio

Video editing software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Chelsea Football Club is seeking a Junior Recruitment Analyst to join our Academy Recruitment Department at Cobham Training Ground. This permanent, full-time role combines video analysis, player assessment and data-driven insights to support recruitment decisions across Pre-Academy, Future Blues and trialist programmes.

You will produce high-quality player reports and presentations, collaborate with recruiters, coaches and analysts, and contribute to recruitment intelligence that informs pathway