Data Scientist (Sports Analytics)

Singular Recruitment; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A rapidly growing sports data consultancy in the UK seeks a Data Scientist specializing in football analytics. The role involves applying advanced data techniques to analyze football performance data and develop insightful metrics. Candidates should have a strong background in Python and a passion for football. This permanent position offers hybrid working and excellent benefits, including a large bonus potential, a pension, and access to a free onsite gym.

Benefits

Large bonus potential

Pension

Private medical

Free onsite gym

Qualifications

• Strong background in Python with experience in data manipulation and statistical modelling.
• Industry experience in a data science role focusing on sports analytics.
• Knowledge of advanced football metrics, particularly possession value models.

Responsibilities

• Apply advanced data science techniques to analyze football data and uncover insights.
• Build models to profile teams and players, identifying styles of play and strengths.
• Develop metrics to evaluate players, such as efficiency in ball retention.

Skills

Python

Data manipulation with Pandas/Polars

Statistical modelling

Knowledge of football metrics

Strong communication skills

Job description

Data Scientist (Sports Analytics | Football Focus)

We’re excited to be partnering with a new client – a rapidly growing sports data consultancy that is extending its Data Science team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business at the cutting edge of football analytics, where raw data is transformed into actionable insights that drive smarter, evidence-based decisions for clubs, organisations, and partners.

With a clear focus on football, you’ll be delivering innovative data science solutions that support performance analysis, recruitment, and strategic planning. The team combines technical excellence with a genuine passion for the game, ensuring insights are both rigorous and impactful.

If you’re someone who loves football and wants to push the boundaries of how data can shape the sport’s future, this is the role for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Apply advanced data science techniques to analyse football data and uncover insights on performance and tactics.
• Build models and frameworks to profile teams and players – identifying styles of play, strengths, and weaknesses.
• Develop new metrics to evaluate players (e.g. efficiency in ball retention, progressive passing, duel outcomes under pressure).
• Communicate findings effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, including coaches, scouts, analysts, and traders.

Skills & Attributes

• Strong background in Python, with experience in data manipulation (Pandas / Polars) and statistical modelling.
• Industry experience in a data science role focussing on sports analytics.
• Knowledge of advanced football metrics (possession value models highly desirable).
• A deep passion for football combined with analytical rigour and strong communication skills for club-facing work.

Location: London with hybrid working available

Type: Permanent

Benefits: Large bonus potential, pension, private medical and free onsite gym.

Impact: Work directly with clubs and partners to shape data-driven decision-making in football.

Interested?

This is a unique chance to join an ambitious consultancy and make your mark in sports data science. If you’d like to know more, get in touch today to discuss this new client opportunity!