Data & Scouting Assistant

Konami Digital Entertainment B.V.; Windsor; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global gaming company is seeking a junior Data & Scouting Assistant to enhance football gaming realism. This role involves data management and analysis using professional scouting tools. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree, a passion for football, and strong analytical skills. This position includes a mix of on-site and remote work options and offers a competitive salary.

Benefits

Join a passionate, football-focused team

Grow your career within a leading global gaming brand

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• Minimum undergraduate degree in Performance Analysis, Sports & Exercise Science, Data Science, or a closely related field.
• Deep football knowledge and strong attention to detail.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Create, adjust, and manage data in our bespoke online tool.
• Contribute to player, coach, and team data.
• Support data-driven projects and live service operations.
• Track global football competitions for ongoing updates.
• Collaborate across teams to enhance gameplay accuracy.

Skills

Deep football knowledge

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Proficient with Opta ProVision

Proficient with WyScout

Advanced Excel

Interest in football video games

Education

Minimum undergraduate degree in relevant field

Tools

Opta ProVision

WyScout

Microsoft Excel

Job description

About Us

eFootball delivers an authentic football gaming experience to millions worldwide. Our Data & Scouting team drives accuracy and authenticity by blending expert football knowledge with advanced analytics and scouting tools.

The Role

We’re looking for a junior Data & Scouting Assistant to join full-time, working 5 days a week (3 days in our Windsor office with 2 days flexible remote options). You will leverage professional scouting tools and data analysis to ensure player and game realism.

Key Responsibilities

• Create, adjust, and manage data in our bespoke online tool.
• Contribute to player, coach, and team data.
• Support data-driven projects and live service operations.
• Track global football competitions for ongoing updates.
• Collaborate across teams to enhance gameplay accuracy.
• Support the Data & Scouting Manager with ad-hoc tasks.

Essential Requirements

• Minimum undergraduate degree in Performance Analysis, Sports & Exercise Science, Data Science, or a closely related field.
• This is a graduate-level role requiring specialist academic training; applications without a relevant degree will not be considered.
• Deep football knowledge and strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrable interest and knowledge of football video games.
• Thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Proficient with Opta ProVision, WyScout, or similar platforms.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Excel (advanced functions, pivot tables).
• Looking to improve and develop professionally.
• Right to work in the UK.

Desirable

• Previous experience working within professional football (e.g., internships, placements).
• Postgraduate degree in Performance Analysis or related field.
• Programming experience (e.g., Python, R, SQL) to support data analysis and reporting.

What We Offer

• Join a passionate, football-focused team.
• Grow your career within a leading global gaming brand.
• Competitive salary.

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