First Team Performance Analyst

Kick It Out; Derby; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in football is seeking a Performance Analyst to join their First-Team Analysis Team. This exciting role involves providing exceptional analysis and insights to support team performance. You'll work closely with coaching staff, utilizing advanced video analysis tools to identify trends and develop tactical plans. The ideal candidate will have a strong tactical understanding, excellent communication skills, and a proactive approach to innovation. Join a club that values stability, integrity, and progress, and contribute to their mission of success on and off the pitch.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Two complimentary staff season tickets

Discounts with select Club partners

Healthshield Cash Health Plan

Training and development opportunities

Subsidised lunchtime meals

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience in a first team environment in professional football.
• Strong proficiency with video analysis and presentation software.

Responsibilities

• Support first team opposition analysis and deliver insights to coaching staff.
• Create telestrated training analysis videos to reinforce tactical messaging.

Skills

Video Analysis Software

Tactical Understanding

Communication Skills

Data Analysis

Programming (R, Python)

Education

Undergraduate Degree in Performance Analysis

Postgraduate Degree in Sports-related Subject

Tools

Sportscode

Angles

MatchTracker

Wyscout

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Derby County Football Club, established in 1884, is one of the founder members of the English Football League and has a rich and varied history, including two First Division titles in 1972 and 1975 and an FA Cup success in 1946. The club are currently playing in the Sky Bet Championship, the second tier of English Football following their promotion from League One in the 2023/24 season and is under the management of Head Coach John Eustace. The club also boasts a successful and respected Category One Academy, a status which has been held since 2014, and a Women’s side competing in the FA Women’s National League Northern Premier Division. Derby County recently embarked on an exciting new era following the change in ownership to Clowes Developments (UK) Limited, in the summer of 2022. Our track record of producing talent is outstanding, and we intend to protect that proud legacy, investing in key roles within the club to build on the foundations in place for success.

Derby County Football Club is seeking to recruit an experienced Performance Analyst to join our First-Team Analysis Team. The role will focus on providing exceptional analysis and insight to support the First Team’s preparation and performance. Working closely with the coaching staff, the analyst will identify trends, deliver detailed reports and recommendations, and drive innovation to maximise the team's effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support various aspects of first team opposition analysis.
• Deliver high-quality insights to the coaching team, using telestration tools and video analysis to support tactical planning and game plan creation.
• Take ownership of specific elements of the pre-match process, such as:
• Leading on the creation of opposition individual unit meetings for each first team fixture; or
• Playing an active role in the development of player Individual Development Plans (IDPs), collaborating closely with coaches and players to drive targeted performance improvements.
• Support the creation of telestrated training analysis videos to help reinforce tactical messaging.
• Attend and support the analysis department at the majority of, if not all, first team fixtures as required.
• Contribute to the continuous development of analysis workflows, best practices, and innovation within the department.
• Assist the wider performance analysis team with ad-hoc projects and analysis requests under the direction of the Lead First Team Analyst.

Personal characteristics:

• Strong proficiency with video analysis software (e.g., Sportscode, Angles, MatchTracker, Wyscout) and video telestration software (e.g. Tactic Pro, Studio).
• Strong proficiency within Mac software to aid video presentation and report creation (e.g. Keynote, Powerpoint).
• Strong tactical understanding of the game.
• Highly detail-oriented and organised.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Creative thinker with the ability to innovate and find new competitive advantages.
• Proactive and self-motivated with a strong work ethic and commitment to continuous learning.
• Team player who thrives in a collaborative, high-performance environment.
• Naturally curious, with a desire to seek out answers and develop solutions independently.
• Capable of working under pressure and to quick turnaround times to match the demands of the football season.
• Readiness to be flexible with working hours in line with first team schedule.
• 2+ years’ experience working within a first team environment in professional football
• Data Analysis, Visualisation and Programming experience (R, Python, Tableau, Power BI) is desirable

Desirable Qualifications:

• An undergraduate and/or postgraduate degree in Performance Analysis or in a sports-related subject

Competitive salary, dependent on experience.

The role is full-time, working 35 hours per week. Due to the demands of a professional football environment, working evenings and weekends is required.

Everything we do as a Club is built around the three pillars of stability, integrity and progress. Our core values are:

• We are proud of who we are and what we do
• We are positive, inspired and passionate
• We are ambitious and driven
• We are prepared, honest and humble
• We are the heartbeat of our community
• We are the club of opportunity

Derby County employee benefits include:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Two complimentary staff season tickets
• Two complimentary staff away memberships
• Discounts with select Club partners and sponsors
• Healthshield Cash Health Plan to support employee health and well-being and Perks for great deals and discounts
• Participating in our employee forum, ‘The Herd’
• Training and development opportunities
• Access to programmes and volunteering opportunities with Derby County Community Trust
• Subsidised lunchtime meals at Moor Farm

Derby County Football Club is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

As part of the Club's commitment to providing a safe environment for children and young people, applicants should be aware that this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Criminal Record Check.

Derby County Football Club is an Inclusive Club for all and is committed to Equality and Diversity.

To apply for this role, please complete an application form, which can be found HERE .

The closing date for receipt of applications is Sunday 18 May 2025. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early.

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