First Team Performance Analyst

Luton Town; Luton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional football club is seeking a First Team Performance Analyst to support the coaching team through detailed analysis and insights. The role requires a minimum of two years of relevant experience and a degree in a sports-related discipline. Applicants should possess excellent analytical and communication skills, with proficiency in video analysis tools being essential. The position includes travel with the team and offers flexibility in working hours.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in performance analysis within a professional football club.
• Excellent football knowledge and tactical understanding.
• Strong communication skills for presenting analysis.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough opposition analysis and provide key insights.
• Analyse match footage to deliver detailed reports.
• Travel with the team for real-time analysis during matches.

Skills

Experience in performance analysis

Football knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Proficiency in video analysis software

Ability to work under pressure

Education

2:1 undergraduate degree in sports related discipline

Tools

Hudl SportsCode

Hudl Studio

Hudl StatsBomb

SBG Matchtracker

SBG Focus

Job description

JOB PURPOSE

As a First Team Performance Analyst at Luton Town, you will play a crucial role within the Analysis department in supporting the process to produce analysis content, using video and data along with supporting the Coaching Team in preparing the players for upcoming games. This includes the production of pre, live and post-match analysis relating to both team and individuals, enabling the team to maximise performance throughout the season.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Understand the key principles and playing style of the club/coaching team - Conduct thorough opposition analysis, identifying key trends in their structure, playing style and overall performance, providing video and documentation to relevant staff members.
• Analyse and evaluate Luton Town Match footage to provide detailed Post-Match reports on team and player performance, giving key insights to the coaching/management team.
• Support the pre and post-match process in helping animate post-match video where required - Work together with other members of the department to ensure weekly documentation of data relating to own team and opposition performance are readily available to the coaching team.
• Travel with the First Team to all home and 50% of away fixtures, providing real‑time analysis during matches, offering valuable insights in fast paced, pressurised environments.
• Develop and maintain authentic and effective working relationships throughout the club.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive knowledge of the first team and academy squads.
• Produce specific analysis projects as and when required by the Head Coach and coaching team, to support research and development within the Football department.
• Representing the club, always model the club’s values and valued behaviours.

MAIN JOB REQUIREMENTS AND PERSON SPECIFICATION

Education/Qualifications/Training

ESSENTIAL

• Minimum of 2 years’ full-time experience in a performance analysis role within a professional football club.
• Minimum 2:1 undergraduate degree in a sports related discipline (e Sports Coaching / Sports Science) or equivalent experience
• Excellent football knowledge, with a strong tactical understand of different playing styles
• Proficiency in using a variety video analysis softwares and other relevant tools (Hudl SportsCode, Hudl Studio, Hudl StatsBomb, SBG Matchtracker, SBG Focus etc)
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and translate it into actionable insights
• Strong communication skills to effectively convey analysis and recommendations to the coaching staff and players
• Attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure in a fast‑paced environment
• Passion for football and a genuine interest in continuous learning and improvement.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively present your analysis and recommendations to the coaching staff and players, verbally and visually.
• Creative in methods of presentation
• Ability to highlight key messages
• Attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure in a fast‑paced environment.
• A clear understanding of the day‑to‑day Football environment
• A genuine interest in continuous learning and improvement.

DESIRABLE

• MSc in a sports discipline.
• UEFA B Licence Coaching Badge.

Additional Information

• This a Full-Time role, the hours of which can be flexible
• Applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK