Head of Analysis & Performance Strategy

Chelsea Football Club; Cobham; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Chelsea FC Women are seeking an outstanding Head of Analysis to lead and evolve our world-class analysis function across the First Team and our women's pathway.

Reporting to the Head Coach and Technical Director, you will translate the club's Game Model into actionable insights that drive performance, recruitment and player development, while leading the performance, opposition and data analysis teams to ensure a joined-up analytical approach across the programme.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in performance, opposition or data analysis within elite football.
• Proven leadership experience managing teams, projects and departmental objectives.
• Strong understanding of tactical and technical analysis within the women's game.
• Ability to translate data and video into actionable recommendations for coaches and stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Women’s Analysis department, setting strategy, standards and best practice.
• Manage and mentor a team of analysts across performance, opposition and data functions.
• Partner closely with the Head Coach, Technical Director and Recruitment team to deliver high-impact insights.
• Oversee match, training and individual player analysis aligned to the club's Game Model.
• Lead opposition analysis and contribute to game planning and match-day strategy.
• Drive innovation through data, technology and emerging analytical methodologies.
• Work closely with the Recruitment and Academy teams to align analysis frameworks and support long-term player development.
• Support the Head of Recruitment with analytical input as required
• Manage departmental budgets, software platforms and analytical infrastructure.
• Champion a collaborative, high-performance culture across the club.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Communication

Problem solving

Education

UEFA B Licence or higher

Degree or postgraduate qualification

Tools

Hudl Sportscode

Wyscout

SkillCorner

StatsBomb

Power BI

Catapult

Job description

Chelsea FC Women are seeking an outstanding Head of Analysis to lead and evolve our world-class analysis function across the First Team and our women's pathway.

Reporting to the Head Coach and Technical Director, you will translate the club's Game Model into actionable insights that drive performance, recruitment and player development, while leading the performance, opposition and data analysis teams to ensure a joined-up analytical approach across the programme.