Men’s Performance Analyst -Somerset CCC. Closes 30 Oct

clubrugby; Taunton; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

A prominent sports club in Taunton is seeking a Men’s Performance Analyst. You will lead match-day analysis for the Men's First XI and develop data strategies to support coaching and performance insights. The ideal candidate should have experience in performance analysis in sports, strong communication skills, and a deep understanding of cricket. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with a multidisciplinary team and contribute to team success.

Qualifications

• Experience in performance analysis within sports.
• Strong understanding of cricket and its competitive landscape.
• Ability to communicate insights effectively to coaches and players.

Responsibilities

• Lead match-day analysis for Somerset Men's First XI.
• Develop Somerset’s data and analysis strategy.
• Collaborate with coaches to visualize KPIs.

Skills

Data analysis

Tactical analysis

Communication

Leadership

Education

Degree in sport science or data analytics

Tools

Video analysis software

Data visualization tools

Video clip editing

Job description

• Men’s Performance Analyst -Somerset CCC. Closes 30 Oct

Men’s Performance Analyst -Somerset CCC. Closes 30 Oct

• Reports to:Director of Talent & Development
• Contract:Permanent, Full-Time
• Hours:Min 40 hours per week (to include evenings, weekends and bank holidays as required)
• Location:The Cooper Associates County Ground, Taunton (with regional travel as required)

The Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Men’s Performance Analyst to join us and lead the delivery of world‑class analysis services across Somerset County Cricket Club's men’s and academy programmes. As Men’s T20 Blast champions, you can play a key role in our drive to exceed our recent achievements in the 2026 season and beyond.

This position provides objective insight to coaches and players that supports learning, performance, and strategic decision‑making across training, competition, and recruitment environments. The successful candidate will operate within a multidisciplinary team and provide leadership in developing Somerset’s men’s data and analysis strategy, ensuring alignment across all levels of the club.

To give you a snapshot of what is involved, you will lead match‑day analysis for Somerset Men’s First XI, including pre‑match planning, live support, and post‑match reviews, while also ensuring performance analysis is delivered across the 2nd XI, Academy, and pathway teams through a dedicated team of analysts. You will provide tactical and opposition analysis across all formats, helping identify trends and opportunities, and collaborate with coaches to visualise KPIs and support game strategies using data and video insights. Additionally, you will manage the capture and analysis of training footage, develop personal development plans, and maintain Somerset’s performance data systems, ensuring secure storage and accessibility.

You will also contribute to the development of data visualisation tools such as dashboards, stay updated on emerging technologies, and support player recruitment with performance insights. Your role involves working closely with coaching, sports science, and other departments, as well as assisting with performance databases and depth charts. Furthermore, you will support media and communications teams by providing video clips and performance insights for various internal and external purposes.