Mens Performance Analyst

Somerset Cricket; Taunton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sports club in Taunton is looking for a Mens Performance Analyst to lead performance analysis and support the men's and academy programmes. The role involves match-day analysis, tactical insights, and data visualisation. The ideal candidate has experience in elite environments, strong communication skills, and proficiency in data tools like PCS Pro, Power BI, and Tableau. You will join a collaborative team, committed to delivering high standards and performance insights.

Benefits

Health benefits

Employee assistance programme

Continued professional development support

Free parking

Qualifications

• Proven track record of presenting and interpreting data for decision-making.
• Extensive experience in delivering live match-day analysis.
• Solid knowledge of cricket's tactical and technical aspects.

Responsibilities

• Lead match-day analysis for Somerset Mens First XI.
• Provide tactical and opposition analysis across all formats.
• Contribute to data visualisation tools and player recruitment insights.

Skills

Data interpretation

Communication skills

Video editing

Team collaboration

Tools

PCS Pro

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Job Title: Mens Performance Analyst

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)

Salary: per annum

Location: The Cooper Associates County Ground Taunton (with regional travel as required)

Closing date: 30th October 2025

The Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Mens Performance Analyst to join us and lead the delivery of world-class analysis services across Somerset County Cricket Clubs mens and academy programmes. As Mens 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 Somersets mens 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 Mens 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 Somersets 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.

About You

Amongst other essential criteria you can demonstrate a proven track record of confidently presenting and interpreting data to influence decision‑making by players and coaches supported by a strong understanding of crickets tactical and technical aspects across all formats. Youll possess extensive experience delivering live match‑day analysis and post‑match feedback in elite environments. Proficient in PCS Pro and familiar with dashboard tools like Power BI and Tableau you are skilled in video editing and visual presentation. Your expertise includes building and maintaining depth charts and long‑term player tracking systems. With excellent communication and presentation skills you can effectively tailor insights for players, coaches and leadership. Additionally you will have solid knowledge of the county cricket structure and Somerset CCCs pathways and performance programmes.To thrive in this role youll be highly organised, proactive and capable of effectively prioritising tasks under pressure in dynamic environments. You are confident in providing evidence‑based insights and challenging assumptions demonstrating a strong commitment to ongoing professional development. Motivated and diligent youll understand the importance of teamwork and consistently uphold high standards of professionalism and reliability. You will also possess strong communication skills and an approachable collaborative approach enabling effective working relationships with others.

You will need to be eligible to work in the UK.

In return youll be joining a team who values everyones contribution. Youll receive a competitive salary, access to health benefits and employee assistance programme, continued professional development support, free parking and more.

For the full list of responsibilities and criteria for the role please download the job description here : Mens Performance Analyst - Job Description

Youll need to refer to the job description within your application to show how you meet the essential criteria. You will also notice our Club competencies are detailed on the job description along with the proficiency levels for the role. To understand these more please download our competencies framework here : SCCC Competency Framework

To learn more about us as a Club our purpose, vision and values please click this link : SCCC

How To Apply

If you are interested in this position simply complete our application form below - we use fair and safe recruitment methods therefore we dont review CVs as part of our selection process. Please provide as much detail as possible in your application responses as this is how we select candidates for the next stage of the process. For more information and support please read our Application Guidance.

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Selected candidates will be invited to a first stage interview via Microsoft Teams on the w / c 3rd November 2025.

Further shortlisted candidates will be invited to a second stage interview to be held face to face at the Cooper Associates County Ground Taunton on the w / c 10th November 2025.