Performance Director

BRIGHTON & HOVE ALBION FOOTBALL CLUB; South Chailey; On-site; GBP 200,000 +; Full time

Job summary

A professional football club located in South Chailey is seeking an Academy Performance Analysis Manager to oversee performance analysis for all Academy teams. The role requires extensive football knowledge and experience in a similar setting, with responsibilities including leading analysis efforts, managing staff, and keeping the Academy at the forefront of performance analysis. This full-time position offers various benefits, including holiday and in-house training opportunities, within an equal-opportunity workplace.

Benefits

23 days holiday

Enhanced family policies

Access to gym and padel court

In-house training programme

Exclusive discounts

Qualifications

• High level of football knowledge required.
• Previous experience in performance analysis role critical.
• Confidence using Sportscode software essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure analysis needs of Academy teams are met.
• Lead analysis for all Academy age groups.
• Manage and update video database of best practice clips.

Skills

Football knowledge

Performance analysis experience

Sportscode software proficiency

Education

Degree in Sports Science or Performance Analysis

Tools

Mac products

Job description

Academy Performance Analysis Manager

BN15, England. Role: Academy Performance Analysis Manager. Hours: Full time. Site: American Express Elite Football Performance Centre, Lancing. Contract Type: Permanent. We compete at the highest levels of football on a global stage while embracing our Sussex community spirit. At the heart of everything we do is our commitment to high performance, professional excellence, and making a positive impact.

Responsibilities and duties include:

• Ensuring the analysis needs of all Academy teams (U21's-U9's) are met.
• Must have a high level of football knowledge, and previous experience working in a performance analysis role within an academy environment.
• Be confident using Sportscode software and Mac products.
• Hold a related Sports Science or Performance Analysis degree.
• Lead analysis for all Academy age groups and support player development and department progress.
• Manage and update a video database of best practice clips.
• Stay updated on all new technology and methodology related to video analysis, ensuring the Academy remains at the forefront of performance analysis.
• Line‑manage the Academy Performance Analysis staff.

Benefits:

• 23 days holiday, rising with length of service (pro rata for part time staff).
• Enhanced family policies.
• Access to a gym and padel court at our training ground.
• In‑house training programme and CPD opportunities.
• Exclusive discounts and benefits from our partners and local businesses.

We take pride in being an equal‑opportunity workplace that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage or civil partnership. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. All job offers are conditional upon background checks, including a full 3‑year reference history, DBS checks, and verification of your eligibility to work.