Remote Data Analyst, Elite Player Recruitment

ICP Search; Bolton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

ICP Search is recruiting a Data Analyst, Player Recruitment for a UK-based remote role within an elite sports organisation. You will work with recruitment, technical and sporting leadership to use data across the full player acquisition cycle, from target identification to evaluation and decision support.

You'll build analytical models, combine event, tracking, physical and contextual data, produce clear reports and develop benchmarks aligned to the playing model, supporting due diligence on

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience within professional football or an equivalent elite sporting environment.
• Experience with football datasets and tools such as Excel, Power BI, SQL or Python.
• Exposure to recognised football data providers and platforms.
• The ability to turn complex analysis into clear recommendations for sporting stakeholders.
• Strong judgement, curiosity and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Building and developing analytical models to support player identification and evaluation.
• Combining event, tracking, physical and contextual data to assess performance and potential.
• Producing clear player reports, visualisations and presentations.
• Developing position-specific benchmarks, profiles and shortlists aligned to the playing model.
• Supporting due diligence on prospective signings.
• Working closely with scouts to combine quantitative insight with live observation.
• Improving data workflows, reporting processes and analytical tools across recruitment.

Skills

Football data understanding

Analytical thinking

Decision making

Attention to detail

Tools

Excel

Power BI

SQL

Python

Job description

ICP Search is recruiting a Data Analyst, Player Recruitment for a UK-based remote role within an elite sports organisation. You will work with recruitment, technical and sporting leadership to use data across the full player acquisition cycle, from target identification to evaluation and decision support.

You'll build analytical models, combine event, tracking, physical and contextual data, produce clear reports and develop benchmarks aligned to the playing model, supporting due diligence on