Support Analyst (6-month Contract)

Lancashire Cricket Club; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A sports organization in Manchester is looking for a Support Analyst to provide analytical support to the team. The role entails using coding software to capture match footage and produce reports for coaches. Ideal candidates have experience with data analysis and coding software, along with strong organizational skills. This is a fixed-term, 6-month contract offering competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Enhanced Pension and Life Assurance

Health Cash Plan

Enhanced Annual Leave

On-site retail and hotel discounts

Cycle to Work Scheme

Free parking

Qualifications

• Previous experience of using PCS pro or other coding software is desirable.
• Full UK Driving License is required.
• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Setting up camera kit and coding the match using PCS pro.
• Make available any video or other analytical info to coaching staff.
• Provide support around pre-match packs and in-game reporting.

Skills

Strong data analysis skills

Good time management and organisational skills

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Flexibility in working hours

Tools

PCS pro

Tableau

Job description

Job Description

Support Analyst (6-month Contract) Location : Manchester, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom Salary : Competitive Employment Type : Fixed-Term, 6-month Contract (March-September)

Lancashire Cricket Club was formed in 1864 and is one of eighteen first class counties within the domestic structure of England and Wales. The Club’s home, Emirates Old Trafford, is an award‑winning world‑class venue which is recognised as one of the UK’s most prestigious and versatile spaces for sport, business, leisure and entertainment, with the capacity for up to 50,000 concert goers; 26,000 spectators for international cricket and events and meeting spaces that can cater for up to 2,000 attendees. The stadium is home to a 150‑bedroom Hilton Garden Inn hotel, which has 85 pitch‑facing rooms, and an on‑site Caffè Nero.

Role Overview

The successful candidate will provide analytical support to the analysis team and will be primarily focused on Academy and county age group games. This focus will include the capturing of match footage and then reviewing the data and producing reports at the request of the coaches. They will also get the chance to work directly with the first team during busy periods of the summer, helping code matches and working with the head of analysis and 1st team analyst to produce data that gives the professional teams a competitive advantage.

Responsibilities

• Setting up camera kit and coding the match using PCS pro at home Academy, U18 and U16s fixtures.
• Make available any video or other analytical info from these games to the relevant coaching staff.
• Take an active role in the coding of 1st team fixtures particularly during busy periods and during The Hundred.
• Provide support to head of analysis and 1st team analyst around pre‑match packs and in‑game reporting.

Qualifications and Experience

• Previous experience of using PCS pro or other coding software is desirable.
• Previous experience using IP cameras or similar is also desirable but not essential.
• Good time management and organisational skills.
• Strong data analysis skills.
• Flexibility in working hours to fit around a professional sporting environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Full UK Driving License.
• Previous experience using Tableau or similar data visualization tools is desirable but not essential.
• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Certificate – a disclosure is an impartial and confidential document that details an individual’s criminal record and where appropriate gives details of those who are barred from working with children.

Benefits

• Enhanced Pension and Life Assurance
• Health Cash Plan
• Enhanced Annual Leave
• 2 x Lancashire Cricket Club Memberships
• On‑site retail and hotel discounts
• Free parking
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Plus many more!

If you are a committed and professional individual who is motivated to contribute to a high‑performance environment, we welcome your application. Join our team and play a key role in supporting the ongoing development and success of Lancashire Cricket!