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Soccer In-Stadium Analyst - Bromley, England

Become a part-time In-Stadium Analyst forsoccer!

What is the job purpose:

To be a part-time In-Stadium Analyst working on behalf of Stats Perform to collect our Opta data for analysis within the collection hubs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure timely delivery of team-sheets and pre-game information in line with Opta deadlines. Analysts are expected to be at the ground up to 90 minutes before kick-off.
• Collection of in-play statistics live from grounds within the Premier League, Football League, Women’s Super League and all other associated competitions as directed.
• Working either in collaboration with In-Office analysts or on an individual basis to provide accurate live data during the matches.
• Confirmation and clarification of data collected via official sources where possible and appropriate.
• Acquire specialist knowledge of the teams designated to you in order to ensure high-quality live analysis.

Personal Competencies Required:

• Reliability and Availability - Analysts are expected to be available for the vast majority if not all of their designated team’s home matches. These will take place on weekends and weekday evenings with some matches taking place at other times. Weekend working is a given!
• Understanding of the Game - Analysts must have an established knowledge of football including matchday procedures, in-game events, and some knowledge of the team(s) in their area.
• Punctuality and Diligence - All Opta staff must understand the importance of punctuality surrounding live matches and the diligence required when covering such events. Honesty, integrity, and attention to detail are all vitally important characteristics of any Opta analyst.
• Interpretation and Communication - Analysts need to have the ability to interpret what they are seeing in an accurate and timely fashion before communicating it clearly and concisely to the In-Office Analyst they are working with, or to input the relevant Opta data within the In-Stadium app.
• Training and Development - Analysts are expected to commit to ongoing training via online material, feedback and quality assurance measures.

Requirements:

• Willingness and availability to work on weekends and evenings.
• Excellent communication and technical skills
• In-depth knowledge of football accompanied by a genuine passion for the sport
• Attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy
• Knowledge and awareness of a club or clubs in your region

We aim to interview viable candidates online as soon as possible.
Successful candidates must then be available for one day training sessions which will take place within the next few weeks - further details will be provided in the interview.

We are looking forward to your application!