Head of Analysis
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Head of Analysis
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Swansea, UK (Fairwood Training Ground, Landore Training Ground, Swansea.com Stadium)
Full-time, Permanent
Competitive Salary
About the Role
Working as an integral part of the Football Strategic Management Team at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], the Head of Analysis ensures comprehensive delivery of performance analysis for the first team and academy. The role requires strong football knowledge, high technical proficiency in analysis software, and experience managing a team. You will evaluate and recommend software solutions, operate within a modern multidisciplinary team, and connect with other functions as required.
Key Responsibilities
- Direct the club’s performance analysis provision across all teams and age groups.
- Ensure strong collaboration and integration from all key stakeholders.
- Support insights with video, data, or tactical experiences.
- Support the Head Coach, coaching staff, and players with appropriate resources.
- Connect the club’s footballing philosophy across all aspects of performance analysis.
- Apply innovative methods for production and delivery of analysis.
- Ensure the analysis team has necessary skills and resources.
- Build and oversee a library of best practice from training and fixtures.
- Ensure content is securely stored on the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] content management system.
Technical Skills
Essential proficiency in performance analysis software: Sportscode, Hudl, Adobe Creative Suite, Video annotation software, Keynote, Pages, Numbers, Microsoft Office, and Tableau.
Person Specification
- Exceptional work standard under pressure with tight deadlines.
- Excellent organisational skills.
- Self-motivation and ability to prioritise workloads.
- Solutions orientated.
- Strong technical ability.
- Team player.
- Exceptional footballing knowledge applied to coaching and performance analysis.
- Flexible approach to hours and travel.
- Excellent soft skills.
- Experience in performance analysis at elite level.
- Full Driving Licence.
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
General Information
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] employees are expected to follow all Club Policies, contribute to a positive working environment, and comply with Health & Safety regulations. The closing date for this vacancy is 17th December 2021. If you believe you have the right mix of skills, please complete the Application Form available online. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all individuals.