Lead Academy Performance Analyst

Norwich City Football Club

Lead Academy Performance Analyst

Salary Not Specified

Norwich City Football Club, Colney, Norfolk

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 3 days ago, 15 Sep | Get your application in today.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 48c3245587984ce6919608be2c9317d9

Full Job Description

The successful candidate will work closely with the Academy Manager and Head Performance Analysis to ensure all Performance Analysis services within the Academy run efficiently for players, coaches, and all staff.

Key tasks/responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Lead the implementation of Performance Analysis support services across the Academy including an opposition analysis framework, live match analysis and post-match debriefing at team, unit and individual level.

  • Provide analytical and technical support on match days for the U21 playing squad (both home and away).

  • Provide on grass support to coaches as part of the club wide training program through live clipping and feedback.

  • Work alongside key stakeholders to support a club wide game model through Performance Analysis techniques.

  • Drive consistency across all Performance Analysis working practices and support club alignment, promoting collaboration.

  • Contribute to the development of strategy involving key internal and external research projects which underpin future service development.

  • Lead the storing of longitudinal video examples and data insights which can be readily available when requested.

  • Assist in the production of robust periodic reports for teams and individuals.

  • Assist in writing and continually updating the department's standard operating procedures (SOP) documents.

    An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and highly motivated candidate to join the club wide Performance Analysis Department at Norwich City Football Club. This is a full-time role, on a permanent contract.


  • The ideal candidate will be committed and hard-working, with a wealth of enthusiasm and knowledge alongside effective communication and interpersonal skills.,
  • Influential communicator and positive role model

  • Creative and open minded

  • Proactive in supporting the improvement of team performance

  • Excellent work ethic and commitment

  • Values and respects others, encourages collaboration

  • Flexible in nature

  • Receptive to feedback


  • Essential
  • MSc Degree in a Performance Analysis-related subject

  • UEFA C Coaching License

  • Minimum of 5 years' experience of delivering performance analysis support service in elite sport.

  • Knowledge and expertise of industry standard performance analysis software's, specifically Hudl Suite and Catapult Focus.

  • Talent ID Level 2


  • Desirable
  • UEFA B Coaching Licence

  • FA Talent ID Level 3.


  • The job involves working unsociable hours including weekends.