First Team Performance Analyst

Salary: £34,000 - 49,000 per year

Requirements:

• Experience working within a professional football performance analysis environment, preferably at First Team level.
• Proven experience using video capture, coding, editing, telestration and presentation software, including Hudl Sportscode, Hudl Studio and Keynote.
• CAA-approved drone operator qualification, with experience safely capturing and producing high-quality aerial footage within a sporting environment.
• Strong tactical understanding of football, with the ability to identify, interpret and communicate tactical and technical concepts, team principles and performance trends.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and consistently deliver under pressure.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build positive working relationships across multidisciplinary teams.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to producing work of the highest standard.
• Bachelors degree in Performance Analysis, Sport Science or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Experience providing live match analysis support and operating live video workflows in a stadium environment.
• Experience using performance data platforms and integrating video and data analysis to support coaching practice.
• Postgraduate qualification, such as an MSc, in Performance Analysis, Sport Science or a related discipline.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver detailed performance analysis to support First Team coaches and players, providing timely, accurate and actionable insights.
• Produce comprehensive opposition analysis, identifying tactical trends, strengths, weaknesses and key performance indicators through video and data analysis.
• Support First Team training sessions and matchdays through the operation of live touchline video systems and analysis workflows.
• Create high-quality analytical resources including video presentations, reports, dashboards and visualisations to support match preparation, player development and performance review.
• Use specialist analysis software and telestration tools to communicate tactical concepts, coaching points and performance insights clearly and effectively.
• Collaborate closely with the Data & Insights department to integrate performance data within analytical workflows and enhance coaching practice and decision-making.
• Support the development and continuous improvement of analysis systems, technologies and operational workflows.
• Maintain video, data and analytical resource libraries, ensuring all content is accurately organised, securely stored and readily accessible.
• Remain at the forefront of developments in football performance analysis, emerging technology and industry best practice, identifying opportunities to enhance analytical delivery.
• Carry out responsibilities in line with our values, policies and procedures, particularly in relation to Safeguarding, Equality, Diversity & Inclusion, Health & Safety, Confidentiality and Data Protection.
• Maintain a sound understanding of governance, information security, cyber security and GDPR requirements, and complete all mandatory training.

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We are Leicester City Football Club, a proud and historic club founded in 1884 with major achievements including the Premier League title in 2016 and FA Cup victory in 2021. We are more than a football club; we are a community committed to our local area, our fans and world-class experiences on and off the pitch. This full-time, permanent role is based at our state-of-the-art LCFC Training Ground in Seagrave, where you will work within an elite, collaborative performance environment alongside coaches, analysts, sports scientists and performance specialists. We offer a competitive salary, pension scheme, life assurance for permanent employees, free onsite parking, access to subsidised staff restaurants and up to 33 days of annual leave including bank holidays, alongside other employee benefits. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all areas of the community.

last updated 30 week of 2026