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First Team Performance Analyst

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First Team Performance Analyst

Location: LCFC Training Ground, Seagrave
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent

Working from our world-class training facility at LCFC Training Ground, Seagrave, you will join an elite performance environment dedicated to supporting excellence both on and off the pitch. Our state-of-the-art training ground brings together leading coaches, analysts, sports scientists and performance specialists, creating a collaborative and innovative culture where your work can have a direct impact on First Team performance and success.

Help Drive Performance Through Insight

We are seeking a talented and motivated First Team Performance Analyst to join our Performance Analysis department.

Reporting to the Lead Performance Analyst, you will play a vital role in delivering detailed performance analysis through the effective use of video, data and tactical insight. Working closely with First Team coaches, players and multidisciplinary support staff, you will provide the intelligence needed to enhance match preparation, inform tactical decision-making and support continuous performance improvement.

This is an exciting opportunity to work within a high-performance football environment where analytical insight is central to achieving success at the highest level of the game.

The Role

As a First Team Performance Analyst, you will be responsible for producing and communicating high-quality analytical insights that support coaching delivery, player development and team performance.

You will combine video analysis, performance data and tactical expertise to deliver meaningful, actionable information across training sessions, matchdays, opposition analysis and performance reviews. The role will also involve supporting live analysis operations and contributing to the ongoing development of analytical systems, workflows and technologies across the First Team.

Key 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.

About You

You will be a highly organised and proactive performance analyst with experience working within a professional football environment. You will possess strong technical and tactical knowledge, exceptional attention to detail and the ability to communicate complex information in a clear and impactful way.

You will thrive in a fast-paced environment and be passionate about using analysis to support decision-making and improve performance.

Essential 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.
• Bachelor's degree in Performance Analysis, Sport Science or a related discipline (or equivalent relevant experience).

Desirable Requirements

• 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 (e.g. MSc) in Performance Analysis, Sport Science or a related discipline.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Why Join Us?

This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of an ambitious football club where performance analysis plays a key role in supporting success on the pitch.

Based at the Club's cutting-edge training ground in Seagrave, you will work alongside experienced coaches, analysts and performance practitioners in an environment that values innovation, collaboration and continuous development. Your work will directly contribute to enhancing player and team performance while supporting the delivery of elite-level football operations.

If you are passionate about performance analysis and excited by the opportunity to help drive success in a high-performance sporting environment, we would love to hear from you.

Safeguarding, Equality & Compliance

The successful candidate will be expected to carry out all responsibilities in line with the Club's values, policies and procedures, particularly in relation to Safeguarding, Equality, Diversity & Inclusion, Health & Safety, Confidentiality and Data Protection.

A sound understanding of governance, information security, cyber security and GDPR requirements is essential, alongside a commitment to undertaking all mandatory Club training.

About The Club

Leicester City Football Club has a rich and proud history – we’re more than just a football club; we’re a community. Formed in 1884, we’ve achieved incredible milestones, including becoming Premier League champions in 2016 and winning the FA Cup in 2021. 

Our commitment to the local community, fans, and world-class experiences extends beyond the pitch. With the opening of our new state-of-the-art training ground in 2021, we continue to invest in our growth and success. Our team at Leicester City is more than just colleagues – we invite you to join our Club and experience the exciting opportunities of a life in the football industry!

Benefits Package

Our people are the lifeblood of the Club, and we feel should be rewarded as such – we offer a competitive salary, pension scheme and life assurance for all permanent employees. You’ll enjoy free onsite parking, access to our subsidised staff restaurants and up to 33 days of annual leave (including bank holidays) amongst a host of other great employee benefits! 

One City. One Club. One Leicester.

Leicester City Football Club believes that football is for all, and we are committed to Diversity and Inclusion, where valuing the individual is our highest priority. We are working to see equality across all areas of the Club and welcome applications from all areas of the community.

If you have any requirements in regard to the recruitment process, please let us know; we are happy to support your needs.

Next Steps

We’ll be reviewing applications as and when they are submitted and invite shortlisted candidates for interviews, so don’t wait – if you think this role sounds like the right fit, apply today! We’re excited to hear from you and can’t wait to see how you’ll help us reach new heights!