Head of Academy Performance Analysis

Football

Oxford United's Academy are recruiting for a Head of Performance Analysis to lead and manage the performance analysis provision across all academy age groups (U9–U21) at Oxford United.

The Head of Academy Performance Analysis will design, implement, and maintain a comprehensive analysis structure that supports individual player development, coach education, and the academy’s playing philosophy, in line with the club’s performance plan.

Location: Oxford United Training Centre, OX33 1RT
Vacancy Type: Permanent
Position: Academy

How to apply: 

To apply, please send a current CV and covering letter Vacancy@oufc.co.uk no later than 5:00pm on Friday 15 August.

Leadership & Strategy

  • Oversee the design and delivery of performance analysis services across all academy age groups, ensuring alignment with the club's footballing philosophy and game model.
  • Line manage and mentor a team of academy performance analysts, interns, and placement students.
  • Contribute to the club's long-term player development strategy through data-informed insights and objective performance feedback.

Match & Training Analysis

  • Coordinate video capture, pre- and post-match analysis for U21 and U18 games, and support for foundation and youth development phases (U9–U16).
  • Deliver individual, unit, and team feedback sessions tailored to each age group’s learning needs and development objectives.
  • Record and code key in-game events, tactical behaviours, and physical outputs using appropriate performance analysis software.

Player Development & Review

  • Contribute to individual learning plans (ILPs) and six-week reviews by providing objective analysis of player progress and key performance indicators.
  • Collaborate with coaching staff to identify development areas and provide supporting video and data evidence for player reflection and growth.
  • Support the creation of player highlight and benchmarking videos for internal development and external presentation (e.g., national team selection or scholarship pathways).
  • Create motivational videos for U18 and U21.

Coach & Department Support

  • Assist academy coaches with pre-match opposition analysis, training planning support, and review sessions.
  • Support cross-department collaboration with sports science, medical, and recruitment teams to integrate analysis into wider multidisciplinary processes.

Technology & Data Management

  • Maintain and enhance the academy’s video library, analysis database, and performance dashboards.
  • Ensure efficient workflow processes around filming, coding, tagging, and archiving match and training footage.
  • Stay up to date with advancements in analysis software and technology to maintain a modern and efficient analysis operation.

About The Candidate

Key Relationships:

  • Academy Manager
  • First Team Analysts
  • Phase Leads (Foundation, Transition, Youth, and Professional Development Phases)
  • Sports Science & Medical Teams
  • Recruitment & Talent ID
  • Analysis Interns and Placement Students

Essential Requirements:

  • Minimum of a relevant degree (e.g., Sports Science, Performance Analysis, Coaching, or related field)
  • Experience in a football performance analysis role, ideally within an academy setting
  • Strong proficiency with industry-standard analysis software (e.g., Hudl Sportscode&Studio, Wyscout, Final Cut Pro, iMovie)
  • High-level video editing and presentation skills
  • Strong understanding of long-term player development principles and academy football environments
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with coaches, players, and support staff

Desirable:

  • Experience managing or mentoring analysis interns/assistants
  • UEFA coaching qualifications (or willingness to work toward them)
  • Familiarity with EPPP processes and academy audit requirements
  • Understanding of data integration using platforms such as Tableau, Excel, or Power BI

About The Club

Code of Conduct

Oxford United Football Club expects the highest standards of integrity and conduct in all matters concerning the Club and its employees. The Code of Conduct makes clear the standards of conduct expected from its employees and explains the responsibilities of the Club, as the employer. All employees are expected to always act wholeheartedly in the interests of the Club. Any conduct detrimental to its interests or its relations with its customers, suppliers, the public, or damaging to its public image shall be a breach of Club rules and policies. Discriminatory, offensive, and violent behaviour is unacceptable, and any complaints or concerns will be dealt with and acted upon.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Oxford United Football Club are committed to ensuring that equality, inclusion, and diversity of opportunity are at the very heart of everything we do to ensure we provide fair and non-prejudicial access to the services across the Club. We uphold everyone’s freedom of rights and choice to be different and aim to provide opportunities for everyone to succeed. It is the policy of the Club that no person, whether player, job applicant, employee, volunteer, or customer, shall be discriminated against. The Club opposes all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination, either direct or indirect, or harassment, on the grounds of the following ‘protected characteristics’: Age, Disability, Gender Reassignment, Marriage & civil Partnership, Pregnancy & Maternity, Race, Religion or Belief, Sex and Sexual Orientation. Anyone who is found to be in breach of this could receive disciplinary action, which may well include suspension and dismissal.

The Club is fully committed to the EFL Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Standards, and as we are underrepresented in these areas, we particularly welcome ‘entry level’ applications from women, individuals from Black and Minority Ethnicities, the LGBT community, and anyone with a disability.

Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment

Oxford United is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and attend safeguarding training as part of their onboarding.