Performance Analyst, Men’s First Team

Kassam Stadium

Oxford United Football Club are currently looking to recruit a Performance Analyst to join their successful and progressive Men’s First Team.

 Reporting to the Head of Analysis, you will make a highly valued contribution to match preparation, playing a key role in all opposition, training, and post-game analysis, providing crucial insight to the Head Coach and Coaching Staff. 

Title: Performance Analyst, Men’s 1st Team

Reports to: Head of Analysis, Men’s 1st Team

Location: Oxford United Training Centre

Contract: Permanent, Full-Time

Salary: Competitive, to be discussed at interview

Main Duties

  • Work alongside the Analysis team to deliver performance analysis support to the Men’s First Team players and staff.
  • Play a key role in the creation of pre-match game plans and strategies, assisting in the pre-match opposition analysis process.
  • Manage the analysis support for all set pieces, working in conjunction with the coaching staff.
  • Attend all home and away match days and assist in the set-up of matchday workflows to assist with the delivery of real-time insights.
  • Provide live support to the Head Coach and Coaching Staff on First Team Matchday where required.
  • Assist in the creation of post-match review reports and meetings.
  • Assist in the management and capture of all training footage, using IP cameras and a drone.
  • Provide performance analysis support for unit and individual development meetings. 

Personal Specification

Essential

  • Experience working in elite football with a proven track record of working within a successful analysis and coaching department.
  • Detailed knowledge and experience of the EFL Championship.
  • BSc Degree in a Performance Analysis-related subject.
  • Experience using a variety of platforms & software, including Hudl Sportscode, Impect, Catapult Matchtracker, and Second Spectrum.
  • Experience using video telestration software.
  • Exceptional work ethic and attention to detail.
  • Ability to work flexible hours, including UK-wide travel.
  • Full and clean driving license.
  • Up-to-date DBS check.
  • High degree of computer and data literacy.
  • Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Desirable

  • MSc Degree in a Performance Analysis-related subject.

How to Apply

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 clearly outlines the standards of conduct expected from its employees and explains the responsibilities of the Club as their 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.