Stoke City Football Club
First Team Performance Analyst
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Stoke City Football Club of the English Football League is seeking a dedicated and highly skilled First Team Performance Analyst to join the first team performance analysis department.
Based at our Clayton Wood Training Ground, this role is integral to the success of the first team, bridging the gap between analysis insights and on-pitch performance.
This is a hands-on position at the heart of the first team's daily operations. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality set piece analysis while also supporting coach-ready analysis across training, live match scenarios, and individual player development. If you are passionate about football, possess a meticulous eye for detail, and are eager to contribute to a professional environment, we would like to hear from you.
This position will be offered on a full-time permanent basis, with the successful applicant available to work matchdays, evenings, and weekends as required. You will be required to travel to all first team home and away fixtures as well as training camps.
Main Responsibilities
- Leading the department's set piece analysis process for restarts, working directly with the coaching department.
- Analysing our set piece performance each week, including routines, deliveries, markers, and blockers.
- Driving opposition set piece analysis to produce intelligence for every fixture, including routines, key personnel, and threats.
- Supporting set piece training on the grass while reviewing sessions with the coaching staff.
- Travelling with the first team to all home and away fixtures and training camps.
- Managing match-day analysis logistics, equipment, and connectivity at home and away venues.
- Supporting individual player analysis and clips to assist with individual development plans alongside the coaching staff.
- Utilising the Club's analysis platforms (Hudl Sportscode, Hudl Studio, Wyscout, Opta, etc.) to agreed standards.
- Maintaining analysis equipment and ensuring footage and data are stored securely in line with Club policy.
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Key Skills and Experience
- Undergraduate degree (2:1 or above) in sports coaching, performance analysis, or a related sports discipline is desirable.
- Master’s degree in sports coaching, performance analysis, or a related sports discipline is desirable.
- UEFA B Licence or above (or working towards) is desirable.
- Full UK driving licence is desirable.
- Experience in a performance analysis role within a professional football environment (first team or academy).
- Experience with drone or fixed camera training capture systems is desirable.
- Advanced proficiency in Hudl Sportscode and Hudl Studio (or equivalent).
- Strong tactical understanding of the game, including attacking and defensive set piece principles.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to build trust with coaches and players.
- Meticulous attention to detail and the ability to work accurately under time pressure.
This organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and DBS checks at the appropriate level will be obtained prior to employment commencing.
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To Apply
To apply, please complete and return the application form and equality and diversity monitoring form to Human Resources, SCFC Jobs, bet365 Stadium, Stanley Matthews Way, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 4EG or email to stokejobs@stokecityfc.com quoting ‘FTPA0926SCFCW’ in the subject line. Alternatively, email stokejobs@stokecityfc.com for an application form.
You may also wish to attach a copy of your CV to support your application.
Stoke City Football Club endorses the principle of Equality and will strive to ensure that everyone who wishes to be involved in the Club will be treated fairly and with respect, regardless of their age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion and belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
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The Club is committed to providing access and opportunities for all members of the community to take part in without threat of intimidation, victimisation, harassment, bullying, and abuse. Any person associated with the Club can be assured of an environment in which their rights, dignity, and individual worth are respected and in particular, that they are able to enjoy their engagement at the Club.
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