Women's Team Casual Analyst

We have a great opportunity within our Women's pathway teams for a Casual Performance Analyst.

The FA is looking for performance analysts to join the Women's Technical team on a casual contract. The analysts role is to support the delivery of an excellent performance analysis service to England Women's pathway teams which contributes to the coaching process, provides performance advantages through insights, and supports England Winning.

The successful candidates may be required to travel with the England Pathway Teams for international competitions, camps and friendlies.

What You'll Do?

• Deliver an age group specific performance analysis service to an identified England Women's Development team to provide competitive advantages
• Produce high quality opposition profiles through quantitative and qualitative data mechanisms to deliver insight
• Provide support and constructive challenge to coaches in developing game plans, game reviews and training reviews
• Accurately code footage aligned to a ‘How We Play' model
• Use visualisation to convey data driven findings
• Attend and contribute to planning and reviewing MDT meetings
• Have close & highly effective working relationships with National Coaches and support staff, including other members of the Performance Analysis department, to enable the delivery of an effective performance analysis service
• Have responsibility for analysis equipment packing, set up, usage and storage whilst on camp
• Support the delivery of targeted projects which align with the Women's Technical Strategy
• Attend analysis department training and development sessions
• Executes additional tasks as required to meet the FA's changing priorities.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures to ensure the highest standards of health, safety and wellbeing can be maintained.
• As part of the FA's commitment to ensuring a safe environment for everyone in football, every employee will be required to complete a DBS check. The level of the check required will be based on the activity of the specific job role and in line with legislation and government guidance.

What You'll Need?

Essential for the role:

• MSc in Performance Analysis or related subject
• Minimum 2 years experience working as a performance analyst in a professional football environment
• Extensive knowledge in the use of HUDL Sportscode software
• Literate in IOS Software
• High level Technical & Tactical Football understanding
• Ability to create excellent relationships with a wide range of stakeholders
• Excellent presentation & delivery skills
• Valid passport

Beneficial to have:

• Coaching Qualifications (FA Level 2 or Above)
• Previous experience working in Elite Women's Football
• Data visualisation & interpretation skills
• Previous experience utilising data visualisation platforms such as Tableau
• Previous experience and competency using specific video recording software – GameOn, Redzone Analysis Capture masts
• Knowledgeable in the use of HUDL Replay or similar

What's in it for you?

We pride ourselves in offering a competitive rate of pay as well as great opportunities to develop and grow in your role.

We are committed to ensuring everyone can flourish in their roles, and by doing this, we offer top-of-the-range facilities across two core business locations. We have unique office spaces under the arch of the iconic Wembley National Stadium, which is the home of English football. We are also delighted to have a world-class Elite Performance Centre, St. George's Park in Staffordshire which is an exceptional setting to develop and inspire high-performing England teams and leaders.

We are a diverse workplace, aspiring to represent football across the country. The Football Association actively promotes inclusion and diversity, encouraging you to be the best version of yourself at work.

We welcome applications from everyone and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. If you have any particular requirements in respect of the recruitment or interview process, please mention this during your application.

As part of the FA's commitment to ensuring a safe environment for everyone in football, every employee will be required to complete a DBS check. The level of the check required will be based on the activity of the specific job role and in line with legislation and government guidance.