Head of Academy Performance Analysis
7 days ago
Blackburn
Department: Performance Analysis Reports to: Head of Academy Hours of work: A minimum of 37.5 hours per week and any additional hours necessary for the performance of duties. This may include evening and weekend work. Contractual status: Permanent To lead and evolve the Academy Performance Analysis function in alignment with the Academy Performance Plan (APP), supporting the development of elite players and staff through data-driven insights, video analysis, and collaborative feedback. The role is a key contributor to the Academy Senior Management Team (SMT), ensuring strategic alignment across departments. Strategic Leadership & Collaboration • Represent the Performance Analysis department within the SMT and contribute to strategic planning and implementation of the APP pillars: Identify, Develop, Build, Enable, Protect., • Collaborate with Coaching, Recruitment, Sports Science, and Player Care to deliver integrated development programmes., • Lead the analysis provision for the U18s, including pre-match, in-match, and post-match analysis using video and statistical tools., • Support Phase Analysts across Foundation, Youth Development, and Professional Development Phases., • Utilise advanced platforms (e.g., Hudl, Wyscout, StatsBomb, GPS) to support objective decision-making and player development., • Contribute to predictive modelling for player potential and injury risk., • Contribute to the creation and review of Development Action Plans (DAPs) for players and staff., • Support the delivery of video feedback sessions and individualised learning interventions., • Embed safeguarding principles into analysis practices, ensuring confidentiality and psychological safety., • Support welfare check-ins and contribute to holistic player care through data insights., • Maintain up-to-date databases and ensure compliance with EPPP audit requirements., • Manage student analysts and work placements, fostering a culture of learning and development., • Uphold club policies, procedures, and values in all aspects of the role., • Strategic thinking and leadership, • Advanced video and data analysis skills, • Strong communication and presentation abilities, • Ability to work collaboratively across departments, • High attention to detail and time management, • Proficiency in SportsCode (essential), Hudl, Wyscout, Coach Paint, StatsBomb (desirable), • Competence in Microsoft Office and video capture equipment, • Ability to mentor, motivate and manage staff and students, • Commitment to safeguarding and welfare standards, • Deep understanding of football tactics, technical development, and performance metrics, • Familiarity with EPPP requirements and Academy audit processes, • Knowledge of holistic player development frameworks, • Understanding of safeguarding protocols and psychological safety, • Awareness of interdisciplinary collaboration and data integration, • Relevant undergraduate degree (e.g., Sports Science, Coaching, Performance Analysis), • UEFA C Licence (or working towards), • MSc in Performance Analysis or related field (desirable) #J-18808-Ljbffr