First Team Senior Performance Analyst (Set...

Complementary Training; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional sports team in Newcastle upon Tyne seeks a Senior Performance Analyst focused on set pieces. You will lead the analysis process, collaborating with coaching staff to provide insights that influence decision-making in training. Key qualifications include a degree in Sports Science and experience in set piece analysis within elite football. The role offers diverse benefits including flexible working, employee bonuses, and wellness resources.

Benefits

Flexible working

Employee bonus scheme

Life assurance

Free parking

Discounts at Club Shop

Pension contributions

Complimentary tea and coffee

Qualifications

• Proficient in set piece analysis at an elite football club.
• Ability to develop impactful presentations from analysis.
• Strong visual and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and present set piece analysis to coaching staff.
• Develop data analysis workflows with the Data and Insights department.
• Produce visual aids for player understanding of set pieces.

Skills

Set Piece Analysis

Hudl Sportscode & Studio

Football Knowledge

Presentation Skills

Attention to Detail

Collaboration

Education

Minimum 2:1 undergraduate degree in Sports Science

Tools

Mac

Windows

Job description

First Team Senior Performance Analyst (Set Pieces)

• Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, England, United Kingdom

As an integral part of the First Team Performance Analysis Department, you will deliver outstanding, evidence-based, video and data-driven analysis with a specialised focus on set pieces. Working closely with the First Team Coaching Staff, you will lead the set piece analysis process, providing detailed insights and influencing strategic decision-making and training session design.

Your Impact

• Lead the First Team’s set piece analysis process, presenting insights to the Head Coach, Set-Play Coach and Coaching Staff.
• Use extensive research of video and data to propose solutions to set piece challenges.
• Collaborate with the Data and Insights department, developing efficient data analysis workflows, to create impactful presentations and team meeting content.
• Support the Coaching Staff in delivering set piece content during training, including organising support staff and players.
• Produce visual representations of agreed set pieces to aid player understanding and accountability.
• Conduct post-match reviews of set pieces, highlighting technical and tactical trends.
• Build set piece-focused individual player development plans.
• Create and maintain digital set piece philosophy and playbook documents.
• Research current set piece trends domestically and internationally, sharing key findings.

Qualifications

You will have;

• Minimum 2:1 undergraduate degree in a sports discipline (preferably Sports Science).
• Proficient with Hudl Sportscode & Studio (or similar platform).
• Considerable experience working within set piece analysis at an elite professional football club.
• Excellent football knowledge to observe, analyse, and interpret technical and tactical performance.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong visual and written presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively under high pressure.
• Effective deadline management and prioritisation.
• Resilience to meet high workloads and sustain output throughout demanding schedules.
• Willingness to acquire and utilise coaching and mentoring skills.
• Excellent computer literacy with both Mac and Windows.

About the Team

You will work within the Performance Analysis department, reporting to the Head of Performance Analysis, and collaborate closely with the First Team Coaching Staff.

Why Choose Us?

We offer a range of great benefits and rewards, including flexible working, participation in our non-contractual employee bonus scheme, NUFC life assurance, free parking, discounts at Shearers Bar and the Club Shop, access to wellbeing resources, pension contributions, free lunch, and complimentary tea and coffee. Our salary sacrifice scheme covers tech, car, cycle to work, and more.

United As One

We’re committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, believing in equal opportunities for all. The diversity of our people is one of our greatest strengths, and we work together to reflect the communities we serve, maintaining an inclusive environment where everyone can be their authentic self and achieve their full potential.

Safeguarding

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