Lead Academy Analyst

EFL; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional football academy in the UK is looking for a Lead Academy Analyst to spearhead analysis for their U21 teams. Responsibilities include delivering pre-match and post-match analysis, collaborating with coaches, and tracking performance data. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in performance analysis, at least 2 years of experience in professional sports, and a relevant degree. The position offers a range of perks including career progression opportunities and discounts.

Benefits

Attractive annual leave package

20% off at the Tiger Leisure Store

Two season cards for home games

Free on-site parking

Opportunity for career progression and CPD

Subsidised canteen on site

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience within the professional sports industry, ideally in football.
• Familiarity with analysis software and video coding systems.
• Basic first aid in football.

Responsibilities

• Lead analysis for all U21 fixtures, including filming, coding, and providing detailed post-match breakdowns.
• Deliver pre-match analysis on U21 opponents and facilitate match reviews with coaches.
• Coordinate analysis schedules for U9-U16 teams and ensure adequate support.

Skills

Performance analysis

Organisational skills

Collaboration with coaches

Education

BSc in relevant field

MSc in relevant field

UEFA A Coaching Licence

Tools

Hudl

Job description

Hull City have an exciting role available within our Academy for a Lead Academy Analyst. We are looking for someone with previous experience working within football, who will be responsible for the development and delivery of analysis for our Academy Under 21’s teams.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic, high-performance environment focused on player development.

Position Type: Permanent, Full time

Location : Hull City Academy, Bishop Burton College

Closing Date: Monday 12 th January 2026

Your key responsibilities

• Lead analysis for all U21 fixtures, including filming, coding, and providing detailed post-match breakdowns.
• Deliver pre-match analysis on U21 opponents and facilitate match reviews with coaches.
• Track and report technical/tactical data for U21 matches, providing quarterly updates to senior staff.
• Collaborate with First Team Analysts and the Head of Coaching to share best practices and evaluate KPIs in line with EPPP.
• Maintain analysis equipment, ensuring all software and hardware is up-to-date.
• Develop innovative ways to present data to players and coaches and manage Hudl access for academy players.
• Create player profiles, including for loan or released players, and assist with trialist footage analysis.
• Coordinate analysis schedules for U9-U16 teams and ensure adequate support for filming and coding academy fixtures.
• Organise CPD events and deliver performance analysis sessions to staff and players.

About The Candidate

What are we looking for?

• Strong background in performance analysis
• BSc in relevant field
• Minimum 2 years experience within the professional sports industry, ideally football Desirable
• Familiarity with analysis software and video coding systems (e.g., Hudl).
• Basic first aid in football
• UEFA A Coaching Licence
• FA Safeguarding training
• MSc in relevant field

We are looking for someone who is able to work collaboratively with coaches and senior staff and has excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks.

The safeguarding and welfare of our players is paramount and as such this position is subject to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Eligibility for Employment in the UK

In accordance with current legislative requirements the successful applicant must produce documentary verification of their eligibility to work in the UK and will not be allowed to start work until this has been received.

About The Club

What can we offer you?

• An attractive annual leave package, that increases on service with the organisation.
• 20% off at the Tiger Leisure Store (following probation)
• 2 x season cards for you and/or your family to attend Hull City home games (following probation)
• Free on-site parking
• Opportunity for career progression and CPD
• Subsidised canteen on site

About the Academy

Hull City Academy develops and works with talented young footballers from the age of 8 to 23. We have made significant progress at the Academy since the Club successfully achieved its quest to gain Category Two status in the summer of 2015, with the primary focus on developing and nurturing players with outstanding potential into future first team regulars. In line with the Football Association’s Charter of Quality, the Academy prepares players of the future for the Club and enables our scholars to progress both on and off the field throughout their tenure with us.

With a number of scholars making their First Team debuts in the past three seasons, the sale of an Academy product to the Premier League and many more former Academy players currently plying their trade across Europe, this is a truly exciting time to be part of Hull City.

We are now expanding our Academy Recruitment Department to provide an opportunity to more young players from the region to follow in the footsteps of previous graduates such as Jarrod Bowen, Max Clark and Keane Lewis-Potter.