Performance Scientist (Women’s 1st Team/ Boy’s and Girls’ Academy)

Ctfassets; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional football club in the UK seeks a Performance Scientist to enhance athletic performance for the Women’s First Team and Boys Academy. The ideal candidate should have experience in elite sport, with strong data analysis skills in tools like Python and SQL. This full-time role offers flexible hours, including match days, and a range of benefits, emphasizing commitment to high performance and community values.

Benefits

Complimentary breakfast and lunch

23 days holiday increasing with service

Access to gym and padel court

Priority access to match tickets

In-house training programme

Qualifications

• Experience in elite sport, ideally within women’s football.
• Strong communication skills working in multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to handle data from GPS and heart rate metrics.

Responsibilities

• Enhance athletic performance using data-driven insights.
• Monitor and manage individual and team training loads.
• Design actionable dashboards for coaches and players.

Skills

Data analysis

Interpersonal skills

Python

R

SQL

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Overview

Performance Scientist (Women’s 1st Team / Boy’s and Girls’ Academy) at Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club. This is a full-time, permanent role with flexible hours including match days and travel. Location: American Express Elite Football Performance Centre, Lancing. Deadline: 29 August 2025.

Role

Role: Performance Scientist (Women’s 1st Team / Boy’s and Girls’ Academy). This position will be split 50% between the Women’s First Team and Girls Academy and 50% with the Boys Academy. You will deliver key data-driven insights to enhance athletic performance, minimise injury risk, and inform tactical and strategic decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage individual and team training loads using GPS, heart rate, and wellbeing metrics tailored to each squad.
• Design and maintain clear, actionable dashboards for coaches and players using tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or custom-built solutions.

About you

Experience in elite sport is preferred, ideally within women’s football. You should be proficient in Python, R, SQL, or similar data analysis tools. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential, with the ability to work across multidisciplinary teams. A collaborative mindset and cultural sensitivity when working with diverse athletes and staff are key to success.

Benefits and values

Our values guide how we connect with teammates, fans, partners and sponsors. We strive to:

• Act with Integrity
• Make it Special

• Our commitment to EDI: We are an equal opportunity workplace and welcome applications from all backgrounds. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact [e-mail]

Safeguarding and rights to work

Safeguarding is part of everything we do. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. This position is UK-based and requires proof of right to live and work in the UK. All offers are conditional upon background checks, including references, DBS checks, and verification of work eligibility. We do not sponsor applicants without the right to work in the UK.

Additional information

About Brighton & Hove Albion FC: We compete at the highest levels of football on a global stage while embracing our Sussex community spirit, with a commitment to high performance, professional excellence, and making a positive impact.