Recruitment Analyst

EFL; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional football club is seeking a motivated Recruitment Analyst to enhance its player recruitment strategy. This role involves analyzing player performance data and building profiles to align with the club's philosophy. The ideal candidate should possess strong analytical skills and a comprehensive understanding of football dynamics. Responsibilities include detailed data analysis and collaboration with recruitment staff. Competitive salary offered based on experience.

Benefits

Opportunity to work in EFL League One

Exposure to senior football decision-makers

Collaborative, ambitious environment

Competitive salary based on experience

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of football, particularly in the EFL.
• Experience with platforms like Wyscout or StatsBomb.
• High proficiency in Excel or data analysis tools.
• Ability to turn data into actionable football insights.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational skills.
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends as required.
• Experience in professional football recruitment or performance analysis.
• Coding or data visualization skills are beneficial.
• Understanding of squad-building strategies and transfer market dynamics.
• UEFA B/performance analysis qualifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyse player performance data for recruitment targets.
• Build detailed player profiles with data and insights.
• Support player analysis during matches.
• Assist in squad planning and market monitoring.
• Collaborate with scouts to align data insights.
• Manage recruitment databases and reporting tools.
• Produce reports for recruitment decision-making.

Skills

Strong knowledge of football

Experience with football data platforms

Proficiency in Excel/data analysis tools

Ability to translate data into insights

Attention to detail

Excellent organizational skills

Willingness to work irregular hours

Coding or data visualization skills

Understanding of squad-building strategies

UEFA B qualifications (or working towards)

Job description

Reports to: First Team Manager, Director of Football, Board of Directors

The Role

Stevenage FC is seeking a highly motivated Recruitment Analyst to support the club’s player recruitment strategy ahead of the upcoming seasons. The successful candidate will play a key role in identifying, analysing and profiling potential transfer and loan targets aligned with the club’s football philosophy, budget and squad requirements.

This role is ideal for someone with strong analytical skills, a deep understanding of football performance, and a clear interest in working within a visual & data-informed recruitment environment in professional football.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyse player performance data to identify and assess potential recruitment targets across domestic and international markets
• Build and maintain detailed player profiles combining data, video, and contextual insights
• Support live and post-match opposition and individual player analysis
• Assist in squad planning, contract benchmarking and market monitoring
• Work closely with scouts, coaches and recruitment staff to align data insights with on-the-ground observations
• Manage and update internal recruitment databases and reporting tools
• Produce clear, concise reports and presentations to support decision-making at recruitment meetings

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work within an EFL League One recruitment department
• Exposure to senior football decision-makers
• A collaborative, ambitious working environment
• Competitive salary dependent on experience

How to Apply

Please submit your application through iRecruit.

Closing date: 20 th February 2026

About The Candidate

• Strong knowledge of football, particularly the EFL and comparable leagues
• Experience working with football data platforms (e.g. Wyscout, StatsBomb, Impect and TransferRoom)
• High level of proficiency in Excel and/or data analysis tools
• Ability to translate data into clear football insights
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills
• Willingness to work irregular hours, including evenings and weekends when required
• Experience in a professional football recruitment or performance analysis role
• Coding or data visualisation skills.
• Understanding of squad-building strategies, age curves and transfer market dynamics
• UEFA B / performance analysis qualifications (or working towards)