First Team Head of Performance Analysis

PERSONAL SKILLS / QUALITIES

Essential

• Excellent problem solving and decision-making skills
• Set and maintain high standards of work performance and deliver quality consistently and effectively
• Establish and maintain relationships with external institutions
• Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to manage competing demands and deadlines whilst functioning in a fast-moving environment
• Hold a full current and clean up to date driving licence
• Proactive and engaging style with a winning attitude and can-do approach
• Flexible approach and attitude to working hours
• Good listener
• Have an altruistic demeanour cognisant of others’ emotions

TECHNICAL/WORK-BASED SKILLS

Skills specific to the job, eg. computer competency, typing skills, coaching skills etc

Essential

• Excellent understanding of football tactics

GENERAL SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

More general characteristics, eg. flexibility, communication skills, team working etc

Essential

• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills that are clear, engaging and responsive to convey complex information to individuals
• Excellent computer skills with competency in Mac, Windows and Cloud data management
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of football
• Excellent understanding in operating other various specific (and non-specific) computer software programs such as HUDL Sportscode, HUDL studio and WYScout
• Experience working with big data

  Desirable

• Python3 or other coding experience

EXPERIENCE

Proven record of experience in a particular field, profession or specialism

Essential

• Experience of working in a professional football environment
• Experience of working as a performance analysis in a first team environment

Desirable

• Experience of leading a department

QUALIFICATIONS

The level of educational, professional and/or occupational training required

Essential

• Undergraduate Degree in Sports Studies or related subject
• MSC in Sports Performance Analysis or related subject

  Desirable

• FA Coaching Badges (Level 1, Level 2, UEFA B)