First Team Performance Analyst

<p>Portsmouth Football Club is seeking a First Team Performance Analyst to join our Analysis department. Working closely with the Head Coach, coaching staff and players, you will deliver high-quality video and data analysis to support performance and inform decision-making across all phases of the game.</p><p><br></p><p>The successful candidate will play a key role in the full analytical cycle, from opponent preparation and live match support to post-match review, providing clear, actionable insights that help drive individual and team performance in a high-performance environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Develop a deep understanding of the Head Coach’s playing philosophy and tactical principles, using this to shape the focus of all analytical work.</li><li>Lead and contribute to pre-match opponent analysis, producing detailed video packages, tactical reports, and presentations for the coaching staff and players.</li><li>Support the post-match review process, identifying key trends in performance, structure, and playing style, and delivering insights to the coaching team in a clear and timely manner.</li><li>Travel to all home and away fixtures, providing real-time analysis during matches and delivering actionable insights in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.</li><li>Work collaboratively with the wider Analysis team to ensure all weekly documentation, video clips, and reports are prepared and accessible for the coaching staff.</li><li>Produce bespoke analysis projects as directed by the Manager and coaching team, supporting research and development within the football department.</li><li>Develop and maintain a comprehensive knowledge of the first team squad, as well as relevant opposition and loan players.</li><li>Represent Portsmouth Football Club professionally at all times, modelling the club’s values and behaviours.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Person Specification</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Essential:</strong></p><ul><li>Experience in performance analysis within professional football, elite sport, or a comparable high-performance environment.</li><li>Undergraduate degree or equivalent professional experience in a relevant discipline such as Sports Science, Performance Analysis or related fields.</li><li>Strong tactical understanding of football and the ability to analyse different playing styles and systems.</li><li>Experience using performance analysis software and video coding platforms (Hudl Sportscode, Hudl Studio, Hudl StatsBomb, or equivalent).</li><li>Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and translate it into clear, actionable insights.</li><li>Strong communication skills — both verbal and visual — with the ability to present analysis confidently to coaches and players.</li><li>Creative and innovative approach to presenting information, with the ability to distil and highlight key messages effectively.</li><li>High attention to detail and the ability to prioritise workload and deliver high-quality analysis within time-sensitive environments.</li><li>A clear understanding of the day-to-day demands of a professional football environment.</li><li>Demonstrates enthusiasm for performance analysis, continuous learning and contributing to team performance.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Desirable</strong></p><ul><li>MSc in a sports-related discipline.</li><li>UEFA Coaching Badge.</li><li>Experience working within an EFL Championship or Premier League environment.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Additional Information</strong></p><ul><li>This is a full-time role based at Portsmouth FC’s training ground, with travel to all home and away fixtures required.</li><li>Applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.</li><li>An enhanced DBS check will be required prior to appointment.</li><li>Portsmouth FC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>

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