Women’s Team Lead Performance Analyst
West Ham United
- London
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Lead all performance analysis needs of the First Team, to include pre-match, matchday, post-match and training
- Coordinate the filming of all training & matches to support team, unit and individual coding requirements
- Create dossiers for upcoming opposition teams to include appropriate coding and editing of footage, relevant statistical break downs of key
- Lead the creation and animation of pre-match videos & gameplan requirements
- Work with the Head of Recruitment to develop data sets for incoming player targets and present player profiles to the Manager and Recruitment
- Track the development of the women’s game and ensure analysis methods reflect development and change
- Complete post-match reports for coaching staff for individual player & team technical data collected
- Produce and update statistical databases for trend analysis
- Utilise specialist software to enhance all data & statistical support via specialist platforms (Hudl Sportscode, Studio, Impect, Statsbomb, MS Excel)
- Maintain and evolve interactive best practice documents such as principles of play & individual player profiles
- Manage games library, online video sharing platform, data integration and performance analysis suite.
- Lead Performance Analysis department meetings, work flow & management of performance analysis staff whilst linking closely with the wider club
- To establish and develop effective working relationships with coaching and multidisciplinary staff.
- To support the recruitment of PA interns through key university partnerships.
- To undertake any other duties as seen as appropriate by the West Ham United Women First Team Manager.
- To contribute to an elite learning environment in which players and staff are expected to demonstrate values expected from a West Ham
- To maintain West Ham United FC’s Safeguarding (Child Protection), Health, Safety & Equal Opportunity procedures and practice.
- To act in a professional manner that supports the clubs vision and values
- Msc in Performance Analysis
- Minimum of 3 years working in elite football (preferably in the women’s game)
- Experience of working with platforms such as Hudl Sportscode, Impect, Wyscout, Statsbomb & Coach Paint
- Demonstrate suitable awareness and commitment in helping to create and promote an inclusive and safe environment that values all and is
- Project management experience
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent organisation and time management skills
- Demonstrate suitable awareness and commitment in helping to create and promote an inclusive and safe environment that values all and is
- Ability to work effectively under own initiative and as a team member and able to anticipate, adapt and prioritise different workloads
- Ability to communicate in a calm and concise effective manner with various professional disciplines and at all levels of an organisation
- Be prepared to work, at times, unsociable hours including evenings and weekends and have a willingness to travel
- Additional education in sports science or sports coaching
- Knowledge of foreign languages, spoken and written
- Holds a current clean driving licence and have use of own vehicle
- 25 days annual leave plus your birthday off
- Pension and life insurance
- Healthcare cash scheme
- Travel season ticket loan
- Cycle to work scheme
- Priority access to apply for match tickets
- Discounted season tickets
- Staff discounts in the club store, café and our official partners products and services
- Discounted gym membership and onsite fitness room facilities
- Family friendly leave policies
- Company Social events
- The successful candidate must demonstrate a strong commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, aligning with the organisation’s business and tactical approach to eliminating barriers and addressing inequity. You agree to actively contribute to creating a discrimination-free and inclusive environment, ensuring equitable access to opportunities and benefits, while fostering a culture of dignity and respect that enables everyone to perform and achieve their potential.
- Candidates must demonstrate their capability and willingness to uphold best practices and procedures, promoting lasting positive change while eliminating biases and barriers to attracting, achieving, and supporting talent from all communities, regardless of background, circumstances, or protected characteristics.
- The successful candidate must demonstrate a commitment to the safety and welfare of children, young people, and adults at risk of harm across all stakeholders. Everyone, including third parties who work with the Club or the West Ham Foundation, is responsible for ensuring the safety and well-being of vulnerable individuals. Successful candidates must undergo essential background checks before starting their employment, which may include screening of social media. The type of DBS check required will depend on the responsibilities of the position and may be basic, standard, or enhanced.
- The successful candidate agrees to proactively identify and respond appropriately to any concerns, and follow the Club's Safeguarding reporting procedures to report allegations of abuse, poor practice, or anything that may impact the welfare of a child, young person, or adult at risk without delay, within 24 hours, or as otherwise directed by the Club’s or the West Ham Foundation Safeguarding Team.