Sports Scientist - Men\'s First Team

The Role

We are looking for aSports Scientist within ourMen\’s First Team to support with the monitoring and optimisation of player performance through the collection, analysis, and communication of player data.

In this exciting role, you\’ll work closely with our Lead Sports Scientist and wider multidisciplinary team to deliver evidence-based insights, support applied performance practices and contribute to the ongoing development of player monitoring and recovery strategies.

Who we are

We are one of the most famous clubs in world football, with a rich heritage and history of success – read more about our history, here.

Beyond that, we are passionate about our local community and, behind the scenes, we have a wide variety of opportunities and career paths for all. We have a very defined purpose: to act for a winning team, culture and community. We achieve this by ensuring we are courageous in the pursuit of progress, we champion our community and each other, and that we do the right thing (even when no one is looking).

Your day-to-day

• Oversee data collection and analysis – you will diligently collect, collate and interpret daily wellness, GPS, heart rate and post-session subjective data
• Maintain and manage equipment and systems – you\’ll ensure full functionality of GPS units, heart rate belts and other monitoring equipment, and you\’ll input and manage player information within in-house athlete management systems
• Champion a data-driven approach – you will look to use data to highlight player status and inform decision-making around training, recovery and readiness
• Provide evidence-based sports science expertise – you\’ll offer specialist advice to players, Coaches and wider staff, supporting the delivery of on-pitch monitoring, gym-based training and recovery sessions, and you will contribute to the design and refinement of player recovery and monitoring strategies
• Collaborate with colleagues across our club – you will liaise with Academy, loans and international staff to ensure consistent data sharing and player monitoring and you\’ll work with our Technology teams to ensure systems and processes are fully integrated and compliant
• Evolve our sports science offering – you\’ll actively contribute to our club\’s CPD programme, research initiatives and knowledge-sharing culture, and you will passionately support innovation and idea generation to enhance sports science processes and practice

What we are looking for

• Track record in elite sport – you\’re proud of your history of applying your sports science expertise in an elite sport setting
• Credible expertise – you hold a BSc in Sports Science and you come with an extensive CPD portfolio
• Experience with crucial tools and equipment – you\’ve got hands-on experience of using GPS and heart rate systems
• Best-in-class communicator – you\’re equipped with excellent interpersonal skills andthe ability to work collaboratively across departments
• Flexible and adaptable approach – you possess a highly professional work ethic, resilience and adaptability in high-performance settings, as well as exceptional critical thinking and problem-solving ability
• Meticulous attention to detail – you\’re able to handle and interpret large volumes of data and work across multiple workstreams concurrently without compromising on quality or accuracy
• Growth mindset – you come with energy, enthusiasm and a commitment to continuous personal and professional development
• Professional and dedicated approach – you take pride in operating with the utmost integrity, championing a high standard of ethics and respecting the confidential nature of your role within our club and its operations

Why choose us

At Arsenal, we want everyone to feel a sense of trust and belonging, so we are proud of both our club values and also what we offer to our employees. As one of our Gunners, you will receive:

• An exciting reward and recognition scheme
• Generous holiday allowance which increases with your length of service
• Great internal learning and development programmes
• A flexible hybrid working model
• Priority access to apply for match tickets
• A competitive health and wellbeing benefits package
• A leading Employee Assistance Programme
• Great discounts with some of our Partners

Discover why ‘Our Gunners’ are proud to be part of our team – view their stories here.

Arsenal for Everyone

Arsenal for Everyone is our commitment to promoting and embracing equality, diversity and inclusion, so that everyone connected to the club feels like they belong to the same Arsenal family. We believe that diversity of background, skills and experience drives our success on and off the pitch.

Disability Confident Leader

We are a Disability Confident Leader. We actively welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities and long-term health conditions. If you need disability-related adjustments to the recruitment process, please indicate this in the recruitment application.

If you are likely to meet the definition of being a ‘disabled person’ according to the Equality Act 2010, you may be eligible to apply for an interview via the Disability Confident Scheme – please indicate this in your application form below. The information you share with us about your health or disability will not be used in recruitment decisions.

Our Commitment to Safeguarding

We are committed to ensuring that our environments for children, young people and adults at risk remain safe and inclusive. We therefore require successful candidates to complete a DBS check and other essential background checks prior to starting their employment. Depending on the responsibilities of the role, a DBS will be either a basic, standard, or enhanced check.

Application Closing Date – Monday 27th October 2025

Please note: we reserve the right to close the position early if application volumes are particularly high. We encourage you to get your application in sooner rather than later.

Updates on the status of your application will be sent via email, please routinely check your spam and junk folders, as occasionally emails sent via the Teamtailor platform will find themselves there.

Good luck!