Academy Football Intelligence Lead

JOB TITLE: Academy Football Intelligence Lead

LOCATION: Chelsea FC Training Ground, Cobham.

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. In the event that we receive a large number of applications, the position may be filled before the listed closing date. To avoid missing out, please submit your application at your earliest convenience.

The Opportunity

A great opportunity for this person to deliver high-quality data reporting that support Insights Analysts, Directors and Coaches in making informed decisions across the Academy. The role ensures Insights Analysts have access to clear, actionable reports and visualisations, enabling efficient and effective analysis. This individual should strengthen the club’s ability to monitor team and individual performance, as well as efficiently track player development. The position also involves close collaboration with the central data team to integrate new data models into existing and future reporting frameworks, while carrying line management responsibility for a Data Intelligence Analyst.

Key Responsibilities include;

• Data Visualisation & Reporting: Develop interactive dashboards and reports using Power BI, enabling real-time insights for decision-making. Create the best visuals to ensure the data is communicated effectively to non-data specialists.
• SQL Database Usage: Query Microsoft SQL Server, ensuring efficient data storage, retrieval, and processing. Have a knowledge of coding languages, preferably Python, to further analyse data.
• Automated Workflows & Applications: Utilise Power Apps and Power Automate to streamline internal processes and enhance workflow efficiency. Leverage these to enable high quality data collection.
• Cross-Departmental Collaboration: Work closely with Football Insights analysts, recruitment teams, coaching staff and the central data team to translate data into consistent actionable insights.
• KPI Development & Monitoring: Assist in defining and tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) for players, teams, and recruitment assessments.
• Innovation & Continuous Improvement: Stay up to date with the latest trends in football data analytics and recommend new methodologies to enhance insights delivery.

What you will bring to the role;

• Bachelor’s or higher degree in a quantitative field (Statistics, Mathematics, Data Science, Computer Science, or related).
• Strong proficiency in Power BI, Power Apps, and Microsoft SQL Server.
• Able to write code, in R/Python, to create custom visuals.
• Experience operating on and building from large datasets.
• Knowledge of football analytics, performance metrics, and recruitment data, including data providers.
• Ability to translate complex data into meaningful insights for non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills within a high-performance environment.
• Willing to work unsociable hours around the football schedule to ensure timely delivery of insights throughout the season.

What we can offer you:

• 25 days annual leave
• Pension Contribution (Perm & FT Employees 5%)
• Private Health Insurance through Vitality
• Life Assurance (4 x base salary)

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At Chelsea we recognise that the diversity of our people is one of our greatest strengths and we are taking positive action to ensure our existing colleagues and job applicants can fully be themselves and bring their own unique experiences and perspectives to Chelsea FC. This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.

If you need reasonable adjustments made to the recruitment process, please reach out to your recruiter, who will be able to advise and support you.

Chelsea FC is fully committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all children, young people and adults at risk (vulnerable groups). We therefore require all successful applicants to complete a DBS Check prior to starting employment. Depending on the role, successful applicants may also be required to undergo other child protection screening where appropriate.

This Job Description is not intended to be exhaustive; the duties and responsibilities may therefore vary over time according to the changing needs of the Club