Analysis Lead - Women\'s Academy in Cobham

LOCATION: Cobham – Chelsea FC Training Ground, plus travel to and from Away games

CONTRACT: Permanent, Full Time, 40 hours across 6 of 7 days, or, as and when required according to team schedule.

Closing Date - 16th February. 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 Role

We are seeking a dynamic and detail-driven Performance Analyst to lead the collection, analysis, and interpretation of performance data to support player development and tactical growth. You will work closely with coaches to identify key performance indicators, translate data into actionable insights, and provide impactful feedback that informs training and match-day strategies. The role also involves managing video analysis systems, coding match footage, and producing detailed reports to track player progress and team performance.

Key Responsibilities

• To lead on all elements of Performance Analysis across the U18 – U12 age groups.
• To oversee the collection of relevant analysis, related to our Philosophy, principles and game model, to support the clarity of coaching provided to our players.
• To share and demonstrate data driven insights with the Head of women’s Academy and relevant coaching staff, to support a research driven programme.
• To manage all video analysis systems for the women’s Academy, both through creating relationships with key stakeholders, and managing the processes in which they are used.
• To code matches for the U18 teams as and when directed by the U18 Head coach.
• To observe and analyse opposition teams, creating opposition reports for the U18 Head coach and U18 assistant coach.
• To ensure that all players across the women’s academy have access to an online reflection system in which the club use, enhancing player development opportunities.
• To deliver weekly drop in sessions for players across the programme, for them to access analysis support.
• To provide monthly updates to the Head of women’s academy, in order to strategize the department, staying up to date with the latest research and technology, remaining innovative, with a clear direction for the way in which we use Analysis.
• To provide staff with up to date trends and research in analysis, linked to the clubs philosophy, principles, game model and practice methodology.

What You’ll Bring

• Previous experience working in the Women’s game
• Previous experience within Youth / development football
• Previous experience in using analysis equipment and platforms
• Knowledge and expertise of industry standard performance analysis software’s such as SBG (Focus and MatchTracker), Opta, Statsbomb, Skill Corner, Second Spectrum, Hudl SportsCode, Piero, Wyscout, Studio, Elite Portal, Angles, Bosch IP Cameras etc
• Great Communication Skills

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.