Academy Football Analyst Placement Student

A season in the heart of Premier League football analysis!

Contract: Student Placement (1 July 2026 – 31 May 2027)

Eligibility: Must require a placement year as part of your university course (Undergraduate Placement / Sandwich Year)

Hours: Full time

Remuneration: Paid expenses only

Location: Chadwell Heath Training Ground (with occasional travel across WHU sites)

Overview

West Ham United is looking for enthusiastic placement students to join our Football Analysis teams for the 2026/27 season. You’ll be working across the Men’s First Team, Women’s First Team, or Academy (please specify your preference when applying!). You’ll gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced, elite environment — capturing training footage, analysing matches, supporting GPS and data monitoring, and helping deliver insights that influence performance on and off the pitch.

If you love football, technology, and learning from top-level analysts, this placement will give you a season you’ll never forget.

Position

What You’ll Be Doing (Your Matchday & Training Duties)

• Supporting all areas of training and match analysis
• Assisting with daily player monitoring
• Filming training, matchdays, and rehab sessions
• Helping collect, record, and manage GPS and training-load data (pre-, live- and post-training)
• Contributing to individual and team analysis, pre- and post-match
• Assisting with tracking and analysing West Ham loan players
• Ensuring all analysis equipment is maintained and ready for matchdays
• Working closely with First Team Analysts to deliver high-quality insights, bringing energy, creativity, and innovation

Requirements

• Currently studying for an undergraduate degree in a relevant field (e.g., Performance Analysis) and eligible for a placement year
• Knowledge or experience of Hudl software
• Able to travel and commit to regular weekend work

Skills & Behaviours

• Strong communication skills and the ability to build great working relationships
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Reliable, driven, and committed to delivering high-quality work
• Positive mindset with a solution-focused approach
• Enthusiastic team player who thrives under pressure

Additional Information

This is a full-time placement, and flexibility is key — you’ll be expected to work in line with team schedules and player availability. Regular performance reviews will support your development throughout the season.

A confidentiality agreement will be required due to the nature of the data you may access.

Safeguarding Commitment

We’re committed to safer recruitment and safeguarding children and adults at risk. This role is subject to enhanced DBS checks.

EDI Statement

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.

Safeguarding

The successful candidate must demonstrate a commitment to the safety and welfare of children, young people, and adults at risk 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.