MSc Academy Performance Analyst

Role: MSc Academy Performance Analyst Salary: £22,932 per annum Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week. To include evenings and weekends. Location: American Express Elite Football Performance Centre, Lancing, BN15 9FP Contract Type: Fixed term until 31st May 2026 Deadline Day: 24th March 2025 About Brighton & Hove Albion FC We compete at the highest levels of football on a global stage while embracing our Sussex community spirit. At the heart of everything we do is our commitment to high performance, professional excellence, and making a positive impact. In partnership with Cardiff Met University, we have a placement opportunity for the 2025/26 season We are offering the exciting opportunity for someone to spend a year with the Seagulls, as we continue our journey through professional academy football. The successful candidate will support the academy performance analysts in their day-to-day duties to ensure the highest standards of work are met. This role will mainly focus on providing analysis for the U9-U12 age groups. Details on how to apply and course details The MSc Course with Cardiff is distance-learning based so there is no requirement for you to attend Cardiff Met University throughout the academic year. Specific course details can be found on our website. How to apply for this role  The application process contains two independent requirements: – Make an application through the Brighton & Hove Albion FC careers page – Apply to the MSc Professional Practice (Sport Performance Analysis) via Cardiff Metropolitan University website The successful applicant will be expected to be independently accepted on the MSc Professional Practice (Sport Performance Analysis) course for the 2025/26 Academic year, following the standard process for enrolment on this course. The responsibility is on the applicant to ensure that they apply within the pre-determined timelines and achieve the entry level requirements for enrolment. Our values are essential to our success Our values serve as guiding principles for how we connect with one another, our fans, partners and sponsors. As a club, we embody these values in everything we do: –  Treat People Well –  Exceed Expectations –  Aim High. Never Give Up –  Act with Integrity – Make it Special How we say thank you In appreciation for your hard work and dedication, we are pleased to offer you a range of additional benefits, including but not limited to: – Complimentary breakfast and lunch at both sites – 23 days holiday rising with length of service (pro rata for part time staff) – Rewards platform, which includes access to 900+ retailers, a wellbeing centre and more! – Enhanced family policies – Access to a gym and padel court at our training ground – Priority access to match tickets and access to free WSL tickets for 2024/25 season – In-house training programme and CPD opportunities – Exclusive discounts and benefits from our partners and local businesses Our commitment to EDI We take pride in being an equal opportunity workplace that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Our core values foster a strong ethical culture, enabling us to meet the needs of our diverse audience, both on and off the pitch. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage or civil partnership. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application, please get in touch. Safeguarding is part of everything we do We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. We expect all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is UK-based and requires proof of the right to live and work in the UK. All job offers are conditional upon background checks, including a full 3-year reference history, DBS checks, and verification of your eligibility to work. Please note, we do not sponsor applicants without the right to work in the UK