Performance Analysis Lead - Women\'s Football

Who we are: Everton Football Club is one of world sport's most respected and revered names - a by-word for innovation, professionalism and community. During the course of a glittering history spanning three centuries, the Club has been shaped and guided by its aspirational motto Nil Satis Nisi Optimum - nothing but the best is good enough. One of only three clubs to have been a founder member of both the Football League and Premier League, Everton has played more games in English football's topflight than any other club. While rightly proud of our rich past, and Goodison Park, our home of more than 130 years and now home to our Everton Women’s Team, we are now setting our sights on an exciting future at a state-of-the-art Hill Dickinson Stadium opening this summer, under our new ownership. In doing so, we remain committed to developing and supporting teams across our Men’s, Women’s and Academy set-ups that inspire and continue to compete at the highest level of the game.

About the opportunity: We have a new exciting opportunity for an experienced and highly skilled Performance Analysis Lead to join our Women’s Football department at our Finch Farm Training Ground. As Performance Analyst Lead, you will drive exceptional and comprehensive performance analysis practices, ensuring all matchdays and training sessions are meticulously supported by cutting-edge data and video feedback. You will play a pivotal part in supporting our Women’s First Team to reach new heights through the provision of tailored performance insights.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Leading the Performance Analysis provision for the Women’s First Team: Providing video and statistical feedback to the First Team coaching staff on a game-by-game basis, aligned with the playing philosophy.
• Delivering seamless pre-match, live-feed, and training analysis.
• Collecting, coding, and analysing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) related to individual and team performance, feeding this information back in an actionable and appropriate manner.
• Reporting and analysing performance data in line with the Everton FC Game Model.
• Providing full coverage of all Women’s First Team training sessions, Individual Development Plans (IDPs), and rehab provisions.
• Manage and maintain all performance data systems, including the storage of match records, data, video libraries, and individual player profiling.
• Ensure alignment between IDPs and coaching targets.
• Produce technical and tactical post-match reports that are easily understood by coaches and players, supporting decision-making processes within the Women’s Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT).
• Fully understand and deliver Performance Analysis that aligns with the First Team Technical staff’s goals, producing quantitative and qualitative data that supports the decision-making of the senior football staff and players.

Who we are looking for: Our ideal candidate will have proven experience in performance analysis within elite football (preferably women’s or youth pathways). Other key requirements include:

• Degree in Sports Science, Performance Analysis, or a related field.
• Advanced proficiency in video analysis software (e.g., Hudl, Sportscode, Nacsport) and data tools (e.g., Excel, Tableau, Python/R desirable).
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights for coaches and players.
• Leadership skills with a collaborative mindset, and experience managing a team within a high-performance environment.
• Availability to travel with teams as required.

This position is on a permanent contract basis, working 40 hours per week. The closing date of this advert is Wednesday 25th June 2025 however, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a substantial amount of applications.

Everton Family Safer Recruitment Practices The Everton Family is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As a requirement of our safer recruitment practices, this role will require a Basic DBS check or evidence that you are subscribed to the DBS Update Service. This role is subject to both evidence and verification of relevant qualifications, including proof of eligibility to work in the UK, which will be discussed with you if your application is successful.

Equity & Inclusion Everton Football Club is committed to ensuring everyone is respected, celebrated and empowered for who they are, regardless of their identity. We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds, and underrepresented communities. We are dedicated to supporting the physical and mental/emotional wellbeing of all our people. Should you have a disability or long-term health condition and require reasonable adjustments to be made to the application/interview/onboarding process, please let us know by contacting the Talent Acquisition Team via email - careers@evertonfc.com. To support our pledge to diversify our organisation and through our commitment to the Football Association’s, Football Leadership Diversity Code, Everton welcomes applications from people of all walks of life. As part of our commitment to Disability, Inclusion and Accessibility we are more than happy to make reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process should you require.

How to apply Please apply direct via our Everton Careers Site by clicking the link below: Everton Careers Site