Data Analyst (Learning & Innovation) The Football Association in Burton upon Trent

FA Learning is investing in its data architecture, infrastructure and analytical maturity. This role is the department's first specialist data analyst position, created to establish and embed rigorous data processes, clear governance and high-quality analysis that underpin confident, evidence-informed decision making.

To enable high-quality decision making within Learning & Innovation (L&I) and across the department by delivering trusted, insight-led dashboards and reports, underpinned by a growing strong understanding of the business and its data. The role will translate business needs into clear data requirements, supporting the ingestion, validation and use of data within a central data platform to improve data quality, consistency and accessibility. The post holder will also contribute to the development of foundational data governance practices, promoting common definitions and self-service reporting, while acting as a reliable and proactive partner for stakeholders on data, insight and reporting needs.

Interviews will be held at The National Football Centre, St. George's Park on Wednesday 29th July 2026. Please be aware that we work within a hybrid working policy. The expectation is that the team will work onsite a minimum of two to three days a week, depending on needs of the role. The contractual working location will be The National Football Centre, St. George's Park. Please ensure you can commit to this prior to submitting your application.

What will you be doing?

• Deliver high-quality dashboards, reports, and insight that support L&I decision making and innovation drawing on multiple data sources of varying maturity.
• Create, implement and contribute to the ongoing maintenance of high-quality dashboards and reporting that support division wide operation and strategic priorities.
• Develop and maintain a strong understanding of the business, its current needs and future ambition. Proactively identifying opportunities to improve reporting, insight, and the use of data to support effective decision making.
• Support the development and adoption of foundational data governance practices, including contributing to a business glossary, championing consistent data definitions, and reinforcing good data management behaviours across the department.
• Oversee and enforce data policies, processes and standards for FA Learning in accordance with FA Group.
• Enable effective data ingestion into the Data Science and Insights platform by aligning business requirements with structured data definitions and logic.
• Develop and maintain self-serve dashboards and reporting tools that allow the department to run the business and make insight informed decisions. Upskilling and supporting colleagues appropriately.
• Act as a trusted and responsive point of contact for data-related queries, working collaboratively with colleagues to ensure insight is understood, appropriately interpreted, and effectively applied.
• Lead on ad-hoc reporting and data requests to support operational processes and transitional repeated requests to suitable tools.
• Form and contribute to a cross-division network of roles strengthening our data infrastructure and effectiveness, forming critical partnerships with Strategic Insight Leads x2, Digital Systems Lead, Learning Evaluation Lead, Business Administration Lead and Customer Service Lead.
• Build effective relationships with FA Group colleagues to embed and align our data infrastructure across the group (Digital Technology Team).
• Execute additional tasks as required to meet the FA's changing priorities.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures to ensure that the highest standards of health, safety, and well-being can be maintained.

As part of the FA's commitment to ensuring a safe environment for everyone in football, every employee will be required to complete a DBS check. The level of the check required will be based on the activity of the specific job role and in line with legislation and government guidance.

What are we looking for?

Essential for the role:

• Knowledge
• Technical expertise: You have advanced Power BI and Excel skills, with working knowledge of SQL and/or DAX.
• Understanding of how data supports operational delivery and strategic decision-making within a large, complex organisation.
• Awareness of the importance of data quality, data definitions, and basic data governance principles, including the use of shared terminology and consistent metric.
• Experience
• Integrating and analysing data from multiple sources and managing complex datasets.
• Building Power BI reports according to business requirements.
• Engaging stakeholders from across business divisions, driving key decisions and accountability.
• Presenting insights in compelling ways, using storytelling, visualisation best practices, and non-technical language.
• Skills
• Communicative style: You can convey complex, technical concepts simply and effectively, adapting your communication for different audiences.
• Collaborative mindset: You're a team player and you are energised by working with colleagues across the business.
• Stakeholder Management: You can effectively engage, influence and manage stakeholder across multiple divisions.
• Conscientious approach: You're quality-driven, with a structured, detail-oriented approach that ensures accuracy and high data standards.
• Organisational ability: You are comfortable managing recurring and ad-hoc tasks and working to deadlines.
• Proactivity: You have an ability to identify and act on issues and opportunities before they arise.

Beneficial to have

• Knowledge
• Knowledge of centralised data platforms or data ingestion processes, including how business data is structured, transferred, and validated within an organisation.
• Familiarity with organisational data governance operating models, data ownership concepts, or data stewardship practices.
• Experience
• Experience contributing to or maintaining artefacts such as a business glossary, data definitions, or reporting standards.
• Experience working in a regulated, public-facing, or values-led organisation where accuracy, consistency, and trust in data are critical.
• Experience working in a learning focused organisation, function or team.
• Skills
• Ability to support or deliver basic training, guidance, or documentation to help colleagues use data and self-service dashboards effectively.
• Confidence challenging unclear or inconsistent data requirements and advocating for agreed definitions and standards.

What’s in it for you?

We are committed to ensuring everyone can flourish in their roles. We have unique office spaces under the arch of the iconic Wembley National Stadium, and a world-class Elite Performance Centre, St. George's Park in Staffordshire, which is an exceptional setting to develop and inspire high-performing England teams and leaders.

We pride ourselves on offering a competitive salary as well as great opportunities to develop and grow in your role. We also have a range of exciting benefits, some of which can be found below:

• Access to event day tickets at Wembley Stadium, alongside a host of regular internal events throughout the season, encourages you to connect and learn with your colleagues and look after your mental health and well-being.
• Free, nutritious lunches at Wembley Stadium and St. George's Park.
• Free private medical cover.
• A contributory pension scheme.
• An additional "Thank You" day’s leave, volunteering days, as well as 25 days of annual leave (based on a full-time, permanent contract).
• A hybrid working model which offers greater flexibility.

We are a diverse workplace, aspiring to represent football across the country. The Football Association actively promotes inclusion and diversity, encouraging you to be the best version of yourself at work.

We welcome applications from everyone and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. If you have any particular requirements in respect of the recruitment or interview process, please mention this during your application.

As part of the FA's commitment to ensuring a safe environment for everyone in football, every employee will be required to complete a DBS check. The level of the check required will be based on the activity of the specific job role and in line with legislation and government guidance.