Lead Academy Analyst (Youth Development Phase) | Blackburn Rovers

Department: Performance Analysis
Reports to: Head of Academy Performance Analysis
Location: BRFC Academy, Blackburn (BB6 8BA)
Hours: At least 37.5 hours per week, including some evenings and weekends
Salary: £27,000 per year
Closing date: Tuesday 10 November 2026

Role Overview

Blackburn Rovers is looking for a Lead Academy Analyst to run analysis for its Youth Development Phase, covering the U13 to U16 teams. The role is permanent and manages the academy's YDP performance analysis interns.

Role Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver pre-match, in-match and post-match analysis for the U13 to U16 teams.
• Capture, code and upload match and training footage to platforms such as Hudl.
• Give individual and team feedback through video sessions and data.
• Help coaches build Development Action Plans for players.
• Maintain performance databases and dashboards using SportsCode, Hudl, Wyscout and Coach Paint.
• Make sure analysis meets EPPP and audit requirements.
• Work with coaches, sports science and recruitment, and support coach education with analysis resources and workshops.

Person Specification

• A relevant degree, such as sports science, coaching or performance analysis, or equivalent.
• Strong video and data analysis skills, including SportsCode.
• Good communication and presentation skills, and attention to detail.
• An understanding of tactics and technical development for U13 to U16 players.
• Knowledge of EPPP, academy audits and safeguarding.
• A UEFA C licence, or working towards one.

Hudl, Wyscout and Coach Paint experience, an MSc in performance analysis and a UEFA B licence are desirable. An enhanced DBS check is required.

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