Lead Performance Analyst | Varsity Nine in Milton Keynes

Lead Performance Analyst | Varsity Nine

Varsity Nine are seeking a Lead Performance Analyst to lead the delivery of performance analysis across their expanding football ecosystem, supporting academy players, US college scholarship pathways, showcase events, international programmes, and aspiring professional footballers.

Based primarily in Milton Keynes, with additional delivery at Bisham Abbey National Sports Centre, this is a unique opportunity to combine elite performance analysis, recruitment intelligence, and player development within one of Europe's fastest-growing football development organisations.

Performance Analysis & Player Development

• Lead performance analysis across showcase events, combines, tours, and competitive fixtures
• Produce professional scouting reports, player profiles, highlight packages, and recruitment videos to support US College scholarship opportunities
• Develop individual player performance profiles covering technical, tactical, physical, and psychological attributes
• Monitor player KPIs and maintain detailed performance reports suitable for recruitment and progression discussions
• Support the ongoing development of professional and aspiring professional players through objective analysis and feedback
• Collaborate with coaching, recruitment, and placement teams to maximise player outcomes

Football & Education Programme

• Lead the day-to-day delivery of performance analysis across the Football & Education Programme
• Develop and maintain professional analysis workflows, coding standards, reporting structures, and operational processes
• Deliver training and match analysis, player reports, tactical reviews, and opposition analysis
• Support coaches with performance feedback and player development planning
• Help establish a high-performance analytical culture across all football programmes

Recruitment & Showcase Events

• Lead all video operations and analysis workflows during showcase events and international tours
• Produce professional scouting reports for internal recruitment and external college or club stakeholders
• Create high-quality highlight reels and recruitment profile videos
• Deliver live analysis support in fast-paced event environments
• Assist with identifying players who align with Varsity Nine's recruitment profile and development pathway

Operations & Innovation

• Manage analysis equipment, video storage systems, databases, and coding workflows
• Research and implement new technologies, software, and analytical processes
• Support delivery across national and international tournaments, showcases, and football tours
• Work collaboratively with marketing teams to support player content and promotional media
• Contribute to the organisation's long-term technical and operational development
• Right to work in the UK (no sponsorship available)
• Degree in Performance Analysis, Football Analytics, Sports Data Science, or a related discipline
• Experience working within football performance analysis, scouting, or recruitment environments
• Experience using analysis platforms such as Hudl Sportscode, Wyscout, Veo, Metrica, or similar software
• Strong video editing and match coding skills
• Ability to create professional player highlight packages and analytical reports
• Excellent communication skills when working with players, coaches, scouts, and parents
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Willingness to travel regularly across the UK and internationally
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Enhanced DBS clearance
• UEFA Coaching Qualifications
• Professional or semi-professional football playing, coaching, or scouting experience
• Experience with statistical analysis, dashboards, and performance visualisation
• Knowledge of the US College recruitment and scholarship system
• Experience supporting live match analysis and fast‑turnaround reporting
• Leadership potential to progress into a future Head of Analysis or Technical Operations role
• Performance bonus opportunities
• 21 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Business travel reimbursement
• National and international travel opportunities
• Exposure to elite football environments, showcase events, and international programmes
• Excellent career progression within a rapidly expanding football organisation

About Varsity Nine

Varsity Nine is one of Europe's fastest-growing football development organisations, providing pathways into professional football, US College scholarships, elite showcase events, international tours, and academy programmes. Their mission is to create life‑changing opportunities for talented young athletes through world‑class coaching, analysis, recruitment, and player support.

this is an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious analyst to work across player development, recruitment, showcase events, and international football while helping shape the future of a rapidly growing football organisation.