Academy Recruitment Analyst

Blackburn Rovers Football & Athletic Ltd

Organisation: Blackburn Rovers Football & Athletic Ltd
Salary: 27,000
Location: Blackburn Rovers Academy, Brockhall Village, Old Langho, Blackburn, BB6 8BA. Flexibility regarding location is required.
Contract type: Permanent (Full time)
Closing date: 19 August 2025
Job Description: Job title: Academy Recruitment Analyst

Department: Academy Recruitment

Based at: Blackburn Rovers Academy, Old Langho, Blackburn, BB6 8BA. Flexibility regarding location is required.

Reports to: Head of Academy Recruitment

Responsible for: N/A

Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week plus any additional hours necessary for the performance of duties. This may include evening and weekend work.

Contractual Status: Permanent

Job purpose: To provide data-driven insights and visual presentations to support player recruitment decisions, trialist evaluations, and player progression reviews across all phases of the Academy.

Key responsibilities:
• To be committed to ensuring the safeguarding and welfare of all staff and elite players, promoting their well-being whilst maintaining professional boundaries.
• Collect, manage, and analyse data from scouting reports, performance metrics, and match footage.
• Create and maintain dashboards and visual tools to support recruitment and retention decisions.
• Present insights on trialists and potential targets using video clips, data summaries, and visual presentations.
• Support player progression reviews by preparing evidence-based reports and presentations for internal meetings.
• Collaborate with scouts and coaches to contextualise data and video analysis.
• Maintain databases and ensure data integrity across platforms (e.g., Eyeball/Impect, FiP).
• Monitor trends in player development and recruitment outcomes.
• Assist in strategic reviews and reporting for Academy leadership.
• Complete a set amount of video games each week through Wyscout and Eyeball platforms;
• Assist with the exit strategy of our signed players when released to ensure the club promotes each player in the best possible way.

Skills & Experience required:
• Proficiency in data analysis tools (Excel, Power BI, Tableau, etc.)
• Experience with video editing and presentation software (e.g., Hudl, Wyscout, Keynote, PowerPoint)
• Understanding of football performance metrics and scouting data
• Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and communication skills
• Experience in a football or sports performance environment (desirable)

Qualifications required:
• Degree in Sports Science, Data Analytics, or related field (preferred)
• FA Safeguarding Certificate (Essential)
• FA Emergency Frist Aid in Football (Essential)
• Valid UK Driver’s Licence

DBS check required: Yes (Enhanced)
How to apply: Due to high-levels of interest, this post may close early so early application is advised, otherwise the closing date for this role is 12 noon on Tuesday 19th August 2025. To apply, please submit your application through the EFL I-Recruit platform HERE