First Team Opposition Analyst

Organisation: Burnley Football Club
Salary: Competitive
Location: Burnley, Lancashire
Contract type: Permanent (Full time)
Closing date: 8 October 2025
Job Description: About Us

Burnley FC is an established professional football club with a rich history, located in the heart of the town and its community, we believe that Burnley is a special place – a home to extraordinary people like you. Come and be part of our story!

The Role

An exciting opportunity has become available for a First Team Opposition Analyst to join us at Burnley Football Club. You’ll play a key role in supporting the Club’s ongoing development and helping us deliver a first-class experience for players, staff, and supporters.

About You

Are you looking for your next challenge? You may be our next First Team Opposition Analyst.
The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree in Performance Analysis or similar, and experience of working in a professional sports environment as a Performance Analyst.
You will also need to have a flexible approach to work and be able to work evenings and weekends.

Role Expectations

As the First Team Opposition Analyst, you will be expected to:

• Contribute to a comprehensive analytical service for all first team matches.

• Pre- and post-training analysis/support and pre, live and post match analysis/support which will include subjective analysis, data analysis, file management, filming/coding and clipping/editing.

• Attend all Burnley FC fixtures, home and away, to support the performance analysis provision.
How to Apply
Please apply via Burnley FC’s career page where you should submit your CV and a short cover letter explaining how you meet the role criteria, along with your educational and employment history. Please also provide an explanation for any gaps.
Successful applicants will be subject to a social media check and an Enhanced Criminal Record Check (DBS) which will be paid for by the employer.
The full job description can be found on Burnley Football Club’s website: Burnley FC Careers
If you require an alternative format of our job description and person specification and/or our application form, please contact the HR department at HR@burnleyfc.com.
*Please note, should an adequate number of applications be received prior to the closing date, Burnley FC reserve the right to remove a job advert.
How to apply: Please apply on our careers page found on our website.