First Team Performance Analyst

Organisation: Gloucester Rugby
Salary: £28,000 - £30,600
Location: Kingsholm, Gloucester
Contract type: Permanent (Full time)
Closing date: 8 January 2026
Interview date: 26 January 2026
Job Description: Gloucester Rugby is looking for an experienced and driven Performance Analyst to join our Performance Analysis Department. You will play a pivotal role in supporting our first team through world-class analysis, driving standards across the programme and influencing key tactical decisions.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a dynamic, forward-thinking high-performance environment, where your insights and expertise will directly contribute to shaping our game model and enhancing player development. Working closely with the Head of Performance Analysis, you will lead on key tactical areas, support game-planning and decision-making, and deliver high-quality analysis across all performance environments.

The successful candidate will bring a strong blend of tactical understanding, technical expertise, and the ability to communicate insights clearly to coaches and players. This is a central role within a fast-paced programme where innovation, reliability, and attention to detail are essential to driving performance at the highest level.

Key responsibilities

•Support with all live match analysis processes, ensuring accurate real-time coding and post-match reporting that provides clear, timely insights to support coaching decisions and player development.

•Oversee training-ground analysis by capturing high-quality footage and producing daily training resources and stacked packages that support both technical development and coaching workflows.

•Take ownership of a designated tactical area, contributing accurate, well-supported analysis to the game model and providing robust tactical insights to coaches during preview and review meetings.

•Deliver comprehensive opposition insights by producing high-quality previews, maintaining trend databases, and presenting clear, evidence-based information that supports week-to-week tactical planning.

•Manage analysis software, hardware, and databases while developing efficient workflows, advanced outputs, and supporting cross-departmental needs with reliable video and data solutions.

•Support and help shape departmental standards while mentoring junior staff and placement students, ensuring consistent workflows and high-quality analysis delivery across the club.

•Drive innovation within the department by exploring and integrating new technologies, advanced analytical methods, and AI-driven solutions to enhance the efficiency and impact of performance analysis.

Qualifications, Experience & Knowledge

Essential

Minimum two years’ experience working within elite rugby or professional sport in a full time role.

Strong understanding of rugby union tactics, systems and performance trends.

High proficiency with Hudl Sportscode and associated analysis workflows.

Ability to communicate and present insights clearly to coaches and players.

Strong technical capabilities across video systems, databases and analytical tools.

Excellent organisational skills with the ability to work under pressure in match environments.

Proactive, detail-driven and able to problem-solve effectively.

Right to work in the UK.

Desirable
Experience leading a tactical area within an analysis environment.

Competence in Sportscode scripting, studio, data modelling or advanced visualisation tools.

Experience with drone or IP camera infrastructure.

Personal Attributes

Energetic, self-driven and highly organised.

Strong relationship builder across staff and players.

Innovative mindset with a drive to refine processes and raise standards.

Calm and solutions-focused under pressure.

Committed to delivering work of a consistently high standard.
How to apply: To apply, please submit an up to date CV and 3 minute covering video to recruitment@gloucesterrugby.co.uk.