Lead Analyst - Women’s Programme

Organisation: Harlequin Football Club Ltd
Salary: £35,000 per annum
Location: Surrey Sports Park, Guildford, GU2 7AD
Contract type: Permanent (Full time)
Closing date: 5 August 2026
Interview date: 14 August 2026
Job Description: The Role in Brief:

The Lead Analyst will lead the Women’s Performance Analysis programme, delivering high-quality analysis that supports coaching, player development and team performance. Working closely with
the Head Coach and wider multidisciplinary team, the role will provide objective performance insights, coordinate weekly analysis processes and drive innovation across the programme. The successful candidate will play a key role in enhancing decision-making, developing players and contributing to a high-performance environment aligned with the Harlequins Women’s vision and playing identity.

The Details:

• Based at our Training Ground: Surrey Sports Park, Guildford, GU2 7AD
• Reports to Head of Women’s Rugby, with direction taken from Head Coach
• The role will require regular evening and weekend work

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop the Women’s Performance Analysis programme, ensuring high standards across all analysis activity.
• Work collaboratively with coaches and the wider multidisciplinary team to integrate analysis across the performance programme.
• Coordinate the weekly performance review process, managing clips, presentations and other resources to ensure player-facing delivery is clear, engaging and impactful.
• Lead opposition analysis, producing clear tactical reports and presentations aligned to the team’s game model.
• Provide timely, objective and actionable performance insights to support coaching, planning, selection and decision-making.
• Oversee the filming, coding and review of training sessions, providing coaches with timely and relevant feedback.
• Lead all live match-day analysis operations, providing real-time information to the coaching staff.
• Coordinate post-match reviews, identifying key trends and performance indicators to inform future performance.
• Deliver individual player analysis to support learning, development and IDPs.
• Manage all performance analysis software, video platforms and data systems, ensuring accuracy, consistency and accessibility.
• Drive innovation in analysis processes, technology and the communication of performance insights.
• Line manage, mentor and develop analysts, placement students and interns within the Women’s Performance Analysis department.
• Support the player recruitment process by producing video packages, analysis and performance data as required.
• Lead on additional projects and undertake any other duties as directed by the Head of Women’s Rugby and Head Coach.

The Skills, Experience and Qualifications needed:

• Undergraduate degree (or equivalent qualification) in Performance Analysis, Sports Science or a related discipline.
• Postgraduate qualification (MSc/MRes) in Performance Analysis or a related field (desirable).
• A minimum of three years’ practical experience in a performance analysis role within an elite or high-performance sporting environment.
• Proficient in the use of performance analysis software, including Hudl Sportscode, Power BI and other relevant analysis platforms.
• Experience of producing high-quality reports and presentations, translating complex performance data into clear, concise and actionable insights.
• A strong understanding of the coaching process and the effective application of performance analysis to enhance individual and team performance.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships across a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong analytical, numerical and problem-solving skills, with a high level of technical and IT proficiency.
• Highly organised, with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-performance environment.

The Culture and Behaviours we look for:

• Tempo – can act with urgency and can quickly adapt plans and multi-task according to the environment, which rapidly evolves in sport. Fast learner with an appreciation of the necessity to meet deadlines.
• Relate – committed and enthusiastic team player with ability to build strong relationships. Able to work with a diverse group of individuals by displaying high emotional intelligence and collaborative behaviours. Contributes to a club wide mentality, and positive culture.
• Unconventional – creative thinker with a desire to approach and solve problems differently when needed.
• Enjoyment – creates the right balance of ‘work’ and ‘play’ and knows how to switch between the two to get the best out of everyone contributing to a strong high performance team environment.
How to apply: Please provide a CV and covering letter (combined in 1 document) outlining why you should be considered for the role, to jobs@quins.co.uk

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Lead Analyst - Women’s Programme