Performance Analyst

Organisation: Heart of Midlothian plc
Salary: Competitive salary plus excellent staff benefits.
Location: Oriam - Scotland’s Sports Performance Centre, Edinburgh, EH14 4AS, and away fixture venues.
Contract type: Fixed Term (Part time)
Closing date: 1 February 2026
Job Description: Heart of Midlothian Football Club, a cornerstone of Scottish football since 1874, has an exciting opportunity for a Performance Analyst to work with our Women’s First Team squad on a temporary basis until 30 June 2026. The Performance Analyst is primarily responsible for analysing performance data relating to the Women’s First Team, to identify trends and areas for improvement at both individual and team level. This is a part-time position working 15 hours per week, 3/7 days per week, to be worked flexibly based on the Women's First Team training and fixture schedule.

If you have experience providing performance analysis support, a high level of tactical understanding and knowledge of football, and would like to work with a leading Women’s Football Team in Scotland – we would love to hear from you.

Performance Analyst Responsibilities:

• Support with filming of all Women’s First Team fixtures, and training sessions.
• Analyse performance data to identify trends and areas for improvement in both individual and team performance.
• Provide feedback and performance recommendations to the Women’s First Team Manager, coaching team, and players based upon analysis of data.
• Utilise video analysis software to create opposition reports and match analysis.
• Assist in the development and implementation of performance analysis strategies.
• Collaborate with coaching staff to integrate performance analysis into training sessions and match preparation.

Essential Experience, Qualifications & Requirements:

• Undergraduate degree or working towards a degree in Performance Analysis, Sports Science or any other related discipline.
• Prior Performance Analysis experience within a football setting.
• Full and clean UK driving licence (Desirable).
• Able to evidence the Legal Right to Work in the UK.
• Able to commit to working mid-week evenings and weekends, depending on the Women’s First Team schedule.

Skills & Abilities:

• Proficiency in the use of Hudl Sportscode, iMovie and keynote.
• Confident using Hudl Cameras (Desirable).
• Knowledge and understanding of football.
• Able to build strong working relationships with coaches and players.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Passionate about Women’s Football and developing players.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

What’s in it for you?

• Be part of a Women’s First Team squad striving for constant improvement.
• Gain valuable experience working with elite athletes and coaches.
• Opportunity for professional development.
• Access to top of the range facilities.

The role will have regular contact with children, and it is therefore required by law to have a Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) check through Disclosure Scotland as a condition of employment.
How to apply: How to apply: If you think that you are suitable for the position and meet the criteria above - we would love to hear from you. Please send a Covering Letter and CV to Recruitment@homplc.co.uk. Due to an expected high volume of applications, this vacancy may be closed earlier than the closing date stated above. HEART OF MIDLOTHIAN FOOTBALL CLUB IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER AND FULLY COMMITTED TO THE SAFEGUARDING AND WELFARE OF VULNERABLE GROUPS. HEART OF MIDLOTHIAN IS A LIVING WAGE ACCREDITED COMPANY.