First Team Performance Analyst

Organisation: Norwich City Football Club
Salary: Up to £35,000 per annum DOE
Location: Avant Training Centre, Norwich, NR4 7TS
Contract type: Permanent (Full time)
Closing date: 14 August 2025
Job Description: An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and highly motivated candidate to join the club wide Performance Analysis Department at Norwich City Football Club.

The ideal candidate will be committed and hard-working, with a wealth of enthusiasm and knowledge alongside effective communication and interpersonal skills.

The successful candidate will work closely with the 1st Team Coaching Team and Head Performance Analysis to ensure all Performance Analysis services within the First Team run efficiently for players, coaches, and all staff.

Key tasks/responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Support and assist the set piece coach with all aspects of set play analysis and execution.
• Support the capture, analysis and sharing of the training analysis programme.
• Be proactive in the support of the opposition analysis process.
• Provide analytical and technical support of First Team match days (both home and away).
• Maintain and organise required reference / performance databases.
• Liaise & collaborate with other departments to continually develop and integrate our working processes.
• Assist in writing and continually updating the department’s standard operating procedures (SOP) documents.
• Execute additional tasks as required in order to meet the football clubs changing priorities.

Personal Skills
• Highly organised and able to structure/file work.
• Clear communicator to key stakeholders.
• Excellent visualisation and presentation skills.
• Strong experience of using performance analysis software’s.
• Strong understanding of both the tactical and technical aspects of football.
• Values and respects others, encouraging collaboration
• Able to respond positively and embrace change within a fast-paced environment.

Essential
• MSc Degree in a Performance Analysis-related subject.
• Minimum of 2 years working in elite football.
• UEFA C Coaching License.
• Knowledge and expertise of industry standard performance analysis software’s, specifically Hudl Sportscode & Studio and Catapult Matchtracker.

Desirable
• UEFA B Coaching Licence.
• Drone Pilot License.
How to apply: Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to join the Canaries, follow the link and click ‘Apply’ now here https://careers.canaries.co.uk/Apply/QXB078ebwbGljYXRpb24gRm9ybSAtIFJlZ3VsYXRlZCBBY3Rpdml0eXw0MXw3NDMwNzF8MXx8RmFsc2V8MTU5OXw0MTgwODQ3fDA%3d?i=gaPlXbxf7lY%3d to become our First Team Performance Analyst! You will also be required to complete a task upon interview. Early applications are encouraged and will be reviewed on receipt. We retain the right to close the advert early, should we receive sufficient applicants. Closing date: Thursday 14 August 2025 Successful candidates will benefit from a comprehensive range of club benefits. This includes (but is not limited to): • Complimentary matchday ticket for home fixtures • 25 days annual leave + bank holidays • Enhanced family friendly leave policies • Pension Scheme with Royal London • Access to Reward Gateway recognition and discount platform • Enhanced CPD opportunities and structured professional development pathways. • The opportunity to get involved in wider club initiatives through a variety of Working Groups. • A range of wellbeing support, including 24/7 access to a GP for employees and their dependents, as well as access to gyms and exercise classes at both Carrow Road & Avant Training Centre. Norwich City Football Club are committed to ensuring equal opportunities are given to all and welcomes applications from all areas of the community regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnerships. Norwich City Football Club is an equal opportunities employer and recognises the importance of safeguarding children and vulnerable adults in the workplace. Please be aware that a criminal disclosure and identity check will be carried out for this post. Engagement will be subject to a satisfactory DBS disclosure.