Performance Scientist

Organisation: Norwich City Football Club
Salary: Competitive plus Company Benefits
Location: Avant Training Centre, Norwich, NR4 7TS
Contract type: Permanent (Full time)
Closing date: 29 May 2026
Job Description: An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced candidate to join the Performance department at Norwich City Football Club in the role of Performance Scientist. This is an excellent role for someone who is detail-driven, solution focused and proactive, who demonstrates a strong commitment to professional excellence.

Key tasks/responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Lead the collection, management and reporting of Men’s First Team performance data (training, match and rehab) to support coaching, medical and performance decision‑making.
Deliver real‑time GPS and heart‑rate feedback during training to ensure physical objectives are met and injury risk is mitigated.
Design and implement data‑driven recovery strategies to optimise player availability across congested fixture schedules.
Identify performance trends and produce clear visual insights to strengthen communication between players, coaches and practitioners.
Lead internal research and development projects, including injury, illness, rehabilitation and position‑specific performance analysis.
Oversee performance technology, data governance and SOPs, while scouting and trialling emerging technologies to drive innovation.
To act in a manner that supports the Club’s Values of Growth, Integrity, Belonging, Resilience, Pride and Commitment
Qualifications:

Essential

Minimum 2 years’ experience working full time within elite team sport (preferably football)
BSc (MSc/MRes preferable) in a Sport Science or Performance Analysis related subject
Desirable

UEFA B license or equivalent in physical performance or recruitment
Postgraduate qualification in in Sport Science or Performance Analysis related subject
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.
Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to join the Canaries, click ‘Apply’ now to become our Performance Scientist.

Closing date: Friday, 29 May 2026

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 are 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.

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (2025) guidance, we may conduct online searches as part of our due diligence processes on shortlisted candidates.
How to apply: https://careers.canaries.co.uk/Apply/QXBd7b53wbGljYXRpb24gRm9ybSAtUmVndWxhdGVkIEFjdGl2aXR5fDQxfDg3NzIzN3wxfHxGYWxzZXwxNTk5fDQ4ODg3Nzd8MA%3d%3d?i=3wD8EK3itXU%3d