Head of First Team Analysis

Organisation: Sheffield United Football Club
Salary: Dependent on Experience
Location: Sheffield United Training Academy, Shirecliffe, Sheffield
Contract type: Permanent (Full time)
Closing date: 17 July 2025
Job Description: Contract Type: Full Time
Hours: 40 Hours Per Week
Location: Sheffield United Training Academy, Shirecliffe and Bramall Lane
Line Manager: First Team Manager
Salary: Dependent on Experience
Post Reference: FT072025-PHA

For a valid application, please complete and return the official application form, found on our website vacancy page.

Sheffield United Football Club are seeking a highly experienced and driven individual to lead the First Team Analysis Department. This is a key leadership role within the footballing structure, responsible for delivering elite-level tactical and performance insights that directly influence match preparation and long-term strategy.

The successful candidate will bring a proven track record of performance analysis at the highest levels of the game, strong data acumen, and the ability to lead a team in alignment with the Club's playing philosophy. You will be central to opposition analysis, the development of cutting-edge analytical tools, and the communication of complex insights in a clear and impactful way to players and senior coaching staff.

Role Responsibilities:

- Lead in the delivery of opposition analysis.
- Collect, collate, analyse and feedback key data to coaching staff and players in relation to SUFCs playing philosophy.
- Development of insightful tools & clear visuals to provide analytical support to senior football staff in a logical and efficient manner.
- Ensure that existing and new databases are maintained and updated promptly.
- Lead and manage a team of analysts, ensuring alignment with the clubs playing philosophy.
- Travel to home and away games as required.
- Any other reasonable requests as directed by the head coach.

Club wide Responsibilities:

- To adhere to all Sheffield United Football Club's Safeguarding Policies and Procedures to foster an environment which protects from harm those defined as children and adults at risk.
- To report any concerns of a Safeguarding nature to the relevant parties and remain fully compliant with any applicable Safeguarding checks and due diligence and recognise your responsibility to the Club's Safeguarding agenda.
- To report any concerns of discrimination to the relevant parties and promote a welcoming and inclusive club environment for all.
- To adhere to the Club's Equality, Diversity and Inclusion policies, supporting the Club to create an environment which is inclusive and all-encompassing.

Essential Criteria for the Role:

- BSc / Equivalent degree in Sports Science or analytical fields.
- MSc Sports Science/Sport Performance Analysis (or relevant degree topic).
- 5+ years' experience in performance analysis at an elite level of football.
- Experience leading and managing a team.
- Experience working with data processing and analytics.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical teams.
- Self-motivated & committed to professional development.
- Successful completion of an Enhanced DBS upon offer acceptance.

Desirable Criteria for the Role:

Knowledge and expertise with R or Python.
Sufficient experience with data visualisation tools such as Tableau or Power BI.
How to apply: Application Process Please download and save the application form before inputting information. If you require a paper copy please contact the HR department careers@sufc.co.uk or call 0114 253 7200. Completed application forms must be submitted via email to careers@sufc.co.uk stating the vacancy title in the subject or posted to HR, Sheffield United Football Club, Bramall Lane, Sheffield, S2 4SU. Closing Date: Thursday 17th July 2025 Please note that in the instance of high volumes of applications we may close this vacancy earlier than the closing date noted above. Sheffield United Application Form Required Please download and save the application form before inputting information. Eligibility for Employment in the UK In accordance with current legislative requirements the successful applicant must produce documentary verification of their eligibility to work in the UK and will not be allowed to start work until this has been received. Equality and Diversity Sheffield United FC is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment and its employment policies for recruitment, selection, training, development and promotion are designed to ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of race, colour, nationality, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, ethnic and national origin, disability or gender reassignment. Sheffield United FC are a Disability Confident Committed Employer. If you would like further information regarding the scheme and how we are able to support disabled persons within the workplace, then please contact our HR team at careers@sufc.co.uk Safer Recruitment Sheffield United FC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. The successful applicant will be required to undertake appropriate safeguarding checks as well as providing proof of right to work in the UK. For further information on the Club's Safeguarding Statement please access the following link: sufc.co.uk/club/policies/safeguarding-policy