Para Football Performance Analyst - Casual Contract

Organisation: The Football Association
Salary: Competitive Rates
Location: Home Based with travel required
Contract type: (Part time)
Closing date: 1 March 2026
Job Description: The Football Association has an exciting opportunity in our Para Technical Department for a Casual Performance Analyst to deliver detailed performance and analysis for the England Para Football teams.

It is anticipated that there will be circa 30 days of work required each season; this could range from work on site with squads, including some travel, to editing footage from home, so flexibility is required.

Should you be shortlisted for this opportunity, first stage interviews will be held online across the 9th and 10th March 2026.

What You'll Do

Deliver an excellent Performance analysis and insight service to England Para football teams and to the development pathway to provide competitive advantages and a consistent service level.
Produce robust, relevant metrics and KPIs based on head coach input, which enable the effectiveness of England team playing philosophy to be measured and optimised.
In collaboration with head coaches, produce high-quality opposition profiles through quantitative and qualitative data mechanisms to deliver effective, consistent insights to inform a winning strategy for all England Para-Football teams.
Provide constructive support to coaches in developing game plans, game reviews, training reviews and other MDT meetings.
Provide data, video, learning resources and insights to support preparation, review and long-term strategic planning of identified England Para-Football teams and specified player IDPs.
Have close and highly effective working relationships with national coaches and support staff in Para-Football teams to enable the delivery of an effective performance analysis service.
Have responsibility for ordering and maintaining analysis equipment whilst on camp and in competition.
Liaise with other England Men's and Women's Performance Analysts and attend required analysis department training and development sessions.
Support the delivery of key internal and external research projects which underpin future service development, provide insights into the coaching process and align with the Para Performance Model.
Management of equipment and technology to maximise processes & efficient workflows.
Execute additional tasks as required by the Senior Technical Performance Manager to meet FA Group's changing priorities.
Comply with all company policies and procedures to ensure the highest standards of health, safety and well-being can be maintained.

What You'll Need

Essential for the role:

A qualification at degree level (or equivalent) in sports science or a related subject specialising in performance analysis.
Experience in analysis within an elite sporting environment.
Knowledge of and proficiency in the use of sports analysis systems and relevant technologies.
Track record of performing to a consistently high standard under pressure.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work with para footballers in a range of environments.
Ability to create presentations and present to a wide range of key stakeholders.
Ability to mirror and demonstrate The FA values and to be a valued team member.

Beneficial to have:

Master's degree in performance analysis or related discipline (or working towards).
Knowledge of Para Football.
Football Coaching Qualification.

What's in it for you?

We pride ourselves in offering a competitive rate of pay as well as great opportunities to develop and grow in your role.

We are committed to ensuring everyone can flourish in their roles, and by doing this, we offer top-of-the-range facilities across two core business locations. We have unique office spaces under the arch of the iconic Wembley National Stadium, which is the home of English football. We are also delighted to have a world-class Elite Performance Centre, St. George's Park in Staffordshire which is an exceptional setting to develop and inspire high-performing England teams and leaders.

We are a diverse workplace, aspiring to represent football across the country. The Football Association actively promotes inclusion and diversity, encouraging you to be the best version of yourself at work.

We welcome applications from everyone and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. If you have any particular requirements in respect of the recruitment or interview process, please mention this during your application.

As part of the FA's commitment to ensuring a safe environment for everyone in football, every employee will be required to complete a DBS check. The level of the check required will be based on the activity of the specific job role and in line with legislation and government guidance.
How to apply: For further information and to apply, please follow this link: https://careers.thefa.com/jobs/vacancy/para-football-performance-analyst---casual-hb0292-home-based-/2975/description/