Head of Performance Analysis

Organisation: The Football Association
Salary: Competitive
Location: Burton Upon-Trent
Contract type: Permanent (Full time)
Closing date: 22 March 2026
Job Description: Set the bar for greatness...

The FA are excited to be searching for a Head of Performance Analysis to join our Men's Technical division. You will lead the strategic and operational development of a world-leading performance analysis service to England Men's teams, including all age-group teams, which supports the coaching process and provides performance advantages through insights into player, team and opposition performance. This role involves leadership of a mature team, working with well-embedded and world-leading systems of analysis, requiring the ability to provide continuity alongside further progression, building on established foundations.

What will you be doing?

Lead the strategic development of performance analysis, encompassing best practice in individual and tactical analysis, to support the development and performance of England players and teams.
Lead and manage the operational delivery of an excellent performance analysis service to all England Men's teams.
Provide outstanding support and development to the analysis team, maximising individual growth and impact.
In collaboration with the Head of Insights, lead the development of robust metrics and KPI's which enable the effectiveness of England team playing philosophy to be measured and optimised and the performance and potential of England players to be evaluated.
Maintain a future focus, horizon scanning emerging technologies and methodologies, enabling the department to take maximum advantage through skilful integration at the optimal point-of-entry, whilst minimising noise and novelty. This includes exploring operating systems outside of sport to provide the required stimulus for further development.
Act as a key member of the performance support leadership team, collaborating on performance projects which amplify the collective impact of the disciplines.
Develop and maintain an extensive network of organisations and individuals outside football with whom to share and develop best practice.
Planning & management of departmental budget.
Executes additional tasks as required to meet the FA'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 are we looking for?

Essential for the role:

A qualification at degree level (or equivalent) in sports science or a related subject specialising in performance analysis.
Extensive successful experience in leading the provision of performance analysis services in elite sport.
Outstanding knowledge of and proficiency in the use of sports analysis systems and other relevant technologies.
Excellent relationship builder.
Strong and credible knowledge of football and the requirements of international football.

Beneficial to have:

Master's degree in performance analysis or related discipline.
Strategic leadership of a department.
Football coaching award.
Track record in successfully managing external suppliers and research partners.

What's in it for you?

We are committed to ensuring everyone can flourish in their roles. To achieve this, 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 offer 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 pride ourselves on offering a competitive salary as well as great opportunities to develop and grow in your role. But that is not all; we also have a range of exciting benefits, some of which can be found below:

Access to event day tickets at Wembley Stadium, alongside a host of regular internal events throughout the season, encourages you to connect and learn with your colleagues and look after your mental health and well-being.
Free, nutritious lunches at Wembley Stadium and St. George's Park.
Free private medical cover.
A contributory pension scheme.
An additional 'Thank You' day's leave, volunteering days, as well as 25 days of annual leave (based on a full-time, permanent contract)
A hybrid working model offering greater flexibility.

For more information on what it is like to work at The FA, please visit our FA Careers page, https://www.thefa.com/about-football-association/careers

Currently, we are working within a hybrid working model whereby the expectation is to work from your contractual location for part of the week, and as and when required by the team. The remaining days can be worked remotely. We will continue to monitor this model, and it may be adjusted in future if deemed necessary. The contractual location of this role can be found on the FA Careers page.

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: https://careers.thefa.com/jobs/vacancy/head-of-performance-analysis-nfcsgp0528-national-football-centre-st-georges-park/2991/description/