Performance Analyst Organisation Warwickshire County Cricket Club Salary Up to £30,000 per annum Location Edgbaston Stadium, Birmingham Contract type Permanent (Full time) Closing date 19 May 2024 Job Description Job Purpose:Warwickshire County Cricket Club is looking to appoint a full-time Performance Analyst to join the Elite Cricket Department at Edgbaston Cricket Ground in Birmingham, home to Warwickshire County Cricket Club, the Birmingham Bears, as well as Test and International cricket.Role Profile and Key Responsibilities:1. Manage the freelance Performance Analysis team including 1st XI coding, and any 2nd XI and academy analysis support. This will include training and support to all freelance staff involved in match day set up, capturing of footage and data (venue staff, analysts, and scorers).2. Provide live, in-match analysis and insights to help players and coaching staff make objective decisions.3. Produce opposition analysis for all 1st XI matches in collaboration with the coaching staff and team captain.4. Provide post-match analysis of 1st XI matches at the request of the coaching staff and team captain.5. Maintain performance related databases to contribute to opposition and recruitment analysis.6. Provide tactical analysis to help inform coaching and playing strategy in First Class, List A and Twenty20 cricket.7. Video and analyse training sessions and provide feedback to players and coaching staff on the direction of coaching staff.8. Run and manage the Performance Analysis team’s internship programme.9. Work with the Club’s Media and Communications, and Stadium Production teams to ensure that the Club are providing high quality and innovative stadium content, streams and social media.10. Monitor emerging technology to ensure the Club is at the cutting edge of analytical support.11. Assist the Sports Science and Medicine department with analysis support.12. Manage the Performance Analysis budget.Key Relationships:• Performance Director• First Team Head Coach• Assistant First Team Coach and Specialist Coaches• Club Captain & Vice Captain • Cricket Operations Manager• High Performance Manager• Youth Development Coaches/staff• Edgbaston Cricket Centre staff• Media and Communications Department• Stadium Production Manager• ECB Performance Analysis DepartmentPerson Specification:Experience:Essential:-• Relevant experience in Performance Analysis• Experience of working with complex dataDesirable:-• A postgraduate degree in either Sport Science/ relevant field or Mathematics or Statistics• Relevant experience in CricketSkills:Essential:-• Excellent communication and organisational skills• Good time management• Excellent IT skills• Deep knowledge of domestic cricket, franchise and international cricket• A strong attention to detail• Full driving licenseDesirable:-• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Tableau and Windows Moviemaker/ iMovie• Experience of providing performance analysis and knowledge management services to high performance sports teams• Knowledge and understanding of contemporary technology related to performance analysis• Knowledge of Cricviz data query toolPersonal attributes:Essential:-• Team Player• A passion for cricket• Professional rapport with staff, flexibility/ adaptability and diplomacy• Ability to work under pressure• Commitment to improvementWorking Hours:The post holder will be based at Edgbaston Cricket Ground as part of the Elite Cricket Department. Due to the nature of the work the post holder will carry out their duties as such times/days which are most effective to perform the tasks required. This may involve some out of hours work – evenings, weekends, Bank Holidays, as necessary. The Club will require attendance at events, presentations, meetings at various times. The policies of the Club reflect a 52 week, 7 day operation for all cricket provision.Equal Opportunities in Employment Policy StatementWarwickshire County Cricket Club will ensure that all existing and potential employees receive equal consideration and is committed to the elimination of unlawful or unfair discrimination on the grounds of gender, race, disability, colour, ethnic and national origin, nationality, sexuality, marital status, responsibility for dependants, religion, trade union activity and age (up to 65). It is the intention of Warwickshire County Cricket Club that its work force, at all levels, should reflect the composition of the City’s population. To achieve this Warwickshire County Cricket Club will take active and positive steps to eliminate discrimination, reduce the effects of past discrimination and to promote equality in employment. Safeguarding StatementWarwickshire County Cricket Club and Warwickshire Cricket Board Ltd are committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, roles involving any type of Regulated Activity or any interaction with children, young people or vulnerable adults are subjected to a safer recruitment process: ECB DBS clearance is mandatory before taking up the role. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our services. Safer Recruitment Statement Warwickshire County Cricket Club and Warwickshire Cricket Foundation are firmly committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment for children and adults to enjoy the game. It is essential that Safer Recruitment practices are followed to ensure all staff and volunteers are suitable for their role, appropriately vetted and supported by the club. How to apply Ready to take the plunge into an exciting career with us? Complete the our application form here by midnight 19 May 2024: https://forms.office.com/e/XNPMxfmDff Should you have any difficulties accessing this form, please contact recruitment@edgbaston.com. Share X LinkedIn Email