Academy Football Analyst Student Placement

At the heart and soul of London since 1895 West Ham United is a dynamic, fan-focused football Club constantly moving forward but always with an eye on the past.

Our home at the London Stadium has a capacity of 62,500 making it one of the biggest club Stadia in the country however our tickets are the lowest priced for London based clubs in the Premier League, echoing objectives to create Affordable Family Football.

In 2018, our Women's team gained a professional status for the very first time, jumping 2 divisions and competed in the Women's Super League (WSL), the premier division of women's football in England. After finishing a respectable 7th, the team enjoyed particular success in the FA Cup reaching the final of the competition, eventually being beaten by 2017 winners Manchester City.

In April 2019, we opened our brand-new Academy facility based at Chadwell Heath which will help to bring through some of the very best talents in the area, the recent emergence of First Team Players Declan Rice and Ben Johnson are a testament to the work already being done at the Academy.

On the business side, we are continuing to create a Stadium our supporters can call home, with the renaming of the Billy Bonds Stand and Claret and Blue pitch surrounding amongst the latest developments. Additionally, the Club has achieved the Disability Confident Leader status.

The Club employees a constantly growing workforce of approximately 300 core staff and 500 Foundation and events staff, and is a truly unique place to work. We welcome talented individuals who will thrive in our ambitious organisation.

In October 2023, West Ham United was awarded the Advanced level of the Premier League Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Standard, recognising the Club’s ongoing dedication and commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI). It is the second time West Ham United has received the award, which is the top accolade that can be achieved by Premier League clubs, having first been presented with the Advanced level in 2020.

Role: Academy Football Analyst Student Placement- #LI-DNI

Contract: Student Placement 1st July 2025 - 31st May 2026.

Eligibility: Applicants must require a placement as part of their university course (Undergraduate Placement/Sandwich year).

Remuneration: Paid Expenses Only

Hours: Full Time

Location: Chadwell Heath Training Ground, Romford, with occasional travel to other WHU sites

West Ham United is seeking to recruit a student to fill their Football Analyst placement post for the 2025/26 season. The role will be primarily focused on the football analysis aspects of the Academy Analysis program.

Football Analyst Placement Student

Roles & Responsibilities;

•Assisting with all aspects of training analysis and match analysis

•Assisting with the daily monitoring of all players

•Helping to film Academy Fixtures

•Assisting with all aspects of the analysis department – pre & post-match - team and individual analysis

•Maintenance of relevant equipment and ensure the correct equipment is taken to match days and assisting in match preparation as requested.

•Working under guidance of the Academy analysts to deliver the club football analysis philosophy, bringing innovation and enthusiasm to the

programme.

Person Specification

The ideal candidate will have skills and experience in the following areas: - Essential (E) Desirable (D)

Education, Qualifications, Experience:

•Currently undertaking a undergraduate university course in a relevant subject i.e. performance analysis with eligibility for a sandwich year. (E)

•Knowledge and experience of Hudl Analysis software (D)

•Able to travel occasionally with regular weekend work (E)

Skills, Abilities, Behaviours:

•Strong communication skills and ability to build relationships with colleagues and clients (E)

•Strong organisational skills and attention to detail (E)

• Proactive, positive outlook and looks for solutions when challenged (E)

•Positive outlook and looks for solutions when challenged (E)

•Enthusiastic with a strong team ethos and delivers under pressure (E)

EDI Statement

Our club's history is rooted in a solid commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, and we openly strive to be leaders in promoting EDI values. West Ham United is tactical in its approach to addressing inequity and prioritising the undertaking of meaningful and lasting change for all.

We prioritise removing barriers to attracting and engaging the best talent from all communities. We are proactive in creating equal access to opportunities and benefits for everyone and a discrimination-free environment where everyone experiences being treated with dignity and respect regardless of their background, circumstances, or protected characteristics.

Safeguarding

At our Club and Foundation, we advocate a proactive approach to ensure every child and adult has the right to experience safety and be treated with care, respect, and dignity. Therefore, we prioritise protection from harm and promote safeguarding good practice and compliance as an integral part of all our operations and engagement. This includes conducting robust, safer recruitment checks to identify any potential risks associated with individuals who may pose a threat to children or adults who are at risk of harm.