Head of Analysis - Chelsea FC Women

Location: Cobham Training Ground
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Closing date: 9^th August 2026

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. In the event that we receive a large number of applications, the position may be filled before the listed closing date. To avoid missing out, please submit your application at your earliest convenience.

Shape the Future of Performance at Chelsea FC Women

Chelsea FC Women are seeking an outstanding Head of Analysis to lead and evolve our world-class analysis function across the First Team and wider women's football pathway.

Reporting to the Head Coach and Technical Director, you will play a pivotal role in translating the club's Game Model into actionable insights that drive performance, recruitment and player development. Leading the performance, opposition and data analysis team, you will also work closely with recruitment and academy analysis to ensure a joined-up analytical approach across the women's programme.

This is a unique opportunity for an experienced football analyst and leader to influence one of the most ambitious and successful projects in women's football.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop the Women's Analysis department, setting strategy, standards and best practice.
• Manage and mentor a team of analysts across performance, opposition and data functions.
• Partner closely with the Head Coach, Technical Director and Recruitment team to deliver high-impact insights.
• Oversee match, training and individual player analysis aligned to the club's Game Model.
• Lead opposition analysis and contribute to game planning and match-day strategy.
• Drive innovation through data, technology and emerging analytical methodologies.
• Work closely with the Recruitment and Academy teams to align analysis frameworks and support long-term player development.
• Support the Head of Recruitment with analytical input as required
• Manage departmental budgets, software platforms and analytical infrastructure.
• Champion a collaborative, high-performance culture across the club.

What We're Looking For

• Significant experience (5+ years) in performance, opposition or data analysis within elite football.
• Proven leadership experience managing teams, projects and strategic departmental objectives.
• Strong understanding of tactical and technical analysis within the women's game.
• Expertise across industry-leading platforms such as Hudl Sportscode, Wyscout, SkillCorner, StatsBomb, Power BI and Catapult.
• Ability to translate complex data, video and performance insights into clear recommendations for coaches and stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• UEFA B Licence (or higher) and a degree or postgraduate qualification in a relevant discipline.

Desirable

• Experience working within the WSL or a comparable elite women's football environment.
• Exposure to recruitment and academy analysis.
• UEFA A Licence.
• Formal analysis, leadership or management qualifications.
• Additional language skills.

Our Expectations:

• To embody the club’s BLUE behaviours (Brave, Lead, Unity, Edge) in the approach to work and interaction with others
• To adhere to the club’s policies and procedures, including Health & Safety, Financial Authorisation, Confidentiality and GDPR.
• To act as an ambassador for diversity, equality, and inclusion, and demonstrate a positive commitment by treating others fairly in line with our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Policy and reporting any acts of discrimination through appropriate channels
• To create a safe environment and act to protect all young people and vulnerable adults that are either in your care or attending club premises, and report any concerns to the Safeguarding Lead
• To report any misconduct or suspected misconduct to the HR Department

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At Chelsea we recognise that the diversity of our people is one of our greatest strengths and we are taking positive action to ensure our existing colleagues and job applicants can fully be themselves and bring their own unique experiences and perspectives to Chelsea FC. This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.   

If you need reasonable adjustments made to the recruitment process, please reach out to your recruiter, who will be able to advise and support you.

Chelsea FC is fully committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all children, young people and adults at risk (vulnerable groups). We therefore require all successful applicants to complete a DBS Check prior to starting employment. Depending on the role, successful applicants may also be required to undergo other child protection screening where appropriate.