Junior Recruitment Analyst

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

Closing date: 13th November  

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.

The Opportunity

Chelsea Football Club is seeking a Junior Recruitment Analyst to play a key role within our Academy Recruitment Department. Working at the intersection of talent identification, performance analysis and recruitment intelligence, you will help shape recruitment decisions across our Pre-Academy, Future Blues and trialist programmes.

This is an exciting opportunity to combine video analysis, player assessment and data-driven insight to support the identification of the very best young talent. Working closely with recruiters, coaches and analysts, you will produce high-quality player reports, presentations and recruitment insights that contribute to informed decision-making throughout the Academy pathway.

Key Responsibilities

• Capture, analyse and review player footage to support recruitment and talent identification decisions.
• Produce player reports, presentations and video content to inform recruitment discussions.
• Lead analysis of Pre-Academy fixtures, festivals and development events, supporting long-term player profiling.
• Build player comparison reports, recommendation packs and recruitment insights.
• Collaborate with recruitment staff, coaches and analysts across the Academy.
• Support innovation projects, using video, data and emerging technologies to enhance recruitment processes.
• Contribute to the continuous development of reporting standards and Football Insights & Intelligence practices.

Skills & Experience

• Degree in Performance Analysis, Sports Science or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience using video analysis platforms such as Hudl Studio and video editing software.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills with the ability to communicate insights clearly.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office and digital technologies.
• Excellent organisation skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Trustworthy, professional and committed to maintaining the highest standards of confidentiality and safeguarding.
• Flexible, proactive and eager to develop innovative approaches to talent identification and recruitment analysis.

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.