First Team Performance Analyst

Employer: Watford Football Club
Job Title: First Team Performance Analyst
Location: Watford Football Club - Training Ground, London Colney
Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Passport/Visa: Must be eligible to work in the UK
Closing Date: 17th November 2026
Interview Date: Applicants may be invited to interviews as they apply, subject to eligibility

Watford Football Club has a Performance Analyst position available with the Men’s First Team. The
successful applicant will work closely with the first team, within their analysis department. The usual
place of work will be at Watford Football Club Training Ground based in London Colney, Vicarage Road
Stadium and the various locations of away fixtures. Working hours will vary depending on the fixture list
of the men’s team, with evenings and weekends required.

Applicants should ideally live locally in Watford, London Colney or the surrounding areas and be a UK
resident or non-UK resident with a valid UK work/study permit.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Opposition Analysis
• Analyse upcoming opposition, identifying their key strengths, weaknesses and tactical
approaches
• Suggest relevant solutions based on Head Coach’s game model
• Prepare and deliver opposition analysis video presentations in collaboration with the
coaching staff
• Support the preparation and delivery of all pre-match meetings to staff and players

Individual Player Development
• Support individual player development programme
• Work with coaches and Head of Analysis to identify player strengths, areas for improvement
and development priorities
• Producing individual player videos, reports and presentations

Recruitment Analysis
• Support the recruitment process when required through player videos, reports and
presentations

Communication and Collaboration
• Present analysis clearly and effectively to coaches, players and other staff members
• Work closely with the wider analysis team to ensure high standards across all areas of firstteam analysis.
• Respond to requests from the Head Coach and coaching staff in a timely and professional
manner

Essentials:
• Undergraduate or master’s degree in Sports Coaching, Performance Analysis or a related
discipline
• Experience working as a Performance Analyst within an Academy, EFL or Premier League
department
• Understanding of the Clubs commitment to EDI & Safeguarding

As a regulated activity provider and as part of the short-listing process we may:

1. Complete reference requests prior to interview.
2. Carry out an online search for publicly available information as part of the due diligence
process.
3. If your application is successful be required to obtain a DBS disclosure at the appropriate
level (role dependant)

Club Commitment:

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI):

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and dynamic working environment by building a team that
represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are an equal opportunities employer
and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Safeguarding:

We provide a safe and secure environment for all. We believe Safeguarding and promoting the welfare
of children & adults is everyone responsibility. Everyone in the organisation has a role to play, to ensure
that club policies, procedures, and practices in regard to safeguarding are followed.