U18's Performance Analyst

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- U18's Performance Analyst

Department- Academy Analysis

Location- Chadwell Heath

Contract- Permanent/Full Time

West Ham United Football Club are looking to recruit a full-time performance analyst to join their Academy Analysis Department.

Reporting to the Head of Academy Analysis, you will be responsible for leading all aspects of performance analysis support for the U18 academy team.

The ideal candidate must:

•Be able to display a high level of tactical/technical knowledge and analytical expertise.

•Be able to work under pressure to meet deadlines whilst maintaining a high standard of detailed analysis.

•Be able to travel to multiple venues of work.

•Be able to demonstrate our Academy values: Togetherness, Hard Working and a Positive Attitude.

Key responsibilities;

•Filming games and training sessions.

•Detailed and informed opposition analysis and pre-match presentations, using video and data.

•Post-match video and statistical analysis for players and coaching staff.

•Providing Individualised analytical support to players (IDPs)

•Provide insight from statistical trend data on a team and individual basis on a mid/long term basis.

•Collect, store and analyse video and matches throughout the season on both an individual and team level.

•Support player development with internal and external best practice videos.

•Support the response to ad hoc queries and requests from management, coaching staff and players.

Person Specification.

The ideal candidate will have skills and experience in the following areas;

•Must have significant experience of providing analysis support in an elite football environment / Category 1 football academy.

•Must have strong attention to detail and the ability to communicate using a variety of presentation skills, including the creation of video

presentations and reports, under pressure within time constraints.

•Must have an excellent understanding and experience in the use of analysis software (Hudl Sportscode, Studio, Wyscout) and 3rd party products

such as Keynote, Excel, PowerPoint.

•Postgraduate qualification in performance analysis is desirable.

•Coaching Qualifications (FA/UEFA) are desirable.

•Experience of managing staff / students is desirable.

Benefits on offer (may vary based on contract type and location)

• 25 days annual leave plus your birthday off
• Pension and life insurance
• Healthcare cash scheme
• Travel season ticket loan
• Cycle to work scheme
• Priority access to apply for match tickets
• Discounted season tickets
• Staff discounts in the club store, café and our official partners products and services
• Discounted gym membership and onsite fitness room facilities
• Family friendly leave policies
• Company Social events

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.