LEAD ACADEMY ANALYST

Ipswich Town Football Club is looking for an experienced Lead Academy Analyst to play a key role in supporting our Club and driving a positive workplace culture. You will lead and deliver an effective performance analysis programme to support the development of players within the U21 age group, whilst also managing the day-to-day operations of the performance analysis department to ensure consistent and high-quality support across the academy. 

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Lead on the capture, code & feedback process of U21 fixtures and training sessions.
• Produce, share, and deliver regular video content relevant to team / unit & individual performance within the U21 age group.
• Produce, share, and deliver regular video content relevant to individual action plans within the U21 age group.
• Generate statistical insights from U21 fixtures in a timely and efficient manner.
• Code best practice content from U21 fixtures and training sessions to support the creation of the Academy’s best practice library.
• Develop an age-appropriate and player-appropriate strategy for performance analysis delivery and lead performance analysis staff to deliver this across the academy.
• Co-ordinate the capture, code & feedback process for fixtures and training sessions across the academy to ensure the effective achievement of department objectives & KPIs.
• Actively contribute to the performance analysis education program for players, parents, and academy staff.
• Design and facilitate purposeful CPD plans for full-time, part-time and placement student staff across the department.
• Co-ordinate and lead monthly department and individual meetings with fulltime, part-time and placement student staff across the department.
• Attend all multi-disciplinary meetings required for the role.
• Any additional Performance Analysis tasks as required by the Head of Academy Data & Insights or other senior Academy staff.

WHO ARE YOU?

• A minimum of 3 year’s full-time experience working within elite football.
• A strong technical and tactical understanding of football with the ability to contextualise and deliver this knowledge to players and coaches.
• A strong understanding of using performance analysis to support player development.
• A willingness and ability to work flexibly in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. An extremely proactive and driven approach to working tasks.
• An ambitious and enthusiastic working attitude to set high standards. Strong knowledge of performance analysis software & tools, such as Hudl Studio, Hudl Sportscode & Wyscout.
• Strong knowledge of video capture equipment, such as camcorders, VEO cameras & drones.
• BSc/BA in Sports Science/Performance Analysis or an industry equivalent qualification.

IDEALLY HAVE

• Previous experience of leading a performance analysis department & managing staff within an elite football environment.
• Previous experience of working with elite, young athletes.
• Previous experience of working with data & statistical insights within a performance analysis setting.
• MSc/MRes in Performance Analysis or an industry equivalent qualification.
• UEFA B Coaching License.

WHO ARE WE?

Ipswich Town Football Club has a proud history and an exciting future. Already one of the most storied clubs in England following the successes of Sir Alf Ramsey and Sir Bobby Robson in the 1960s, 70s and 80s, promotion to the Premier League for the 2024/25 season was the culmination of a journey which saw the Club rise from the third tier to the top table of English football in successive seasons, led by Chairman Mark Ashton and Manager Kieran McKenna. Significant investment has been made in all areas of the Club in recent years, with upgrades to Portman Road making our home a venue fit for world class concerts, top-level boxing and other events, while the next major development project will see the construction of a state-of-the-art performance complex at our Playford Road training base as we look to build a platform for sustained success. The work of our vibrant Foundation underpins our commitment to Ipswich and Suffolk, with a full range of initiatives supporting our aim to build an empowered, inspired, and inclusive community. The Club is committed to building an inclusive, ambitious, hard-working, passionate and energetic team off the pitch as well as on it, with our people knowing they can make a real difference as we strive for further success. 

IF THIS IS YOU:

If you are interested in applying for the role, please complete an online application form detailing why you are the ideal candidate for this position. Please note CVs will not be accepted for this role. Closing date for applications: 27th June 2025 Please note that due to the high volume of applications we receive; only those successfully shortlisted for the role will be personally contacted. Therefore, if you haven’t heard from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume you haven’t been shortlisted on this occasion.