Lead Academy Analyst

Overview

At Manchester United, Manchester United F.C.'s focus is to create a high-performance environment where everyone can be their best, working together towards Manchester United F.C.'s common goal of football success. Manchester United F.C. believe the key to achieving this goal is connection and collaboration. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing all analysis provision across the academy, whilst working to club values. If you are passionate about football analysis & player development, Manchester United F.C. would love to hear from you.

The Role:

• Deliver an aligned performance analysis provision across a renowned academy, contributing significantly to the players’ ADP process & having an impact on their development.
• Ensure the delivery of age & stage appropriate analysis, in line with Manchester United F.C.'s Academy Strategy.
• Build relationships & provide support to key stakeholders, both internal & external.
• Support all aspects of the academy analysis department, including pre-match, live & post-match analysis.
• Stay up to date with the latest trends & technologies in football analysis.
• Manage a team of analysts to ensure high standards & professionalism.
• Maintain up to date & efficient archives of footage relating to individual development.
• Assist with filming, coding & analysing training.

The Person:

Qualifications

• Minimum 2:1 undergraduate degree in a sports discipline.
• UEFA B Coaching License (Desirable, not essential).
• CAA Drone FlyerID License Holder (Desirable, not essential).

Experience

• At least 3 years experience of leading an analysis department in an elite football environment.
• Strong knowledge of performance analysis softwares & tools.
• Experience of working with budgets & contractual information.

Skills

• Proven leadership skills and the ability to motivate & inspire a team of analysts.
• Excellent communication & presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong tactical & technical understanding.
• Willingness and ability to work flexibly in a dynamic environment.

Manchester United is committed to inclusion and diversity, ensuring equal opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to background or characteristics.