Job Details
Organisation The Football Association Salary Competitive Location Home based Contract type Fixed Term (Part time) Closing date 8 August 2024 Job Description Set the bar for
We are searching for a pool of Women's Performance Analysts to join our Women's Technical team. You will support the delivery of an excellent performance analysis service to England Women's pathway teams which contributes to the coaching process, provides performance advantages through insights, and supports England Winning.
What You'll Do?
Deliver an age group-specific performance analysis service to an identified England Women's development team to provide competitive advantages.
Produce high-quality opposition profiles through quantitative and qualitative data mechanisms to deliver insight.
Provide support and constructive challenge to coaches in developing game plans, game reviews and training reviews.
Accurately code footage aligned to a ‘How We Play' model.
Use visualisation to convey data-driven findings.
Attend and contribute to planning and reviewing MDT meetings.
Have close & highly effective working relationships with National Coaches and support staff to enable the delivery of an effective performance analysis service.
Have responsibility for analysis equipment; packing, set-up, usage, and storage whilst on camp.
Support the delivery of targeted projects which align with the Women's Technical Strategy.
Attend analysis department training and development sessions.
Executes additional tasks as required in order to meet FA Group's changing priorities.
Comply with all company policies and procedures to ensure the highest standards of health, safety and well-being can be maintained.
As part of The FA's commitment to ensuring a safe environment for everyone in football, every employee will be required to complete a DBS check. The level of the check required will be based on the activity of the specific job role and in line with legislation and government guidance.
What You'll Need?
Essentially for the role:
A qualification at degree level (or equivalent) in sports science or a related subject specialising in performance analysis.
At least 2 years experience working as an analyst.
Technical and tactical football understanding.
Excellent knowledge and proficiency in the use of Sportscode.
Ability to create excellent relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
Excellent presentation and delivery skills.
Valid passport.
Beneficial to also have:
Knowledge of the elite female game.
Data visualisation skills.
MSc or further education in Performance Analysis.
Data interrogation skills.
What's in it for you?
We pride ourselves in offering a competitive rate of pay as well as great opportunities to develop and grow in your role.
We are committed to ensuring everyone can flourish in their roles, and by doing this we offer top-of-the-range facilities across two core business locations. We have unique office spaces under the arch of the iconic Wembley National Stadium, which is the home of English football. We are also delighted to have a world-class Elite Performance Centre, St. George's Park in Staffordshire which is an exceptional setting to develop and inspire high-performing England teams and leaders.
Our Organisation
The Football Association [The FA] is the not-for-profit governing body of football in England. It is responsible for promoting and developing every level of the game, from grassroots through to the professional game, and generates significant revenue to support investment into English football each year.
The FA oversees England international teams across men's, women's, youth and disability football, as well as running the National League System and FA Competitions including the Emirates FA Cup, Barclays FA Women's Super League, Adobe FA Women's Championship, and Women's FA Cup, and the world-class facilities of Wembley Stadium and St. George's Park, all with a purpose to Unite the Game and Inspire the Nation.
Your contract with The FA will specify a fixed location. The contractual location of this role can be found at the top of this advert on our FA vacancy page.
The FA, For All, For You
Our equality, diversity and inclusion strategy forms an integral part of our long-term commitment to using our influence across English football to create a game free from discrimination.
A Game For All outlines three key strategic commitments – Lead the Change, Be the Change, and Inspire the Change – which will ensure tackling discrimination remains a core priority for English football for years to come.
We are a diverse workplace, aspiring to represent football across the country. The Football Association actively promotes inclusion and diversity, encouraging you to be the best version of yourself at work.
We welcome applications from everyone and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. If you have any particular requirements in respect of the recruitment or interview process, please mention this during your application.
As part of The FA's commitment to ensuring a safe environment for everyone in football, every employee will be required to complete a DBS check. The level of the check required will be based on the activity of the specific job role and in line with legislation and government guidance.
We are searching for a pool of Women's Performance Analysts to join our Women's Technical team. You will support the delivery of an excellent performance analysis service to England Women's pathway teams which contributes to the coaching process, provides performance advantages through insights, and supports England Winning.
What You'll Do?
Deliver an age group-specific performance analysis service to an identified England Women's development team to provide competitive advantages.
Produce high-quality opposition profiles through quantitative and qualitative data mechanisms to deliver insight.
Provide support and constructive challenge to coaches in developing game plans, game reviews and training reviews.
Accurately code footage aligned to a ‘How We Play' model.
Use visualisation to convey data-driven findings.
Attend and contribute to planning and reviewing MDT meetings.
Have close & highly effective working relationships with National Coaches and support staff to enable the delivery of an effective performance analysis service.
Have responsibility for analysis equipment; packing, set-up, usage, and storage whilst on camp.
Support the delivery of targeted projects which align with the Women's Technical Strategy.
Attend analysis department training and development sessions.
Executes additional tasks as required in order to meet FA Group's changing priorities.
Comply with all company policies and procedures to ensure the highest standards of health, safety and well-being can be maintained.
As part of The FA's commitment to ensuring a safe environment for everyone in football, every employee will be required to complete a DBS check. The level of the check required will be based on the activity of the specific job role and in line with legislation and government guidance.
What You'll Need?
Essentially for the role:
A qualification at degree level (or equivalent) in sports science or a related subject specialising in performance analysis.
At least 2 years experience working as an analyst.
Technical and tactical football understanding.
Excellent knowledge and proficiency in the use of Sportscode.
Ability to create excellent relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
Excellent presentation and delivery skills.
Valid passport.
Beneficial to also have:
Knowledge of the elite female game.
Data visualisation skills.
MSc or further education in Performance Analysis.
Data interrogation skills.
What's in it for you?
We pride ourselves in offering a competitive rate of pay as well as great opportunities to develop and grow in your role.
We are committed to ensuring everyone can flourish in their roles, and by doing this we offer top-of-the-range facilities across two core business locations. We have unique office spaces under the arch of the iconic Wembley National Stadium, which is the home of English football. We are also delighted to have a world-class Elite Performance Centre, St. George's Park in Staffordshire which is an exceptional setting to develop and inspire high-performing England teams and leaders.
Our Organisation
The Football Association [The FA] is the not-for-profit governing body of football in England. It is responsible for promoting and developing every level of the game, from grassroots through to the professional game, and generates significant revenue to support investment into English football each year.
The FA oversees England international teams across men's, women's, youth and disability football, as well as running the National League System and FA Competitions including the Emirates FA Cup, Barclays FA Women's Super League, Adobe FA Women's Championship, and Women's FA Cup, and the world-class facilities of Wembley Stadium and St. George's Park, all with a purpose to Unite the Game and Inspire the Nation.
Your contract with The FA will specify a fixed location. The contractual location of this role can be found at the top of this advert on our FA vacancy page.
The FA, For All, For You
Our equality, diversity and inclusion strategy forms an integral part of our long-term commitment to using our influence across English football to create a game free from discrimination.
A Game For All outlines three key strategic commitments – Lead the Change, Be the Change, and Inspire the Change – which will ensure tackling discrimination remains a core priority for English football for years to come.
We are a diverse workplace, aspiring to represent football across the country. The Football Association actively promotes inclusion and diversity, encouraging you to be the best version of yourself at work.
We welcome applications from everyone and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. If you have any particular requirements in respect of the recruitment or interview process, please mention this during your application.
As part of The FA's commitment to ensuring a safe environment for everyone in football, every employee will be required to complete a DBS check. The level of the check required will be based on the activity of the specific job role and in line with legislation and government guidance.
